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Testimonials

Sybil Mayard — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:01:16 +0000

Testimonials

What Our Customers Say

“When a mobile device is attached to MDI, the officer has the option of 'paging through' screens and placing screen captures directly into the MDI report. This is advantageous if a case goes to court.”

Jim T.

Probation/Parole

“ADF is an incredibly easy-to-use forensic software that allows us the ability to collect actionable intelligence in the field. Additionally, ADF has significantly reduced the time it takes to complete our forensic caseload by over 80%; Not only saving time but more importantly, saving lives.”

Stephen Komorek

API Consulting Group

“I recently completed the one-day "Mobile Device Investigator" training to learn how to use ADF's MDI product. The trainer was easy to follow, the visuals were well done, we had our own laptop and tablet provided to us for the training, and when the class was done we knew how to use the product with confidence. I liked that there was a knowledge test at the end, also. I recommend this training to anyone who will use this product for cell phone investigations.”

Suzanne Benedict

Private Detective

“Great tool to support LE in digital investigations and we all know getting evidence to put predators behind bars has become more difficult but with this skills set and tools are built to make it easier.”

James DuPell

Task Force Member with the Anti-Human Trafficking Intelligence Initiative

“We have had a job this week where DEI has saved us SO much time. We have the CAID hash sets in the case profile and it picked out 14K on one hard drive! It has been so useful as we have had thousands of hits on loads of other drives that were seized and we are using DEI to report these.”

“To start with, the install was extremely simple and I had no issues with the install and setup. I like how the user interface that you start out on gives you descriptions on what each option can execute. From the main interface, I went to scan devices and images and it was easy to understand how to upload an image and understand what the interface was asking for. I think most people would find this tool easy to understand.”

“I started with a quick, general profiling scan and it finished very quickly. I then did a comprehensive general profiling scan and I was able to see the photos and view the timeline. Even though I could not see the photos with the quick scan, I can see how a quick scan could be of use if you needed to see the general contents of a drive quickly.”

“Even though the intermediate and comprehensive scans took longer than the quick scan, I still think they were completed fast. I like how there are eleven options to pick from on how you want the information to be scanned, this makes it much easier when you are trying to find a certain kind of data on the drive.”

“Another aspect that I really like is that you can go back and look at previous scans. You can scan in a few different ways, if needed, and then go back and look at all the results. The scan results section is also very easy to understand and navigate. I noticed you can also delete a result, and I like that in case a mistake is made.”

“II really like the report feature and how you can choose to include certain records and choose to not include certain records, instead of just dumping everything into a report. Another feature I really enjoyed was the timeline feature. I think that this tool is very easy to use and easy to navigate, especially for someone like myself, who is only familiar with a few forensic tools.”

Check Out ADF's Latest forensic focus Review

Si Biles, co-host of the Forensic Focus podcast, reviews DEI PRO, ADF Solution’s automated digital forensic tool to collect files and artifacts and present the evidence in a timeline view. The Digital Evidence Investigator® PRO Field Tablet combines ADF's automated digital forensic software capabilities for iOS, Android, Mac, Linux, and Windows with the power and reliability of Dell Latitude Tablets for front-line field agents.

The DEI PRO Field Tablet puts the power of a forensic lab in the hands of digital first responders so they can quickly collect digital evidence and analyze it in a timeline view to tie the user to files and artifacts.

Read the full review

Check Out Brett Shavers' Review

We know that digital forensics can be complex and time-consuming, and that's why we at ADF Solutions have been committed to making it easier for our customers.

Our cutting-edge mobile forensics solution, Mobile Device Investigator® (MDI), has been meticulously crafted to empower investigators with the ability to swiftly and effortlessly unearth crucial evidence and invaluable insights from mobile devices. By seamlessly streamlining the investigative process, MDI not only saves investigators precious time but also optimizes their utilization of resources. With its intuitive interface and advanced capabilities, our revolutionary software revolutionizes the field of digital forensics, ensuring a seamless and efficient investigative experience.

But don't just take our word for it. We received a great review from Brett Shavers, founder of DFIR Training and a highly respected digital forensics expert.

