Preservation Methodology
Boston-based, serving clients nationwide

Methodology

We are a preservation-first digital evidence firm that can perform defensible imaging where appropriate.

• defensible acquisition (including imaging where appropriate)
• Integrity verification (e.g., hashing), where applicable
• Read-only or minimal-touch handling of original media

Standards & best-practice alignment

A preservation-first approach and generally accepted digital-evidence handling practices are used, with documentation designed to be understandable and repeatable. Where relevant, publicly available guidance (e.g., documented, repeatable acquisition procedures with integrity verification/documented, repeatable acquisition procedures with integrity verification-style concepts) is referenced as a baseline, with execution tailored to the written scope, constraints, and media condition.

Referenced industry guidance

• Scientific Working Group on Digital Evidence (documented, repeatable acquisition procedures with integrity verification) guidance
• documented, repeatable acquisition procedures with integrity verification Computer Forensic Tools Testing (CFTT) principles

• Defensible documentation: repeatable handling notes suitable for legal and insurance workflows.
• Integrity verification: cryptographic hashing and verification records where applicable.
• Chain-of-custody style tracking: receipt, handling, and transfer records supporting evidentiary continuity.
• Scope-driven outputs: what was done, how it was done, and known limitations.

Note: This page describes methodology and documentation practices. It is not a claim of formal accreditation unless explicitly stated in writing for a specific engagement.