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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
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
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
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/
"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."
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
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.
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
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