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How to Video Page – 2026

Sybil Mayard — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 19:30:43 +0000

ADF How To Videos

Learn Digital Forensics At Your Own Pace

Learn How to Solve Your Cases Faster

Learn Digital Forensics At Your Own Pace

ADF Solutions has created short "how-to" videos which are designed to teach key concepts in short, easy-to-learn formats. If you are new to ADF Software and would like a personal demo of any of our products, please request a demo and we'll be delighted to walk you through our software and discuss how we speed digital forensics investigations and help reduce forensic backlogs. These free videos are created and frequently updated by our digital forensic specialists and trainers that come to us with experience in investigations and law enforcement.

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How to connect to an iOS device for Screencasting

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How to get started with Bluetooth Capture

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ADF Solutions Evaluation Steps: A Quick Video Walkthrough

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Screen Recording, Screenshots, and Screen Mirroring on Android

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Backing Up and Scanning iOS Devices

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Archiving Phone Backups

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Digital Forensic Screenshots with OCR for Mobile Devices

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How to Create Search Profiles with Mobile Device Investigator

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Create an iOS Forensic Backup with DEI PRO

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How to Create a Forensic Backup of an Android Device with MDI

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Creating a Search Profile in DEI PRO

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How to Start an Android Forensic Scan with MDI

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Screen Recording, Screenshots, and Screen Mirroring on Android

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Introducing Mobile Device Investigator

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How to connect to an iOS device for Screencasting

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Learn to Create an Android Forensic Backup with DEI PRO

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Scan iOS Devices with Mobile Device Investigator

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Mobile Preview: Fast Mobile Phone Forensic Triage

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Dropbox Forensics for iOS Cloud Storage Capture

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Regular Expressions that Speed Digital Investigations

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Best Mobile Device Investigator Settings for Evidence Collection

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Using Digital Forensic Screen Capture on Mobile Devices

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How to get started with Bluetooth Capture

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Creating a Search Profile in DEI PRO

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Live Mac Forensics: Round Out Your On-Scene Triage

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Collect RAM on a Live Computer

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Find Anti-Forensic and Dark Web Traces with ADF Triage Software

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macOS Forensics: Live Scan Macs with T2 or M1 chips

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The Power of ADF Computer Triage

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How-To Image on a Boot and Live Scan

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How to Boot Scan a Mac with APFS and FileVault 2

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How to Install Digital Evidence Investigator and DEI PRO Offline

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Create an iOS Forensic Backup with DEI PRO

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Using Stealth Mode: Counterterrorism Operations

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Digital Forensic Boot Scan a Mac with APFS

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Collect Web Credentials: Quick Saved Credentials Search Profile

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Fighting In-House Backlog with Triage

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Collecting Files by Targeted Folders to Speed a Forensic Investigation

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How to Install Digital Evidence Investigator and DEI PRO Online

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Learn Computer Forensics: Collect Saved Web Credentials in the Field

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Learn to Create an Android Forensic Backup with DEI PRO

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How to Scan a non OS Drive or Partition

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Regular Expressions that Speed Digital Investigations

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Transferring Data With the ADF Migration Tool

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Obtaining Your ADF Evaluation License

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ICAC Investigations with ADF Tools

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How to Have a Digital Forensic Triage Process that Works Field to Lab

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Remove an iTunes Password set in ADF Digital Forensics Tools

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Entity Extraction, Keywords and Classification of Images and Videos (UPDATED JULY 2022)

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Creating a Collection Key without Search Profiles

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Explaining the Settings Page

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How ADF Tools Identify Files

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How to Scan Multiple Devices

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Import and Export Digital Forensic Search Profiles

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Investigate: Files Referenced by Artifact Records

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How to Prepare Multiple Evidence Collection Keys (UPDATED August 2022)

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How to Prepare a Digital Evidence Collection Key (CKY) (UPDATED August 2022)

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How to Prepare a Sanitized CSAM Report (UPDATED August 2022)

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Define Files to Collect Digital Evidence (Updated in 2022)

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Using PhotoDNA in Digital Forensics Investigations (Updated in 2022)

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Archiving with the Standalone Viewer

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How to Hide Default Search Profiles in ADF Digital Forensic Software

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Prepare Evidence Collection Keys for Investigation (Updated in 2022)

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Where to Save my ADF License File?

Sybil Mayard — Tue, 13 Jan 2026 12:02:24 +0000

For your new license file to be recognized by the ADF application, make sure to save it in the locations identified below.

