Digital forensic acquisition kit and methods of use thereof
US8656095B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 2, 2011 |
| Grant date | Feb 18, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 30, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F21/64
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Disclosed are compositions, methods, and kits, for issuing and conducting automated imaging and preservation for obtaining digital forensic data from active (i.e., powered-on) and non-active (i.e., powered-off) computer systems. In certain embodiments, the invention further encompasses providing a customer base a preliminary report of data. In other embodiments, the invention encompasses the option to receive a virtual machine file set of the acquired information for additional viewing and examination by the customer. The invention further encompasses methods and systems for implementing the embodiments of the invention. The invention also encompasses methods, apparatuses, and systems for secure forensic investigation of a target machine.
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