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WEB SITES RE ELECTRONIC DATA DISCOVERY

The following is not intended to endorse or recommend any product or company and is merely to refer you to sites to continue your investigation of the subject. When products are listed the description are quotations from the product website explaining their product's features or capabilities. Send your recommended sites with a brief explanation to best@justice.com

See also the websites on the Virtual Discovery page


Court attendance online
Educational programs in computer forensics
General background in el disco
Software to conduct el disco
Software to destroy data
Service providers / computer forensic experts

ATTEND COURT VIA THE INTERNET

An example of how some courts use proven technology to provide access to court proceedings without incurring prohibitive costs or the inconvenience of travel etc
Watch your justice system in action. Whether it is a traffic arraignment, misdemeanor trial, felony preliminary hearing, or small claims case it is real courtroom action.

Orange County Florida webcasting court proceedings & information since 1999

Delaware County Ohio Municipal Court
http://www.municipalcourt.org/videostreams.asp

Attend Circuit Court in Wise County Virginia via the Internet
Web Cam was integrated with the digital recording system and videoconferencing system February 24, 2000.
5 courtroom cameras, 10 microphones; the court also uses videoconferencing
See The Video Courtroom for other court sites and information on courtrooms on the internet

Jefferson Audio Video Systems, Inc.; Louisville, KY supplier of hardware for court video
http://www.javs.com/courts/index.html


FOR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS IN COMPUTER FORENSICS

Association for Information Management Professionals   ARMA

Guidance Software , Inc.
Encase computer forensic software; computer forensic training
http://www.guidancesoftware.com/

New Technologies Inc.
http://www.secure-data.com/intro.html


FOR GENERAL BACKGROUND READING
IN ELECTRONIC DISCOVERY

International Journal for Digital Evidence

Association for Information Management Professionals   ARMA

Computer-Based Discovery in Federal Civil Litigation
By Kenneth J. Withers; FEDERAL COURTS LAW REVIEW

Discovery Resources  http://www.discoveryresources.org/index.html   Porovides some form discovery and  articles regarding electronic discovery.

Harvard Law School Digital Discovery Project http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/digitaldiscovery/
Archived audio of panel discussion. Comments, suggestions and introductory analyses
A site that is likely to grow and be an important source of information and education

FEDERAL GUIDELINES FOR SEARCHING AND SEIZING COMPUTERS

An Explanation of Computer Forensics by Judd Robbins
http://knock-knock.com/forens01.htm

New Technologies Inc.
http://www.secure-data.com/intro.html

FOR LINKS TO NUMEROUS ARTICLES ON ELECTRONIC DISCOVERY SEE:
Zeno's Forensic Site: "Computer Investigation" links at http:// forensic.to/forensic.html
Electronic Evidence Discovery
http://www.blkbox.com/~guillory/electron.html
Electronic Evidence and Records Retention http://www.willyancey.com/electronic_evidence.htm#Records_Retention


SOFTWARE FOR ELECTRONIC DISCOVERY

Digital Mountain   http://www.digitalmountain.com/     "Digital Mountain provides technology-enabled services in the areas of computer forensics, electronic discovery, network forensics and electronic data management. We help guide law firms, enterprises and government agencies through the digital age by collecting, processing and analyzing electronic data. Our professionals are highly trained data experts that use the most advanced technologies available in the market. Because of this, and our ability to automate processes that have historically been performed manually, we are able to optimize data discovery results at a cost effective price."

Mobious Solutions   http://www.mobiousinc.com/    "Mobious Solutions, Inc., located in the Washington, D.C. area, provides technology-based consulting services, and has helped customers develop large applications, integrate systems, setup production shops, and decide their data processing needs and solutions. Our staff includes members with Ph.D and Masters degrees, with over 50 years combined experience in technical consulting. Through our experience with many projects, we have developed packages and processes that help our clients jump-start the next project.
HardCopy Pro Plus™ is the most complete and robust professional-grade EDD solution, allowing service bureaus to provide rapid, enterprise-level electronic data discovery services to their clients. Easily make large batches of electronic documents and e-mails accessible to end-users for searching and review. Create images, capture document-specific metadata, deduplicate, bates stamp and export to your retrieval and indexing system."