Note that if you are upgrading your license, the new license file should have the same name as the old one.

License for USB Authentication Key

For Digital Evidence Investigator (DEI), DEI PRO, Triage-Investigator (TINV), and TINV PRO:

Plug in your USB Authentication Key
Create a folder called AKData at the root of this drive
Place the new ADF license file in the AKData folder

For Triage-G2 (TG2) , and Triage-G2 PRO:

Plug in your USB Collection Key
Create a folder called CKData at the root of this drive
Place the new license file in the CKData folder

License for Computer/Tablet

For all products:

Place the new license file in the folder C:ProgramDataADF Solutions Incv4LicBackup

Note: the ProgramData folder is hidden and can be made visible in Windows File Explorer > View > Show > Hidden items

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Digital Forensics Age Detection and Facial Analysis

Richard T. Frawley — Mon, 05 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Crimes against children investigations can lead CSAM investigators to have to review thousands or even tens of thousands of images. Investigators need tools to help them find relevant evidence quickly.

ADF’s Digital Forensics Age Detection capabilities allow investigators to take advantage of automated facial analysis and image recognition to filter results. The system can automatically find and detect images of:

Infants
Toddlers
Children
Adults

Combined with ADF’s built in support for Project VIC and CAID hashsets, as well as ADF’s hashing, matching and photo probability capabilities, and built in Search Profiles, investigators are empowered to start identifying victims and suspects to make intelligent, on-scene decisions.

In this short 3-minute video, you’ll learn how Internet Crimes Against Children investigators can get the most out of ADF triage and digital forensic software.

Investigating Child Exploitation Material

ADF tools are designed to make it easy for field investigators to triage mobile phones, tablets, computers and digital devices and include capabilities built specifically for ICAC Task Forces and law enforcement agents dedicated to investigating cybercrimes against children.

Project Vic and CAID – Classifying and auto tagging gives investigators and forensic examiners the ability to remove these images from the gallery and analysis.
Hashing – Provides investigators the ability to auto tag and remove from view.
Matching – Automatically indicates and moves images to the top for easy tagging images that match a keyword or hash value.

Photo Probability

Age Detection – Is set in the Search Profile and when customized can be enabled or disabled – it can also be prioritized before picture and video classification.
Default Search Profiles – Are configured to run age detection and can be paused if not required for an investigation.
Classification Button – To display post-scan processing tasks progress. These tasks include the visual classification of pictures, videos, age group detection, and entity extraction which is included with the Rosoka Add-On. This functionality also enables examiners to pause and resume post-scan tasks.

Investigators can also access Pictures or Video views filtered by a visual class once the classification is finished or paused.

How to Use Age Group Detection

Forensic examiners and digital media investigators can use the Age Group property filter to quickly eliminate pictures of adults to focus on different age groups – or select all – if the goal is to have all children as you may not be looking for a specific age group in an investigation. Once tagged items can be filtered out thereby reducing the gallery of items to be analyzed.

ADF Solutions Announces Partnership with Defenders For Children

ADF Solutions — Wed, 31 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

ADF Solutions Announces Partnership with Defenders For Children

to Protect and Serve Children

[Reston, VA ]— ADF Solutions, a leader in digital forensics and cybercrime investigation software, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Defenders For Children, a non-profit organization committed to safeguarding children and eradicating child abuse and exploitation. This partnership aims to enhance the capabilities of law enforcement agencies in their mission to protect children from harm and bring more offenders to justice.

In a joint effort to combat child exploitation and abuse, ADF Solutions has pledged to donate a license of their Digital Evidence Investigator PRO (DEI PRO) software to law enforcement agencies with each Electronic Detection K9 provided by Defenders For Children. The K9s have a unique ability to locate hidden electronic storage devices and cameras during searches. Many of the devices are used to store horrible images and videos of children being hurt. This collaboration combines the unique strengths of both organizations to empower law enforcement officials to uncover hidden devices and extract digital evidence from the devices more efficiently.

One of the standout features of this partnership is the integration of Electronic Detection K9s with ADF digital forensics tools. This innovative approach ensures that law enforcement agencies have the necessary technology and expertise to quickly identify, capture, and analyze digital evidence on the scene, improving their overall investigative capabilities.

