Server Forensics

Law & Forensics conducts rigorous server forensic investigations, data recovery, and intrusion analysis to identify, preserve, and present admissible digital evidence for legal and corporate matters.

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Server Forensics capabilities

Server Forensic Investigation
Our experts analyze server data to identify and recover crucial digital evidence for litigation and corporate inquiries, meticulously examining log files, user data, email communications, and other artifacts to surface hidden or obfuscated information. We use industry-standard tools such as EnCase and FTK alongside proprietary solutions to ensure accurate, efficient, and admissible evidence extraction.
Data Recovery for Lost or Corrupted Servers
We restore lost or corrupted data from file, email, and database servers, including files, emails, and other critical information, while preserving its integrity and usability. Our team employs technology such as X-Ways Forensics and R-Studio together with proprietary techniques to handle unique and complex recovery scenarios.
Server Intrusion Analysis and Response
We help clients identify, analyze, and address security breaches and unauthorized access to their servers. Using tools such as Splunk and Wireshark along with proprietary methodologies, we examine server logs and network traffic to pinpoint the source and extent of an intrusion and support a swift, effective response.
Data Analysis and Reporting
We analyze server data to identify patterns, trends, and anomalies relevant to investigations and compliance audits, then deliver clear, comprehensive reports documenting our findings. Our reporting is designed to support legal proceedings, internal reviews, and regulatory obligations.

Server Forensics — matters we are engaged for

Production systems cannot be taken offline
The business needs the server running and the matter needs it preserved. Live acquisition, memory capture and targeted collection let both happen, but each carries trade-offs that belong in the report rather than in a footnote.
An intrusion is suspected but not confirmed
The question is usually not whether alerts fired but whether anything was actually taken. Reconstructing the access path from authentication, process and network artifacts is what separates a reportable breach from a contained attempt.
Backups are the only surviving record
The live system has been rebuilt and the evidence, if it exists, is in backup sets of varying age and completeness. Establishing what each set actually captured — and when — determines what can honestly be said about the period in question.
Insider access looks legitimate on its face
The credentials were valid and the access was authorised, so nothing triggers. Volume, timing and sequence are what distinguish ordinary administration from staged collection of data ahead of a departure.

Server Forensics — frequently asked questions

What types of servers can you investigate and recover data from?

We work across diverse server environments, including file servers, email servers, and database servers, addressing forensic investigation, data recovery, and intrusion analysis needs across industries.

What tools do you use for server forensics?

We use industry-standard platforms such as EnCase, FTK, X-Ways Forensics, R-Studio, Splunk, and Wireshark, supplemented by proprietary tools and workflows tailored to complex or unique scenarios.

Is the evidence you recover admissible in court?

Yes. Our methodology emphasizes accurate, efficient extraction that preserves data integrity, ensuring the evidence we recover is reliable and admissible in legal proceedings.

Can you respond to an active server breach or intrusion?

Yes. We analyze server logs, network traffic, and related data to identify the source and extent of an intrusion and to support a swift, effective response to security breaches and unauthorized access.

Do you support compliance audits?

Yes. We perform in-depth server data analysis to identify issues relevant to internal and regulatory compliance audits and deliver detailed reports to help clients mitigate risk and avoid penalties.

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J-Michael Roberts
Senior Director
Digital Forensics · Incident Response · Malware Reverse Engineering
Daniel B. Garrie
Founder
Digital Forensics · Expert Witness Testimony · Incident Response
Roland Cloutier
Expert Consultant
Incident Response · Expert Witness Testimony