DocuLex, Inc.; 203 Avenue A., NW., Suite 300, Winter Haven, FL 33881; PO Box 7378 · Winter Haven, FL · 33883-7378 Phone: 863·297·3691 Ext.221 · Fax: 863·297·5709 http://www.doculex.com/
Software for scanning, OCR, TIFF images, PDF scanning & conversion, document search (text and meta fields) and retrieval, conversion of TIFF and PDF for full text searches.
Discovery Cracker product: "creates litigation databases with associated images, full-text files and metadata from email systems and electronic files"

Access Data Corp. Products for accessing and destroying data. Computer Forensic training
http://www.accessdata.com/index.html

White Canyon Software. Products for password recovery and to delete files and clean hard drive or to completely wipe clean the HD. http://www.accessdata.com/index.html

Guidance Software , Inc.
Encase computer forensic software; computer forensic training
http://www.guidancesoftware.com/

"Secure Digital Photocopier (SDP), ...takes electronic files of any format and converts them to readable, searchable, printable PDF files, while it fingerprints and digitally notarizes them so they are secure through the entire discovery process." http://evidenceexchange.com/

Digital Intelligence Inc http://www.digitalintel.com/freddie.htm ["highly integrated platform which may be used both for the acquisition and analysis of computer based evidence"]

Ontrack Computer Evidence Services
http://www.ontrack.com/software/ Data discovery and recovery software
http://www.ontrackevidence.com/ SEE ALSO http://www.ontrack.com/

New Technologies Inc.
http://www.secure-data.com/intro.html

80-20 Software
http://www.80-20.com
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"80-20's vision is to be the leading provider of enterprise software for fast and accurate retrieval of information."
"there is a clear need for a more advanced retrieval tool that is not only fast but also extremely accurate and equipped to instantly search the corporate Intranet, enabling organizations to access, store, manage and capitalize on the wealth of the know-how within their company. 80-20 Software products offer affordable, seamless, and immediately deployable solutions to this costly problem."

SOFTWARE TO ELIMINATE DATA

Disappearing E-Mail

Clean Disk
http://aeisele.home.att.net/cdisk3.htm

Blackboard Software: http://store.yahoo.com/bsoftware/index.html
File Wipe: "Completely destroy file contents by overwriting them with RANDOM data up to 10 times. Option to erase drive and wipe unused disk space. Multiple files or entire directories can be chosen at one time within the program. Drag-n-Drop." free trial version
Internet Privacy: "Permanently wipes (up to 10 times) and deletes history, cache, newsgroups, e-mail trash, recently visited URL's, chat rooms visited, cookies, the windows clipboard, traces in the registry created by using the internet, and the recycle bin. Prevents an experienced user from finding your 'deleted' mail, previous web sites you've visited, newsgroups you've read, chat conversations, files you've downloaded, and your personal information.
Unlike other programs which deletes history, BB Internet Privacy actually overwrites the data twice, then gives you the option to delete it. By overwritring the data with random data, undelete programs cannot recover the original data in the files."

http://www.moleculesoft.com/ ["...clean Internet history, cache, temporary files, cookies, drop down address bar, locked files (index.dat, mxxx.dat), Windows temp files, recent document list, find history, recently viewed pictures, run history, *.CHK files, the recycle bin, additional garbage and much, much more. overwrite with random characters."]

http://www.evidence-eliminator.com/ ["Evidence Eliminator™ is proven to defeat the exact same forensic software as used by the US Secret Service, Customs Department and Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD)."]

http://www.degausser.co.uk/ [cleans hard drive. "PC hard drive eraser. The V91M HD is capable of removing data from PC hard drives in less than 20 seconds. Although in most cases this will render the hard drive inoperative, the cost of a replacement hard drive cannot be compared to the cost to a company if sensitive information can be read by a third party."]

