Data Collections
DSi’s digital forensics experts are trained in the proper techniques and procedures to preserve the integrity of your data and provide a documented path of the evidence handled. We have performed hundreds of collections and analyses for criminal, civil and internal investigations.
Our dedicated, state-of-the-art forensics lab, connected to our secure data vault, has both a high level of security and the enterprise level hardware and software required to quickly and securely collect, process and analyze virtually any type of data, including: proprietary information, search history, browse history, metadata, password-protected files, corrupted files and more.
In addition to on-site data collection by our experienced forensic team, DSi offers remote collection technology. Remote collection allows us to send a small piece of hardware, pre-programmed by DSi’s technicians, to a location where it is used to quickly and accurately gather data in a forensically sound and accepted manner. It can also be programmed to filter and hash-verify as it collects.
Our team can collect and perform in-depth analysis of data from:
- PC and Apple desktop and laptop computers
- External hard drives
- Servers
- RAID systems
- Virtual machines
- Tape backups/archives
- Smart phones
- Mobile phones
- Flash drives
- Tablets
- MP3 players
- GPS devices
- Cameras
- Other media (CDs, DVDs, floppy discs, etc.)
- And more
DSi has developed a unique, streamlined process to collect web-hosted email directly from our secure offices. We support multiple platforms, including:
- Gmail
- Yahoo! Mail
- AIM Mail (AOL)
- Windows Live Hotmail
- Exchange
- Mozilla Thunderbird
- Zoho Mail
- GMX Mail
- Gawab.com
- Fast Mail
- Mobile Me
- And any other IMAP email application
Additionally, we are experienced in successfully collecting data from various social media sites, including:
- MySpace
- And others
Clients across the country trust our expert, certified team for prompt, efficient collections for e-discovery needs and forensic investigations.