“Defenders For Children and ADF Solutions are mission-driven organizations united by a shared purpose: to protect the most vulnerable members of our society – our children. We are excited to combine our expertise to help law enforcement agencies combat child abuse, trafficking, and exploitation effectively,” said Seth Land, VP of Sales for ADF Solutions.

Moreover, ADF Solutions is taking its commitment further by offering one year of free support for the partnered law enforcement agencies. During this time, they will also provide free training and premier customer support, ensuring that agencies maximize their digital forensics resources.

“We are excited to see the results of our partnership with ADF Software, which allows investigators to analyze devices located by DFC’s sponsored Electronic Detection K9s immediately. On-site analysis provides law enforcement officers with another essential tool to take quicker action and stop those who victimize children. It’s a perfect collaboration of our two organization’s missions,” said Toni Clark, Executive Director for Defenders For Children

Both ADF Solutions and Defenders For Children firmly believe in the power of collaboration and technology to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children. Through this partnership, they are determined to break the cycle of child abuse and exploitation and work tirelessly to ensure the safety and well-being of children everywhere.

About ADF Solutions:

ADF Solutions is a leading provider of digital forensics and forensic triage software. ADF offers various services and products, including certified digital forensics training and digital forensic software. ADF’s team of talented digital forensics professionals has experience working on multiple cases, including human trafficking, child exploitation, cybercrime, border security, and criminal investigations. For more information, visit www.adfsolutions.com.

About Defenders For Children:

Defenders For Children is a non-profit organization committed to eradicating child abuse, trafficking, child pornography, and exploitation in all its forms. They bring the public together to grant a new powerful tool, the Electronic Detection K9s, to law enforcement agencies in communities dealing with high levels of crimes against children, creating safer communities for families, women, and children. For more info, visit www.defendersforchildren.org.

Media Contact:

Brittany Roberts

Director of Marketing

Advanced Digital Forensic Solutions, Inc.

broberts@adfsolutions.com

+1 (301) 658-2411

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How ADF Supports Wildlife Trafficking Investigations in Africa

ADF Solutions — Wed, 15 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Wildlife trafficking involves capturing, transporting, and selling endangered or protected species and their parts, such as ivory, rhino horn, pangolins, big cats, and exotic birds. The illegal wildlife trade (IWT), valued at $7-23 billion annually, poses one of the most urgent threats to African wildlife^[1]. Wildlife trafficking has severe consequences for Africa’s biodiversity and ecosystems. It can lead to species depletion, disrupt ecosystems, and contribute to biodiversity loss. Additionally, it often involves organized criminal networks, which can have broader negative impacts on security and governance in affected regions.

The African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) is a leading international conservation organization that has worked to protect Africa’s iconic wildlife and their habitats for over 60 years. AWF was founded in 1961 with a mission to focus on Africa’s conservation needs. They articulate a uniquely African vision, bridge science, and public policy, and demonstrate the benefits of conservation to ensure the survival of the continent’s wildlife and their habitats.

Digital Forensic Tools Supporting AWF’s Wildlife Trafficking Investigations

ADF Solutions has established a partnership with The African Wildlife Foundation. Their support provides AWF with the necessary digital forensic tools needed to combat wildlife trafficking efficiently. ADF Software’s innovative features give the AWF the power they need to accomplish their mission.

Out-of-the-box and Custom Search Profiles: Out-of-the-box Search Profiles ship with ADF digital forensic software. With these ready-to-use profiles, investigators can perform rapid searches for files, artifacts, and relevant digital evidence. These pre-configured profiles are meticulously designed to streamline the investigative process by providing investigators with a head start. Instead, these profiles come readily equipped with predefined settings, search criteria, and filters that align with their mission objectives. Investigators also have the power to create custom search profiles to tailor their results further.

Digital Forensic Image Recognition and Classification: ADF’s image classification uses artificial intelligence and is trained to recognize a variety of visual classes relevant to its users. These classes included but are not limited to currency, people, portraits, scanned documents, vehicles, and weapons. The AI-driven software rapidly scans through the visual data, instantly recognizing patterns and classifying them into relevant categories. Investigators quickly recognize and categorize images, reduce the “noise,” and focus their investigation. Image classification gives investigators the ability to find exactly what they need, whether it be photos of weapons used for hunting wildlife or a photo of endangered species.