Ontrack Data Eraser[hard drive cleaner] and Internet Cleanup programs http://www.ontrack.com/dataeraser/



SERVICE PROVIDERS
COMPUTER FORENSIC EXPERTS


Project Leadership Associates is a Chicago Based Litigation support provider specializing in Electronic Data Discovery and Computer Forensics.  Our goal is to streamline the discovery and review process by focusing on the early stages of discovery.  Our experienced forensic experts assist at all stages of the legal process from the initial investigation through expert testimony.  Our advanced methods of Electronic Data Identification and Collection have proven to increase efficiencies in order to target the key documents with respect to the matter.  We find what you are looking for.  www.projectleadership.net


California Data Recovery Incorporated   http://cadatarecovery.com/index.htm  Sacramento firm "offers Data Recovery, Computer Forensic and Electronic Discovery services. Mr. Earl Door is the CEO.  Mr. Door was a Supervising Criminal Investigator at the California Department of Insurance (DOI), where he supervised a statewide Computer Forensic Team comprised of 18 criminal investigators and nine regional laboratories. His duties included coordination, planning, training, and developing policies and procedures for the forensics program. He had been part of the DOI Computer Forensic Team since 1998. Mr. Door also served as Assistant Program Manager for the Fraud Integrated Data Base, and was involved in its initial design and development."  980 "9th" Street 16th Floor;  Sacramento, CA 95814; (916) 825-2220;   Email: info@cadatarecovery.com


"Eco Data Recovery is a data recovery consultancy company that provides emergency restoration of hard drive data"  http://www.ecodatarecovery.com/index.html     4115 Burns Rd.; Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410; Phone: 561-691-0019 Fax: 561-691-0014
Toll-Free: 800-339-3412
Cyberensics Computer Forensics    http://www.cyberensics-inc.com
Provides computer forensics and electronic discovery
services including litigation technical support, expert witness in
computer crime and civil matters and cyber crime risk management.

Digital Mountain, Inc.  (http://www.digitalmountain.com); 866-DIG-DOCS or info@digitalmountain.com.  Digital Mountain is a provider of computer forensics, network forensics, electronic evidence collection, expert witness and electronic data management services to law firms and enterprises nationwide. 
1762 Technology Drive
Suite 204San Jose, CA 95110; o: (866) DIG-DOCS or (866) 344-3627



D-M Information Systems, Inc. www.dminformation.com
D-M Information Systems, Inc. (D-M) is a one-stop, full-spectrum provider of litigation support services to law firms, corporate legal departments and government agencies nationwide. D-M's comprehensive, client-driven services include:Electronic Discovery Strategies , Expert Digital Evidence Recovery Electronic Evidence Processing Document Coding Document Imaging / OCR Database and Media ConversioWeb-Based Document Repository Services Case Management Consulting Services Trial Presentation Consulting Services Software Training MCLE Seminars

Fios  http://www.fiosinc.com    "Provider of electronic discovery services, serving the legal community since 1999. We give legal teams and investigatory agencies complete visibility into client data, helping them manage and assess massive amounts of electronic documents while maintaining a legally defensible audit trail. Our proprietary data collection, management and Web-based review tools are based on an in-depth knowledge of litigation and information technology, allowing efficient, cost-effective electronic discovery. Founded and based in Portland, Oregon, Fios has sales offices throughout the United States."

FORENSICON       http://www.forensicon.com
"Based in Chicago, Illinois, our company specializes in computer forensics, electronic discovery, data recovery and financial investigations." "FORENSICON specializes in providing computer forensics and electronic discovery services.  Unlike most document management companies, our primary focus is computer forensics consulting services." "In addition to our electronic discovery services, we are also highly proficient in financial investigations. Our experts are skilled in navigating the corporate environment, being able to distinguish between vital and inconsequential financial information."

TNT Data Recovery   http://www.data-recovery-labs.com/index.html  Data recovery services.
1-866-432-8291.  Offices in New Jersey, Illinois, Florida, Nevada
"Computer forensics, the newest branch of computer security, focuses on the aftermath of a computer security incident.
The goal of computer forensics is to conduct a structured investigation to determine exactly what happened, who was responsible, and to perform the investigation in such a way that the results are useful in a criminal proceeding."

