{"id":"16","asset_id":167,"title":"Forensic Imaging That Secures and Preserves Digital Evidence","alias":"forensic-imaging-that-secures-and-preserves-digital-evidence","introtext":"<div class=\"bckk-ab pos-re mx1800\">\r\n  <div class=\"mx1440 pos-re\">\r\n    <div class=\"fil-bl2\"><\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"dry-pd\">\r\n      <div class=\"site-width utr-screen\">\r\n        <div class=\"bn-col1 bg-bl1\">\r\n          <div class=\"pos-re z-ind1\">\r\n            <h2 class=\"kns-hed mx860 txt-nrml\">Forensically Sound Imaging, Legally Defensible and Court-Admissible,\r\n              Expertly Executed<\/h2>\r\n            <p class=\"bn-txt  mrt24 mx909\">\r\n              Preserve every byte of data\u2014including deleted files\u2014without compromising the original\r\n              source. Our forensic imaging services create exact, bit-level copies of digital devices,\r\n              ensuring all evidence is captured securely and remains fully admissible in legal\r\n              proceedings. We provide forensic imaging services across the U.S., with secure remote and\r\n              on-site support available.\r\n            <\/p>\r\n            <p class=\"mt32\">\r\n              <a href=\"\/contact\" class=\"global-btn bd-inner-btn txt-cap\">\r\n                Schedule a Consultation Today\r\n              <\/a>\r\n            <\/p>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"dry-pd pos-re ovr-fl-h bk-mgbox1 pt40\">\r\n  <div class=\"fil-bl2\"><\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"site-width rgt-col-ex\">\r\n    <div class=\"flx flx-dir alit-center mbgap32 gap80\">\r\n      <div class=\"flx-equ-col mx642\">\r\n        <h2 class=\"kns-hed txt-nrml\">\r\n          Capture, Secure & Preserve Digital Evidence for Legal and Investigative Use\r\n        <\/h2>\r\n        <p class=\"mt18 p-ext\">\r\n          Forensic imaging is a foundational process in digital forensics, allowing investigators to extract a\r\n          complete, verifiable copy of data from a digital device without changing its original state.\r\n        <\/p>\r\n        <p class=\"mt18 p-ext\">\r\n          At Black Dog Forensics, we specialize in bit-for-bit forensic imaging of a wide range of digital\r\n          devices. Our forensic images are court-admissible and legally sound, helping clients preserve vital\r\n          evidence for litigation, regulatory compliance, or internal investigations.\r\n        <\/p>\r\n        <ul class=\"dry-lst mt24 tic\">\r\n          <li>\r\n            <p>\r\n              Capture every byte, including deleted or hidden files.\r\n            <\/p>\r\n          <\/li>\r\n          <li class=\"mt18\">\r\n            <p>\r\n              Maintain evidence integrity with hashing and verification.\r\n            <\/p>\r\n          <\/li>\r\n          <li class=\"mt18\">\r\n            <p>\r\n              Preserve data for future expert analysis or legal review.\r\n            <\/p>\r\n\r\n          <\/li>\r\n\r\n        <\/ul>\r\n        <p class=\"mt32\">\r\n          <a href=\"\/contact\" class=\"global-btn bd-inner-btn txt-cap\">\r\n            Contact us today\r\n          <\/a>\r\n        <\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"flx-equ-col mx518\">\r\n        <img src=\"images\/dog\/capture.jpg\" alt=\"Expert Digital Forensics\" class=\"kn-img bdr24 dis-vis\">\r\n        <img src=\"images\/dog\/capture-mob.jpg\" alt=\"Expert Digital Forensics\" class=\"kn-img bdr24 mob-dis\">\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"dry-pd  pos-re ovr-fl-h  pt0\">\r\n  <div class=\"fil-bl2\"><\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"site-width\">\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"mx932 mlr-at \">\r\n      <h2 class=\"kns-hed txt-nrml\">Forensic Imaging & Digital Evidence Collection<\/h2>\r\n      <h3 class=\"kns-hd32 txt-nrml\">Creating Legally Admissible Forensic Images of Digital Devices<\/h3>\r\n      <p class=\"mt18 p-ext mx909\">\r\n        We provide forensic imaging services that ensure your digital evidence is collected without any\r\n        modification\u2014while maintaining a verifiable chain of custody and data integrity.