Screenshot and Screen Recording Capabilities: Screen recordings and screenshots are great for mobile triage and act as visual evidence that can clearly represent the activities and content on an iOS or Android device. Screenshots capture text messages, social media posts, contacts, installed apps, and other digital content that may be important in a case. Screenshots and screen recordings are especially useful when investigators have to collect data from a suspect or victim’s phone rapidly. Investigators can obtain messages of a sale or photos of wildlife without having to conduct a full acquisition, saving time and resources.

ADF’s Digital Evidence Investigator PRO Field Tablet is the perfect tool for all-in-one digital forensic triage solution for collecting digital evidence in cybercrime. It is built on a built on rugged and reliable Dell Latitude, making it perfect for use in the field by AWF investigators.

In a scenario where AWF investigators are in the field with potential wildlife trafficking suspects, they can rely on the DEI PRO Field Tablet to obtain the evidence they need. Live Preview Mode allows them to access content immediately without waiting for a backup or imaging to finish. The DEI PRO Field Tablet can scan iOS, Android, Mac, Linux, and Windows devices, quickly collect digital evidence, and analyze it in a timeline view to tie the user to files and artifacts.

In this partnership between ADF Solutions and the African Wildlife Foundation, technology meets conservation in a game-changing alliance. Together, they strive to protect Africa’s magnificent wildlife from the devastating grip of wildlife trafficking, ensuring that future generations can witness the beauty and wonder of Africa’s natural heritage. Through their collaboration, they work tirelessly to conserve not only Africa’s biodiversity but also the security and prosperity of this remarkable continent.

Learn More About the DEI PRO Field Tablet

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Investigate with Confidence: ADF Announces UK Training Sessions

ADF Solutions — Wed, 30 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0000

[Reston, VA] – ADF Solutions, a leading provider of digital forensic software, is pleased to announce its upcoming training sessions on computer and mobile forensics in the United Kingdom. The highly anticipated training sessions are from October 17th through 19th. The training is an excellent opportunity for current and prospective users to enhance their expertise in the field. Interested individuals are urged to sign up promptly. Registration closes on September 30th.

The schedule is as follows:

October 17 – 18, 2023 | Digital Evidence Investigator (DEI)

Students who pass this 2-day class on computer forensics receive a Certificate from ADF Solutions.
Rate: £1495 / per person

October 17 – 19, 2023 | Digital Evidence Investigator PRO (DEI PRO)

Students who pass this 3-day class on computer and mobile forensics receive a Certificate from ADF Solutions.
Rate: £1695 / per person

October 19, 2023 | Mobile Device Investigator (MDI)

Students who pass this 1-day class on mobile forensics receive a Certificate from ADF Solutions.
Rate: £695 / per person

“Digital forensics training is vital for professionals working with digital evidence,” said Ailsa Slack, Director of Customer Success at ADF Solutions. “Our training sessions provide participants with the knowledge and practical skills to conduct effective digital investigations. We encourage individuals to sign up early to take advantage of this valuable opportunity.”

To secure your spot and learn more about ADF Solutions’ training sessions, please visit www.adfsolutions.com/uktraining.

About ADF Solutions:

ADF Solutions is a global leader in digital forensic and media exploitation software. Trusted by forensic examiners, military intelligence, and enterprise security professionals worldwide, ADF Solutions’ tools streamline the digital investigation process and accelerate time to actionable intelligence. With a focus on automation, ADF Solutions empowers investigators to swiftly extract critical evidence from computers, smartphones, tablets, and other digital devices. For more information about ADF Solutions and its cutting-edge digital forensics solutions, visit www.adfsolutions.com.

Media Contact:

Brittany Roberts

Director of Marketing

301-658-2411

broberts@adfsolutions.com

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ADF Solutions Announces Digital Forensics Training Sessions in the UK

Toby Marriott — Thu, 10 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0000

[Cheltenham, UK] – ADF Solutions, a leading provider of digital forensic software, is pleased to announce its upcoming training sessions on computer and mobile forensics in the United Kingdom.

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The highly anticipated training sessions will take place on October 17th and 18th for Digital Evidence Investigator (DEI) training on computer forensics.

