Logical & File-System Acquisition
Acquire supported device data using validated logical, backup, file-system, agent-based or other matter-appropriate methods.
Digital Shield Services
Mobile Device Data Extraction
Forensic collection and analysis of mobile devices including smartphones, tablets and supported GPS or mobile data sources.
Capabilities
Comprehensive support from experienced technical professionals.
Physical Acquisition
Use supported physical or low-level acquisition approaches when technically available and appropriate to the device and engagement.
iOS & iPadOS
Collect and analyze supported Apple mobile devices, including messages, application data, browser artifacts, media, locations and system information.
Android Devices
Acquire and analyze supported Android smartphones and tablets using methods appropriate to the device model, OS version and security state.
Targeted Collection
When supported, scope collections to relevant custodians, date ranges, application sources, conversations or artifact types.
Reporting & Export
Provide examiner reports, extracted evidence and case-oriented exports suitable for investigation, litigation or downstream review.
Evidence-focused approach
Technical work built for decisions, investigations and legal scrutiny.
Documented scope and collection methodology
Evidence preservation and chain-of-custody awareness
Remote and onsite support where appropriate
Clear reporting for technical and nontechnical audiences
Government, corporate and legal matter experience
Mobile Collection Workflow
Choose the acquisition method based on the evidence question.
Scope
Identify device, applications, participants, dates and requested evidence.
Prepare
Address access, backups, synchronization and preservation considerations.
Acquire
Use supported logical, file-system, full or targeted collection methods.
Validate
Confirm collection results and record tool/method information.
Filter
Organize requested communications, media, application or system evidence.
Deliver
Provide native, report or review-oriented outputs as appropriate.
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