Data Collection
Data collection is a crucial step in the eDiscovery process, as it involves identifying, preserving and extracting relevant data from various sources.
The sources for data collection may vary depending on the scope and nature of the case. The list currently includes the following relevant sources but is growing.
Data Collection
Data collection is a crucial step in the ediscovery process, as it involves identifying, preserving and extracting relevant data from various sources.
The sources for data collection may vary depending on the scope and nature of the case. The list is growing but currently includes the following relevant sources.
Computers, Servers, and External Storage Devices
No matter the age or type of device, N1D’s forensic team uses state-of-the-art tools to collect electronic evidence securely and in a legally defensible manner. N1D has extensive experience gathering forensic data from systems, including:
- Windows desktops, laptops, and tablet PCs
- macOS laptops and desktops (both Apple® Silicon and Intel®-based)
- Linux-based systems
- Physical and virtual servers
- Network file shares
- USB storage devices, NAS storage devices, and other removable drives
Mobile Devices
N1D uses industry-leading forensic software to preserve all available data from a broad range of mobile devices, including the complete file systems of most cell phones/tablets. When acquiring an entire file system is not an option, N1D performs all available forensic extractions. And with the appropriate legal approvals, N1D can crack the passcodes on most devices.
Corporate Cloud Data
Cloud-based solutions continually grow and become more common in the corporate environment. Forensically collecting and analyzing data from them requires specialized knowledge and tools. N1D has experience with the following cloud-based solutions with more coming online every day. This list is growing and currently includes:
- Microsoft (Office) 365
- Google Workspace
- Slack
- GoDaddy
- Box
- Dropbox
- QuickBooks Online
Personal Cloud Data
People have a variety of email systems, social media platforms, messaging solutions, and personal cloud storage accounts. N1D accesses and preserves data from these personal cloud sources:
- Cloud Email (Gmail, Outlook, Xfinity, Yahoo, AOL, AT&T, SBC Global, etc.)
- Apple iCloud
- Dropbox
- Microsoft OneDrive
- Box
- Telegram
- Facebook messages
- Instagram messages
- LinkedIn messages
