Forensics, Collections & Investigations
Digital forensics and defensible data collection for complex investigations.
We preserve, collect, and analyse electronically stored information using industry-standard forensic methodologies.
Defensible Forensics. Confident Outcomes.
When matters demand more than standard eDiscovery, forensic investigations go beyond routine eDiscovery to uncover hidden, altered, or destroyed evidence. From complex data collections to expert testimony, our global team applies proven methodologies to preserve data integrity, maintain defensible chain of custody, and deliver confidence in high‑stakes investigations.
When organizations require forensic collections.
Organizations rely on digital forensics and forensic data collection services in high-risk, high-stakes matters such as:
Litigation and eDiscovery investigations
Regulatory inquiries and government enforcement actions
Internal misconduct and compliance investigations
Intellectual property theft and insider threat cases
Departing employee investigations
Financial loss investigations and asset tracing
Mergers, acquisitions, and Second Requests
Our forensic experts are ready to support complex litigation, regulatory inquiries, and internal investigations with defensible data collection.
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Battle-tested expertise across complex environments.
Our digital forensics and investigations experts hold leading industry certifications, including NW3C, ISFCE, IACIS, and SANS. Areas of expertise include:
On-site forensic collection from desktops, laptops, servers, share drives, and cloud repositories
Mobile device forensics, including smartphones, tablets, and third-party app data
Collection from collaboration platforms, including Slack, Microsoft Teams, and other messaging tools
Forensic analysis to uncover hidden, deleted, or obscured evidence
Support for Mac, Windows, and Linux environments
Investigations involving intellectual property theft and insider threats
Our experts combine technical depth with investigative discipline.
Our forensic collection process.
A structured and defensible methodology is essential for admissibility and risk mitigation.
Scope and preservation planning
Define custodians, systems, and preservation requirements to prevent spoliation.
Forensically sound data acquisition
Collect data using validated forensic tools while preserving metadata and system integrity.
Analysis and validation
Perform forensic examination, confirm integrity through hash validation, and document findings.
Reporting and expert support
Deliver clear forensic reports and provide expert witness testimony when required.
Each step is documented to ensure defensibility and transparency.
Need defensible collection that can withstand scrutiny? Talk with a Digital Forensics Specialist.
Comprehensive forensic capabilities.
Industry-leading technology ecosystem.
Cimplifi operates within an integrated forensic and eDiscovery technology ecosystem that supports both defensible data acquisition and advanced analysis. Our portfolio includes:
Mobile device forensic platforms
Cloud and collaboration platform collection tools
Enterprise eDiscovery platforms, including RelativityOne and DISCO
Advanced forensic solutions such as X1 and Cellebrite
This integrated environment streamlines collection, analysis, and review within a single defensible workflow.
Leverage industry-leading forensic technologies within a fully managed and defensible workflow.
Proven methods that ensure defensibility.
Defensibility is not a claim. It is a documented process. Our forensic teams apply industry standards for:
Chain-of-custody documentation
Metadata preservation
Hash-based data integrity validation
Controlled forensic handling procedures
Audit-ready reporting
By combining advanced tools with proven methodologies, we ensure sensitive data is collected and analysed with precision and accountability.
See how industry leaders drive better results.
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Case Study
Second Request
From processing through AI-driven managed review, Cimplifi partnered with outside counsel and our client to meet the demands of a Second Request issued for a merger of two internet-based companies.
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Case Study
Internal Compliance Audit
In support of its information governance policies and to ensure regulatory compliance, our client engaged Cimplifi to assist with highly-sensitive internal reviews.
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