\r\n        Need imaging for a specialized device or storage source? <a href=\"\/contact\"\r\n          class=\"log-tct in-pg-ankr\"><\/a>Request a custom forensic solution.\r\n\r\n      <\/p>\r\n      <h4 class=\"sub-hed mt32\"> Our Proven Forensic Imaging Process:<\/h4>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"flx mt32 gap24 wrp protct pd-in24 flx-lft\">\r\n      <div class=\"col3 chs-us-p flx40\">\r\n        <div>\r\n          <h4 class=\"h4hed\">Device Identification & Collection<\/h4>\r\n          <p class=\"mt20\">\r\n            Catalog and secure all digital devices relevant to the investigation.\r\n          <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"col3 chs-us-p flx40\">\r\n        <div>\r\n          <h4 class=\"h4hed \">Bit-for-Bit Forensic Imaging<\/h4>\r\n          <p class=\"mt20\">\r\n            Perform a full sector-level duplication of all device data, including unallocated space.\r\n          <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"col3 chs-us-p flx40\">\r\n        <div>\r\n          <h4 class=\"h4hed\">Verification & Hashing<\/h4>\r\n          <p class=\"mt20\">\r\n            Validate the forensic image using cryptographic hashes to ensure exact replication.\r\n          <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"col3 chs-us-p flx50\">\r\n        <div>\r\n          <h4 class=\"h4hed\">Secure Storage & Chain of Custody<\/h4>\r\n          <p class=\"mt20\">\r\n            Protect forensic images with encryption and track every access point with tamper-proof documentation.\r\n          <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"col3 chs-us-p flx50\">\r\n        <div>\r\n          <h4 class=\"h4hed\">Optional Analysis & Reporting<\/h4>\r\n          <p class=\"mt20\">\r\n            When required, conduct expert forensic examinations and deliver litigation-ready reports.\r\n          <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"mt32\">\r\n      <h4 class=\"sub-hed\">Devices We Image:<\/h4>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"flx gap24 mt32 wrp protct pd-in24 flx-lft\">\r\n      <div class=\"col3 chs-us-p flx40\">\r\n        <div>\r\n          <h4 class=\"h4hed\">Computers & Laptops<\/h4>\r\n          <p class=\"mt20\">\r\n            HDDs, SSDs, RAID arrays\r\n          <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"col3 chs-us-p flx40\">\r\n        <div>\r\n          <h4 class=\"h4hed \">Mobile Devices<\/h4>\r\n          <p class=\"mt20\">\r\n            iPhones, Androids, tablets, GPS units\r\n          <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"col3 chs-us-p flx40\">\r\n        <div>\r\n          <h4 class=\"h4hed\">Cloud & Online Storage<\/h4>\r\n          <p class=\"mt20\">\r\n            Google Drive, iCloud, OneDrive, email platforms\r\n          <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"col3 chs-us-p flx40\">\r\n        <div>\r\n          <h4 class=\"h4hed\">Removable Media<\/h4>\r\n          <p class=\"mt20\">\r\n            USBs, SD cards, external drives\r\n          <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"col3 chs-us-p flx40\">\r\n        <div>\r\n          <h4 class=\"h4hed\">Surveillance Systems<\/h4>\r\n          <p class=\"mt20\">\r\n            DVRs, body cameras, security footage\r\n          <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"col3 chs-us-p flx40\">\r\n        <div>\r\n          <h4 class=\"h4hed\">Social & Messaging Apps<\/h4>\r\n          <p class=\"mt20\">\r\n            WhatsApp, Signal, Telegram, encrypted platforms\r\n          <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"dry-pd pos-re ovr-fl-h bk-mgbox1 pt40\">\r\n  <div class=\"fil-bl2\"><\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"site-width rgt-col-ex\">\r\n    <div class=\"flx flx-dir alit-center mbgap32 gap80\">\r\n      <div class=\"flx-equ-col mx642\">\r\n        <h2 class=\"kns-hed txt-nrml\">\r\n          Exact Digital Cloning. Trusted Legal Evidence. Zero Data Alteration.