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Looking for a credible digital forensics company to retrieve data from electronic devices and provide admissible evidence in court? We meticulously examined authentic client feedback, high-quality case studies, and agency websites to compile a list of the best digital forensics services companies so businesses like yours can find the right agency for your needs. Browse our directory and personalize your search by location, pricing, minimum budget, team size, and other criteria.

We selected the top 10 digital forensics companies by analyzing hundreds of agencies, considering their services, awards, portfolios, industry reputation, pricing, and client reviews. Explore these agencies and their specializations to find a trustworthy partner.

The Number 1 Digital Forensics Company as Selected by DesignRush Is...

1. ArcherHall

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  • Best for: Overall
  • Average hourly rate: Inquire
  • Minimum budget: Inquire
  • Founded: 1997
  • Size: 100-249
  • Location: Sacramento, CA
  • Notable clients: Clark County Public Defender, Kassouni Law, Acorn Legal Services, Remy Moose Manley LLP, Susman Godfrey LLP

ArcherHall specializes in forensic imaging, cell phone forensics, data recovery, evidence analysis, expert testimony, and trade secret theft investigations. Boasting an extensive eDiscovery and incident response expertise, the company supplements these services with data collection, processing and production, electronic medical records analysis, and advanced culling techniques. With a strong background in litigation, ArcherHall has helped 2,000 clients defend their cases in court and guard against cyber threats.

ArcherHall Success Story

  • Challenge: A company suspected two former employees of misappropriating intellectual property (IP) and proprietary information when they left to work for a competitor. Wanting to build a case against IP theft, the company hired ArcherHall to help find concrete proof.
  • Solution: Upon analyzing USBs, personal and business email addresses, and laptops, ArcherHall discovered that the suspects used anti-forensics tactics to hide their attempt to transfer files via drive-wiping software. To substantiate this, the digital forensics company expanded its search and used forensic software to restore points and shadow copies to collect evidence of data tampering.
  • Results: Despite the suspects’ attempts to conceal their activities, ArcherHall circumnavigated their anti-forensic strategies and collected undeniable evidence of IP theft. This allowed the client to further investigate the suspects’ personal devices, mitigate losses, and recover stolen IP.

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2. Elite Digital Forensics

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  • Best for: Network forensics
  • Average hourly rate: Inquire
  • Minimum budget: Inquire
  • Founded: 2013
  • Size: Under 49
  • Location: Daytona Beach, FL

Integrating technical aptitude, legal expertise, and ethical commitment, Elite Digital Forensics provides expert digital forensics support to businesses of all sizes and industries. As part of the digital forensics service, the company provides computer forensics, cellphone forensics, Internet of Things (IoT) forensics, network forensics, database forensics, email forensics, malware forensics, and defense forensics. To further strengthen clients' defense, Elite Digital Forensics offers cyber investigations and cybersecurity. Being a trusted digital forensics services company for over a decade, Elite Digital Forensics has analyzed 1,500 computers and 2,000 cell phones and assisted in 4,000 cases to date, achieving a 100% client satisfaction rate.

Elite Digital Forensics Success Story

  • Challenge: A customer was accused of robbing a convenience store due to his resemblance to the masked robber. Needing to prove his innocence, the customer’s defense team commissioned Elite Digital Forensics’ expertise.
  • Solution: Elite Digital Forensics leveraged cell tower and GPS data, Wi-Fi logs, and social media and messaging apps to build a case against the convenience store’s prosecution case, that was initially based on CCTV and witness testimony. GPS and cell tower data proved the customer was at his friend’s house at the time of the robbery, 25 miles away. Wi-Fi logs further backed this claim, showing that the client was connected to the friend’s Wi-Fi at the time of the theft.
  • Results: With the accuracy of location data and timestamps of social media, the customer had irrefutable evidence of his innocence, leading to the charges being dropped.

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3. MSAB

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  • Best for: Mobile forensics
  • Average hourly rate: Inquire
  • Minimum budget: Inquire
  • Founded: 1984
  • Size: 100-249
  • Location: Stokholm, Sweden
  • Notable clients: Kingston Police

MSAB offers a comprehensive suite of digital forensics software. XRY, XAMN, and XEC comprise its key software offerings used for mobile data extraction, data analytics, and centralizing all mobile forensic operations for a single source of truth, respectively. Cumulatively, these offerings empower digital forensic investigations, helping businesses uncover digital evidence and solve cases. Working in the mobile communications industry for over 40 years, MSAB has become an eminent player in the mobile forensics field, serving customers in over 100 countries.

MSAB Success Story

  • Challenge: Although the US County Sheriff’s Office has confiscated a suspected child abuser’s digital devices, it wanted to determine if there were more victims.
  • Solution: Using the XRY software, the client was able to conduct selective data extractions and recover data from specified apps on the victims’ and witnesses’ phones while protecting their data privacy rights. The solution uncovered that the suspect had multiple Google accounts storing illicit content, further strengthening the county’s case.
  • Results: Grounding the case on the evidence gathered from the witnesses and victims’ devices, the suspect pled guilty to the child exploitation charges. The US County Sheriff’s Office highlighted MSAB’s XRY impact in paving the way for future investigations, especially ones of a sensitive nature, as it provided a balance between privacy and public protection.