DATALEACH RECOVERY & CONVERSION http://www.dataleach.com/

"We specialize in safe and secure data recovery from hard drives as well as other media formats. Since 1995 we've helped many customers recover from crashed Hard Drives, DLT, ZIP, DAT, JAZ, PDA, CD and other forms of data loss situations."
DataLeach International: 406 Elm Street; Stamford, Connecticut 06902; .Contact Numbers: Toll Free: (888) 212-2002;Fax: (501) 647-2083

Areté Legal     http://www.aretelegal.com  "Assist corporate counsel ensure corporate policy compliance and prepare for litigation."

Emag Solutions http://www.emaglink.com/

"data storage solutions developed from our core competencies of data conversion, data recovery and data migration."
"Restore Tape Backups from any Source. With MediaMerge/PC any PC with a suitable tape drive and SCSI adapter can restore backup tapes from almost any source. It does not matter if the tape was generated using ArcServe, Sytos Plus, Mountain backup, NT Backup, Backup Express, Unix, VAX/VMS backup or any other formats. MM/PC will read the tapes, and the restore process is extremely simple. The type of tape is recognized automatically, and either a directory of the original files will be displayed or an option to restore the entire file may be given. Typically all subdirectories and full-length file names will be retained. Having a very simple standard interface and no knowledge of the original backup package is required."

Daticon
Daticon, Inc.Corporate Headquarters: 11 Stott Avenue; Norwich, CT 06360
Phone: 860-823-4400; Fax: 860-823-4402;
Website: www.daticon.com; Email: info@daticon.com
Offerings include scanning, coding/indexing, electronic discovery, ASP, forensics consulting, Virtual Partner litigation support software system and Discovery OnDemand

Data Recovery Services, Inc
In operation since 1981, services include data recovery and conversion, computer forensics, electronic evidence and discovery. Offices in Dallas and Houston, TX, Falls Church, VA, Sydney and Brisbane, Australia and London, UK.
http://www.legalforensics.com


Online Security Inc. www.onlinesecurity.com
Online Security provides a broad range of services including "investigation of information technology fraud, Internet crime, the preservation of digital evidence through computer forensic techniques and providing for the protection of corporate and governmental digital assets. The company’s services include expert witness and analysis for complex litigation, digital evidence discovery, the implementation of network security systems, investigating Internet based thefts and frauds, and in providing high-technology systems penetration testing audits."
The website includes a number of articles related to computer security.


IntelliRecovery Data Recovery
http://www.intellirecovery.com
Provides Global data recovery services for hard disk & hard drive recovery for any operating system. Authorized by all major hard drive manufacturers. Class 100 Clean room.


Computer Forensics Inc
http://www.forensics.com/ "Computer Forensics Inc.™ helps lawyers identify, acquire, restore, and analyze electronic data in litigation. From tape restoration to hard drive imaging, our full-time, certified forensic, discovery and testifying experts are highly experienced in acquiring data from NT, Novell, Unix and Linux servers and PCs, among others." "Armed with our wealth of experience in seeking and acquiring electronic data in litigation, Computer Forensics Inc.™ can help any company protect itself from costly lawsuits and other forms of liability related to email use, file retention, and workplace privacy issues. Along with plan design, we help our clients with training, employee handbooks, and audits. "

Applied Discovery, Inc. Bellevue, WA
Electronic discovery and document management
http://www.applieddiscovery.com/
Includes articles and case summaries

Doar http://doar.com/
"Court technology, litigation support and trial services support firm servicing courts, law schools, law firms and government agencies. DOAR provides solutions to complex litigation throughout the entire cycle of the engagement, including courtroom technology and design, discovery services, jury research and strategy, evidence presentation, and at-trial support.
Located in Lynbrook, New York,

Deet Consulting Group http://dcglitigationsupport.com/
complex litigation information management

FCS Forensic Consulting Solutions http://www.forensicsconsulting.com/
Phoenix AZ provider of electronic discovery services.

