To self collect or forensically collect? That is the question. S2|DATA provides the answer in this valuable new cheat sheet.
From a terrific discussion at ILTACON, S2|DATA has created a Self vs. Forensic Collection Cheat Sheet as a practical takeaway. It’s designed to help you:
- Weigh the pros and cons of self-collection versus forensic collection.
- Support internal discussions and client communications with clear decision points.
- Factor in time, cost, and resource constraints while staying defensible.
The cheat sheet compares self-collection and forensic collection over a variety of factors, including cost, accuracy, risk of spoliation, data concerns, chain of custody, defensibility, compliance and time efficiency.
You can download the cheat sheet here.
So, should you self collect or forensically collect? As any good lawyer would say: “it depends”. What does it depend on? The factors discussed in the cheat sheet! 😉 Download the Self vs. Forensic Collection Cheat Sheet and you’ll know which approach is right for each scenario!
So, what do you think? Is your organization struggling with collection of evidence and balancing cost and defensibility? Please share any comments you might have or if you’d like to know more about a particular topic.
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