\r\n        <\/h2>\r\n        <p class=\"mt18 p-ext\">\r\n          Our forensic imaging services are tailored for speed, precision, and defensibility. Every device is processed\r\n          with the utmost care using industry-standard tools and procedures.\r\n        <\/p>\r\n        <ul class=\"dry-lst mt24 tic\">\r\n          <li>\r\n\r\n            <p>\r\n              Bit-for-Bit Duplication of All Storage Devices\r\n            <\/p>\r\n          <\/li>\r\n          <li class=\"mt18\">\r\n\r\n            <p>\r\n              Deleted File & Hidden Partition Capture\r\n            <\/p>\r\n          <\/li>\r\n          <li class=\"mt18\">\r\n\r\n            <p>\r\n              Cryptographic Hashing for Verification\r\n            <\/p>\r\n\r\n          <\/li>\r\n          <li class=\"mt18\">\r\n\r\n            <p>\r\n              Secure Storage with Chain of Custody Protocols\r\n            <\/p>\r\n\r\n          <\/li>\r\n          <li class=\"mt18\">\r\n\r\n            <p>\r\n              Cross-Platform Device Support (Computers, Phones, Cloud)\r\n            <\/p>\r\n\r\n          <\/li>\r\n          <li class=\"mt18\">\r\n\r\n            <p>\r\n              Fast Turnaround: Most Imaging Completed in 24\u201372 Hours\r\n            <\/p>\r\n\r\n          <\/li>\r\n\r\n        <\/ul>\r\n        <p class=\"mt32\">\r\n          <a href=\"\/contact\" class=\"global-btn bd-inner-btn txt-cap\">\r\n            Schedule your forensic imaging session now\r\n          <\/a>\r\n        <\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"flx-equ-col mx518\">\r\n        <img src=\"images\/dog\/exact.jpg\" alt=\"Expert Digital Forensics\" class=\"kn-img bdr24 dis-vis\">\r\n        <img src=\"images\/dog\/exact-mob.jpg\" alt=\"Expert Digital Forensics\" class=\"kn-img bdr24 mob-dis\">\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"dry-pd  pos-re ovr-fl-h  pt40 mx1850 \">\r\n  <div class=\"fil-bl2\"><\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"site-width ex-sw00\">\r\n    <div class=\"mlr-at\">\r\n      <h2 class=\"kns-hed txt-nrml\">\r\n        Why Choose Forensic Imaging for Your Case?\r\n      <\/h2>\r\n      <p class=\"mt18 p-ext mx1112\">\r\n        When investigating digital activity\u2014whether for litigation, internal investigations, or incident response\u2014the\r\n        integrity of the evidence is paramount. Forensic imaging offers a comprehensive, court-approved method for\r\n        capturing the full scope of data stored on a device. From active files to deleted remnants and metadata trails,\r\n        this technique ensures that nothing is lost, overlooked, or inadmissible.\r\n      <\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"flx gap32 mt32 wrp protct pd-in24 utr-align wrap jsp-start\">\r\n      <div class=\"col3 chs-us-p flx40\">\r\n        <div>\r\n          <h4 class=\"h4hed\">Preserves All Digital Evidence<\/h4>\r\n          <p class=\"mt32\">\r\n            Capture active, deleted, and hidden files from every part of a device.\r\n          <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"col3 chs-us-p flx40\">\r\n        <div>\r\n          <h4 class=\"h4hed\">Ensures Legal Admissibility<\/h4>\r\n          <p class=\"mt32\">\r\n            Our images are defensible in court and comply with evidentiary standards.\r\n          <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"col3 chs-us-p flx40\">\r\n        <div>\r\n          <h4 class=\"h4hed\">Protects Against Data Loss or Corruption<\/h4>\r\n          <p class=\"mt32\">\r\n            Guarantees evidence won\u2019t be overwritten, altered, or tampered with.