Competitive Advantage Solutions
http://www.casglobal.com/index.html

"...experts in applying technology and its cost-saving benefits to electronic discovery, computer forensics and network security diagnosis. The quality of our advanced technology capabilities is exceeded only by the qualifications of our exceptional personnel. All of our services are conducted with the utmost discretion by our team of seasoned professionals drawn from the ranks of globally recognized business experts, the FBI, industry strategists and White House—National Security Council. The international scope of our activities includes civil and criminal investigations as well as matters that have a material impact on businesses."
Silicon Valley Headquarters:
224 Airport Parkway, Suite 550; San Jose, California 95110 T: 408.392.0590 F: 408.392.0596
Chicago Office:
311 S. Wacker Drive, Suite 3000; Chicago, Illinois 60606; T: 312.360.6510, F: 312.360.6574

Renew Data http://www.renewdata.com/index.html
Austin, Texas
Data recovery and electronic discovery


Quorum Litigation Services
Electronic discovery, document management, internet repository
www.quorum.com

Andrew Rosen
ASR Data Acquisition & Analysis
http://www.asrdata.com/

Data Recovery AID
Data recovery services."data recovery from hard drive,RAID data recovery, Exchange data recovery, compact flash, floppy/zip disks and more." "Data Recovery AID’s main lab is located in ...Lancaster, Pennsylvania. ... can provide Data Recovery services (on site to many locations if needed) not only to the surrounding major cities of Harrisburg, Philadelphia, Pittsburg, New York, Washington D.C., and Baltimore but, worldwide as well."
"Typically, a data recovery is completed and data shipped out to the client in 1-4 days, standard! We complete the initial diagnosis within 24 hours of receiving your media. At that point we will know the problem and have formulated a recovery solution. In some instances we may even have the data recovered and be able to issue you a file list of retrievable information.We have a staff of highly trained and seasoned data recovery technicians, a strict confidentiality rule, a no-data-no-charge for recovery policy, a satisfaction guarantee, and a customer service level that continues to set the industry standard."
Nationwide Toll Free: 1-800-892-6428; Within Pennsylvannia or Outside USA: 717-509-8653; Fax: 1-800-503-8711
For general info, questions or if you have comments E-mail: info@datarecoveryaid.com;
Referal Program please contact: referals@datarecoveryaid.com
Data Back-up solutions inquire at: backup@datarecoveryaid.com

Electronic Evidence Discovery, Inc.
http://www.eedinc.com/

John Navas
The Navas Group
http://navasgrp.home.att.net/

Legal.Assist.Com
Columbus, Ohio; Provides services for data recovery, data discovery, computer forensics, database probing, data mining, password cracking, network monitoring, data recovery laboratories
http://legal.assist.com/ See also Data Assist Inc.

Computer Discovery Labs
Bothell, Wa
http://www.computerdiscoverylabs.com/

Fios
("knowledge") Discovery and due diligence
Portland, Ore



Department of Defense Computer Forensic Laboratory
Computer forensic lab
http://www.dcfl.gov/

Center for Computer Forensics
California, Michigan, North Carolina offices; computer forensics services
http://www.computer-forensics.net/home.htm

CBL Data Recovery Technologies
Data recovery
http://www.cbltech.com/index.html

Elm Street Technology Group, LLC. http://www.elmstreet.net/Default.htm
6867 Elm Street, Suite 300 McLean VA 22101
Phone:703-748-2904 FAX:703-448-1204 E-Mail:info@elmstreet.net

Rehman Technology Services, Inc.
http://www.surveil.com/

Fast Track Litigation Support
Creating data bases and managing discovery and documents; electronic discovery services; articles of interest
http://www.FTLS.COM

Ontrack Computer Evidence Services
http://www.ontrackevidence.com/ SEE ALSO http://www.ontrack.com/


Electronic Evidence Recovery, Inc.
http://www.cyberdetective.com/index.html

An Explanation of Computer Forensics by Judd Robbins
http://knock-knock.com/forens01.htm

New Technologies Inc.
http://www.secure-data.com/intro.html

Network Forensics
http://www.nsml.com/forensic/computing/computer-evidence.htm

Data Recovery Richmond
http://www.computer-evidence.com/default.htm

Vogon International UK
http://www.vogon.co.uk/index.htm