Join the training from October 17th through 19th for Digital Evidence Investigator PRO (DEI PRO) training on mobile and computer forensics, which is an excellent opportunity for current and prospective users to enhance their expertise in the field.

The training sessions will be conducted at a state-of-the-art facility in Cheltenham, designed to provide participants with a conducive learning environment. To ensure personalized attention and effective learning, each session will accommodate a maximum of 15 participants. Therefore, interested individuals are encouraged to sign up promptly to secure their spot before the seats fill up.

In addition to the DEI and DEI PRO training, participants will have the option to expand their expertise further with the Mobile Device Investigator (MDI) training, also scheduled for October 19, 2023. This additional training will focus exclusively on mobile forensics, providing attendees with comprehensive knowledge and hands-on experience in this specialized area.

The rates are as follows:

DEI training is £1495
DEI PRO training is £1695
MDI training is £695

Interested individuals are urged to sign up promptly, as registrations will close on September 30th, 2023.

“Digital forensics training is vital for professionals working with digital evidence,” said Ailsa Slack, Director of Customer Success at ADF Solutions. “Our training sessions provide participants with the knowledge and practical skills required to conduct effective digital investigations. We encourage individuals to sign up early to take advantage of this valuable opportunity.”

To secure your spot, register now!

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5 Tips For Collecting Digital Evidence Properly

ADF Solutions — Wed, 01 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000

In order for your digital evidence to be used in a court of law you should take care in your evidence collection procedures from digital devices. Best practices for collection are designed to help you maintain the integrity of evidence. Individual agencies may have their own policies and procedures in place but overall general practices may be similar.

The crime scene is your first stop in evidence collection, arriving prepared can save you time. The proper forensic techniques not only speed up your investigations but also ensure you get the most out of digital forensic software. Of course, also being familiar with Federal Laws helps you understand what you can collect and how. The five tips below will give you the knowledge you need to collect digital evidence properly.

1. Maintain a well-documented chain of custody. The smallest errors in your chain of custody can invalidate the evidence. If there is a chance there could have been mishandling of evidence seen in your documentation of the chain of custody you may not be allowed to use it in court. This can cause major damage to a case. Chain of custody verifies that evidence is authentic and was seized at the crime scene [1].

Every point of movement and location of the evidence must be recorded, from the moment of discovery, and recovery, to analysis. Each investigator or the person responsible for collecting evidence must complete the labels of the sample container/bags and the chain of custody forms to enable tracking of the sample [1].

2. Understand how to preserve evidence from different devices. Procedures for evidence collection from digital devices may vary. The steps you take to preserve data on a mobile device will be different from those on a computer or other data storage devices. It’s important to be aware of these differences to avoid losing any data. Some measures to take include turning off Mobile or placing them in airplane mode or Wi-Fi mode if unable to turn them off [2]. You should not turn on any devices that you find off.

You may document activity on a computer by taking screenshots or recordings of the screen. These are just a few examples of steps you can take to preserve evidence, remember to also familiarize yourself with your agency’s standard operating procedures.

3. Do not alter the original data collected. Obtaining copies of the original data ensures that you are preserving any valuable metadata. Metadata includes information such as author, file size, the date data was created, and keywords. Other valuable metadata may include how files were accessed, shutdowns or commands, and if copies were created. Installing a block on the working copy allows you to view the data but nothing can be altered or added.

4. Select an extraction method. Your choice of extraction method may vary on the amount of time that you have to retrieve the data or what data you are trying to retrieve. Mobile devices have two extraction methods.

Logical extraction involves the communication between the extraction tool with the device using its own program. Live data can be acquired such as messages, call logs, contacts, passwords to social media, photos and videos, and data from apps. Although, logical extraction is the quickest way to collect data you cannot recover deleted files or use this method on locked or password-protected devices.

Physical extraction involves making a bit-by-bit copy of the data contained on a device including any files that were hidden or deleted. This method may take longer but will yield the live data and deleted data.

5. Be equipped with the right digital forensic software tools. Time is of the essence for many cases especially those involving victims of human trafficking, or CSAM. Having software that helps to speed data collection and minimize the time spent sifting through massive amounts of data makes all the difference in an active case. The choice of your software can help you reduce the amount of time and resources needed.