\r\n          <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"col3 chs-us-p flx50\">\r\n        <div>\r\n          <h4 class=\"h4hed\">Captures Metadata & System Logs<\/h4>\r\n          <p class=\"mt32\">\r\n            Go beyond files to extract critical context from device usage.\r\n\r\n          <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"col3 chs-us-p flx50\">\r\n        <div>\r\n          <h4 class=\"h4hed\">Scales for Any Investigation<\/h4>\r\n          <p class=\"mt32\">\r\n            Supports civil litigation, internal audits, cybersecurity breaches, and more.\r\n          <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <p class=\"mt18 p-ext \">\r\n      Digital evidence is only useful when properly preserved\u2014make sure it\u2019s collected by experts.\r\n    <\/p>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"pos-re mx1800 \">\r\n  <div class=\"mx1440 pos-re\">\r\n    <div class=\"fil-bl2\"><\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"dry-pd pt40\">\r\n      <div class=\"site-width\">\r\n        <div class=\"bn-col1 bg-bl1 \">\r\n          <div class=\"pos-re z-ind1\">\r\n            <h2 class=\"kns-hed t-center txt-nrml\">frequently asked questions<\/h2>\r\n            <div class=\"faq-sec mt32 page-sec\">\r\n              <div class=\"accordion faq-icon\">\r\n                <!-- faq 1 -->\r\n                <div class=\"accordion-item\">\r\n                  <div class=\"accordion-item-header active\">\r\n                    What is digital forensic imaging, and how does it work?\r\n                  <\/div>\r\n                  <div class=\"accordion-item-body show\" style=\"max-height: max-content;\">\r\n                    <div class=\"accordion-item-body-content\">\r\n                      <p>\r\n                        Digital forensic imaging is the process of creating a complete, exact copy of a device\u2019s data at\r\n                        the bit level. This ensures that active, deleted, and hidden files are preserved without\r\n                        altering the original device, making it a foundational method in digital investigations.\r\n                      <\/p>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                  <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <!-- faq 2 -->\r\n                <div class=\"accordion-item\">\r\n                  <div class=\"accordion-item-header\">\r\n                    Why is forensic imaging crucial for legal and internal investigations?\r\n                  <\/div>\r\n                  <div class=\"accordion-item-body\" style=\"max-height: 0px\">\r\n                    <div class=\"accordion-item-body-content\">\r\n                      <p>\r\n                        Absolutely. We analyze system logs and metadata to determine user\r\n                        actions, access times, and digital trails.\r\n                      <\/p>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                  <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n\r\n                <!-- faq 3 -->\r\n                <div class=\"accordion-item\">\r\n                  <div class=\"accordion-item-header\">\r\n                    How does forensic imaging recover deleted or hidden files better than regular file copying?\r\n                  <\/div>\r\n                  <div class=\"accordion-item-body\" style=\"max-height: 0px\">\r\n                    <div class=\"accordion-item-body-content\">\r\n                      <p>\r\n                        Yes. Our forensic process strictly follows chain-of-custody and\r\n                        documentation protocols to ensure all evidence is court-admissible.\r\n                      <\/p>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                  <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <!-- faq 4 -->\r\n                <div class=\"accordion-item\">\r\n                  <div class=\"accordion-item-header\">\r\n                    What types of devices can be examined with digital forensic imaging?