In a recent eDiscovery Today webinar with S2|DATA, we discussed real-world lessons in digital forensics. Here are some highlights from that discussion.

S2|DATA’s post titled From the Trenches: Real-World Lessons in Digital Forensics (available here) discusses the webinar hosted by eDiscovery Today featuring S2|DATA experts Karuna Naik, Greg Freemyer, and Michael Crawford and moderated by me. Here’s one of the examples discussed during the webinar:

Standardizing Evidence Collection with S2|DATA’s Questionnaire

When asked how her team ensures digital evidence is preserved properly, Naik, S2|DATA’s Director of Forensics and Disputes, highlighted the importance of identifying all potential data sources from the very start.

“The first thing really is to identify the correct data sources. We use a document that lists categories, cloud data, cell phones, laptops, storage devices. The custodian and client go through it together so we know exactly where data might reside.”

That document, the S2|DATA Data Source Questionnaire, provides a systematic way to document every possible data source, from desktops and mobile devices to social media, email, and cloud storage. By combining this form with strict chain-of-custody and logging procedures, S2|DATA ensures every piece of evidence is traceable and defensible in court.

So, what are some other real-world lessons in digital forensics? And what are the key takeaways? Find out here, it’s just one click! After all, the lessons are digital! 😉 Even better, check out the full webinar here!

So, what do you think? Is your organization struggling with collection of evidence in investigations and litigation? Please share any comments you might have or if you’d like to know more about a particular topic.

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