Abilities such as previewing and screenshotting will give you a better idea of which devices to focus on or possibly submit to a lab for further analysis. Know the strengths and limitations of your software to get the most out of it when you arrive on the scene.

ADF’s suite of digital forensics software tools helps you properly collect and analyze digital forensic evidence by logical extraction. With the need for speedy investigations in mind, ADF provides evidence-collection tools that you can customize or use out-of-the-box search profiles. A Search Profile is a combination of Selected Artifact Captures and File Capture appropriate for the Search Profiles objective.

ADF makes collecting mobile and computer evidence easy with all-in-one forensic software tools. Our PRO Series allows frontline field investigators to quickly preview, capture, and collect evidence from iOS, Android, Mac, Linux, and Windows using your forensic machine or an ADF rugged field forensic tablet.

Learn more about ADF’s suite of digital forensic tools.

Talk to an ADF Expert

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How AI Is Helping Law Enforcement Combat Human Trafficking

ADF Solutions — Wed, 25 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Artificial intelligence is the simulation of human intelligence processes by computer systems. AI systems are given vast amounts of training data that will be analyzed for correlations and patterns [1]. Once the AI system analyzes these patterns it can make predictions about future states. Machine learning computer algorithms aid AI in learning to work with a large amount of data. Machine learning data and algorithms will continue to gradually improve their accuracy over time. AI systems that use machine learning take data quickly to produce actionable information. It can trace relationships between data points that may be too complex for the human mind to identify.

Artificial intelligence machine learning has opened many doors for law enforcement involved in human trafficking investigations. The University of Nottingham conducted a study to show the potential use of machine learning. They effectively mapped labor abuses in the Brick Belt, an area of land extending across Pakistan, northern India, Nepal, and Bangladesh [2]. The Brick Belt is known to be a location of extreme labor exploitation. With artificial intelligence researchers were able to train the program to recognize sizes, shapes, and shadows normally associated with brick kilns.

This is just one example of artificial intelligence and its use for human trafficking. Human trafficking is a $150 billion-per-year criminal industry [3]. Often law enforcement agencies attempt to follow the money as a lead to human trafficking suspects. In 2016 a national non-profit had researchers launch an app that was named Hotels-50k. This app was designed to use AI to match up a data set of 50,000 pictures with online advertisements placed by sex traffickers and their victims [4].

Additional researchers developed an artificial intelligence engine that could help reveal the location of sex trafficking victims. The AI system identifies hotels based on a database containing approximately one million images of thousands of hotels from around the world. Images of victims are compared to those contained in the database to pick out the location of the hotel room shown in the image. This AI system uses furniture, color schemes, wall art, and bedding to help identify the hotel [4].

The AI engine Traffic Jam uses facial recognition and geospatial software to identify runaways and missing people advertised online [4]. The apps mentioned and the development of many others are major tools in helping law enforcement officers find and save human trafficking victims. Civilians with these apps on their smartphones help to collect more and more data to be fed into this machine learning. Investigators can then use AI to filter through the data collected by civilians.

The use of AI in digital forensics gives law enforcement officers the power to filter through images and videos found on mobiles or computer devices at a faster rate. AI in digital forensics can be tailored to identify images containing people, drugs, weapons, and more. With this powerful addition to their digital forensics toolbox, they have a better chance of helping their victims. Artificial intelligence and machine learning help take the fight against human trafficking to a global level where agencies around the world can work together.

Suspect Technologies facial analytic capabilities coupled with ADF’s automated investigation tools enable investigators to quickly review images

Suspect Technologies age detection and grouping capabilities are now standard in the Digital Evidence Investigator PRO Field Tablet, the Mobile Device Investigator Field Tablet, and across the ADF Solutions platform of triage and digital forensics software tools.

ADF’s suite of tools provides law enforcement officers with the features they need to speed up their digital investigations with Mobile Device Forensics, Computer Forensics, or All in One Forensics (mobile and computer forensics combined). ADF’s suite of triage and digital forensic software support face recognition for age detection. Field investigators and lab examiners can use this to help speed the identification of individuals by grouping faces into categories such as infants, toddlers, children, and adults.

Learn more about ADF’s Suite of tools and how they can assist law enforcement with human trafficking investigations.

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