\r\n                  <\/div>\r\n                  <div class=\"accordion-item-body\" style=\"max-height: 0px\">\r\n                    <div class=\"accordion-item-body-content\">\r\n                      <p>\r\n                        Timeframes vary based on complexity, but we offer expedited services\r\n                        when timing is critical.\r\n                      <\/p>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                  <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <!-- faq 5 -->\r\n                <div class=\"accordion-item\">\r\n                  <div class=\"accordion-item-header\">\r\n                    How long does forensic imaging take, and what affects the timeline?\r\n                  <\/div>\r\n                  <div class=\"accordion-item-body\" style=\"max-height: 0px\">\r\n                    <div class=\"accordion-item-body-content\">\r\n                      <p>\r\n                        We work with individuals, law firms, small businesses, and enterprise\r\n                        organizations alike.\r\n                      <\/p>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                  <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n              <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"dry-pd pt0 pb40 pos-rel\">\r\n  <div class=\"site-width\">\r\n    <div class=\"t-center mx707 mlr-at\">\r\n\r\n      <h2 class=\"kns-hed txt-nrml\">\r\n        Need Trusted Forensic Imaging? Black Dog Forensics Has You Covered\r\n      <\/h2>\r\n      <p class=\"mt18 p-ext\">\r\n        When the accuracy and integrity of digital evidence can make or break your case, forensic imaging is the gold\r\n        standard. Whether you\u2019re handling civil litigation, corporate investigations, or cybersecurity incidents, our\r\n        team delivers bit-level data captures that are fully defensible and court-ready. At Black Dog Forensics, we\r\n        specialize in secure, tamper-proof imaging protocols that preserve every trace of relevant evidence\u2014active,\r\n        deleted, or hidden.\r\n      <\/p>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"mt48\">\r\n        <a class=\"global-btn\" href=\"\/contact\">\r\n          Request a Confidential Imaging Consultation Today\r\n        <\/a>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>","fulltext":"","state":"1","catid":2,"created":"2025-04-07 11:32:44","created_by":"102","created_by_alias":"","modified":"2025-05-19 12:04:01","modified_by":102,"checked_out":102,"checked_out_time":"2025-05-19 12:03:55","publish_up":"2025-04-07 11:32:44","publish_down":null,"images":"{\"image_intro\":\"\",\"image_intro_alt\":\"\",\"float_intro\":\"\",\"image_intro_caption\":\"\",\"image_fulltext\":\"\",\"image_fulltext_alt\":\"\",\"float_fulltext\":\"\",\"image_fulltext_caption\":\"\"}","urls":"{\"urla\":\"\",\"urlatext\":\"\",\"targeta\":\"\",\"urlb\":\"\",\"urlbtext\":\"\",\"targetb\":\"\",\"urlc\":\"\",\"urlctext\":\"\",\"targetc\":\"\"}","attribs":"{\"article_layout\":\"\",\"show_title\":\"\",\"link_titles\":\"\",\"show_tags\":\"\",\"show_intro\":\"\",\"info_block_position\":\"\",\"info_block_show_title\":\"\",\"show_category\":\"\",\"link_category\":\"\",\"show_parent_category\":\"\",\"link_parent_category\":\"\",\"show_author\":\"\",\"link_author\":\"\",\"show_create_date\":\"\",\"show_modify_date\":\"\",\"show_publish_date\":\"\",\"show_item_navigation\":\"\",\"show_hits\":\"\",\"show_noauth\":\"\",\"urls_position\":\"\",\"alternative_readmore\":\"\",\"article_page_title\":\"\",\"show_publishing_options\":\"\",\"show_article_options\":\"\",\"show_urls_images_backend\":\"\",\"show_urls_images_frontend\":\"\"}","version":17,"ordering":10,"metakey":"","metadesc":"","access":1,"hits":33,"metadata":"{\"robots\":\"\",\"author\":\"\",\"rights\":\"\"}","featured":"0","language":"*","note":""}