Computer & Storage Examination
Review computers, drives, and accessible storage media for relevant files, metadata, system artifacts, and activity indicators.
Mississauga, ON (416) 471-4495 info@maxsystems.ca
Technical investigations that help you understand what happened, preserve relevant digital information, and make informed decisions.
Computers, mobile devices, storage media, and business systems can contain valuable records of user activity, file changes, access events, and security incidents. A careful forensic approach helps identify relevant information while minimizing unnecessary changes to potential evidence.
MAX SYSTEMS supports clients seeking technical assistance with evidence preservation, computer examination, incident review, and understandable findings. Each engagement begins by defining the objectives, available devices or data, authorization, and reporting requirements.
Engagements are tailored to the specific technical question, evidence sources, and lawful access available.
Review computers, drives, and accessible storage media for relevant files, metadata, system artifacts, and activity indicators.
Document evidence sources and, where appropriate, create forensic copies using methods intended to preserve integrity and traceability.
Examine available logs and device artifacts associated with suspicious access, malware, compromised accounts, or unauthorized changes.
Investigate document histories, timestamps, deleted-file remnants where recoverable, and other artifacts relevant to a defined inquiry.
Review available workstation, server, and network records to support internal investigations and incident reconstruction.
Prepare structured summaries describing scope, methodology, observations, supporting artifacts, and important limitations.
A well-defined scope is essential when digital information may affect business, legal, or personal decisions.
Internal incident reviews, device examinations, and preservation of relevant business records.
Technical assistance with collecting, organizing, and interpreting digital artifacts within an agreed scope.
Authorized examinations of personally owned devices and digital records when a documented review is needed.
Identify the question, systems involved, authorization, and potential evidence sources.
Document received material and select an appropriate evidence-preservation approach.
Examine relevant artifacts, correlate findings, and distinguish observations from assumptions.
Provide clear findings, supporting context, and limitations of the examination.
If a device or account may contain relevant evidence, avoid unnecessary use, software installation, resets, or file changes before obtaining guidance. Forensic results depend on the condition of the evidence, access permissions, available records, and scope of examination. Recovery of deleted information and any particular investigative outcome cannot be guaranteed.
Tell us about the devices or systems involved and the questions you need answered. We can discuss scope, next steps, and the information needed for an assessment.