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4. Global Digital Forensics

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  • Best for: Computer forensics
  • Average hourly rate: Inquire
  • Minimum budget: Inquire
  • Founded: 1992
  • Size: 100-249
  • Location: Oceanside, NY
  • Notable clients: US Security and Exchange Commissions, NASA, American Stock Exchange, Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG), MedStar Health

Global Digital Forensics’ specialty spans computer forensics, hard disk analysis, mobile forensics, social network forensics, data retrieval and recovery, image recovery and authentication, chip-off analysis, and expert witness. With over 30 years of industry experience, the company has gained prominence for its investigative skills in IP theft, patent and trademark disputes, regulatory actions, criminal matters, cyber harassment, and contract and business disputes. With a global team across four continents, Global Digital Forensics has managed cases, gathered evidence, and served as consultants and expert witnesses in various courts and jurisdictions.

Global Digital Forensics Success Story

  • Challenge: To ensure compliance with financial regulations, an external party audited a medium-sized bank. However, when it examined the bank’s loan records, it discovered discrepancies and needed the help of a digital forensics firm to analyze various computer systems and uncover corroborating evidence.
  • Solution: Global Digital Forensics analyzed the bank’s digital and paper records, the suspected employees’ laptops and computers, and email accounts. It also coordinated with the bank’s IT department to review computer systems and corroborate evidence. The digital forensics company uncovered undeniable evidence that select bank employees were altering information and approving loans and expenses against the bank’s policies, thus violating federal and industry regulations.
  • Results: Using the evidence from Global Digital Forensics, the bank laid off the accused employees, negotiated favorable settlement agreements, and renegotiated loans. The collected digital artifacts helped the bank ensure compliance, avoid negative publicity and penalties, and save resources.

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5. Proven Data

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  • Best for: Ransomware forensics
  • Average hourly rate: Inquire
  • Minimum budget: $1,000-$10,000
  • Founded: 2011
  • Size: 50-99
  • Location: Cleveland, OH
  • Notable clients: East Jefferson Family Practice US

Boasting a 96% success rate, Proven Data conducts computer forensics, mobile forensics, opensource investigations (OSINT), metadata forensics, eDiscovery, email forensics, steganography, vehicle forensics, Internet of Things (IoT) forensics, and drone forensics. Its holistic services also cover device analysis, data recovery and file reconstruction, digital forensic data sources and analysis, incident response, and ransomware recovery. Certified by organizations like the International Society of Forensic Computer Examiners (ISFCE) and the International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists (IACIS), Proven Data delivers quality services to over 1,500 clients annually.

Proven Data Success Story

  • Challenge: Attacked by ransomware, a housing company had to act swiftly to prevent a data breach, data loss, and business loss due to operational downtime.
  • Solution: To devise a comprehensive strategy against the attack, Proven Data assessed the type of ransomware and its impact on the company's systems. Based on the findings, it started decrypting the encrypted data while being careful not to damage the files. At the same time, it received permission from the client to negotiate the ransom and managed to reduce the demand from $700,000 to $150,000.
  • Results: Within 24 hours, Proven Data completely restored the client’s systems, recovered encrypted data, and averted a potential disaster. Notably, Proven Data reduced 80% of the company costs, as the client only needed to pay the digital forensics company’s service fee instead of the $700,000 ransom fee.

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6. Cyber Diligence

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  • Best for: Cases of insider threat
  • Average hourly rate: Inquire
  • Minimum budget: Inquire
  • Founded: 1995
  • Size: Under 49
  • Location: Syosset, NY

Operating with a team of law enforcement professionals with 150 years of combined experience, Cyber Diligence supplies robust digital forensics services spanning computer forensics, network forensics, mobile forensics, and cell tower record analysis. This suite is supplemented with IT security monitoring and security assessment, eDiscovery, incident response, technical surveillance countermeasure (TSCM), and social media and web capture. Solving cyber incidents for nearly 30 years, Cyber Diligence has closed over 1,000 cases and helped 500 clients.

Cyber Diligence Success Story

  • Challenge: A Fortune 500 company contacted Cyber Diligence to inconspicuously investigate an employee suspected of industrial espionage and disclosing trade secrets.
  • Solution: Cyber Diligence used a high-speed forensic drive duplicator to obtain a forensic copy of the suspect’s laptop hard drive without turning it on and found a data scrubber and a full arsenal of hacking and anti-forensic tools. While suspicious, it was not concrete evidence of malicious company activity. However, Cyber Diligence continued monitoring network traffic and analyzing logs, looking for an opportunity to prove the suspect’s illegal activities.
  • Results: After a week of investigating, Cyber Diligence proved the suspect’s involvement in industrial espionage by tracing his steps as he hacked into the accounts of other employees, downloaded their research, and compromised the entire system. The company was able to collect sufficient evidence to support the criminal charges against the suspect.

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7. Envista Forensics

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  • Best for: Database forensics
  • Average hourly rate: Inquire
  • Minimum budget: Inquire
  • Founded: 1984
  • Size: 100-249
  • Location: Deerfield, IL

Working at the frontline of forensic engineering, Envista Forensics executes end-to-end digital forensics consulting, encompassing forensics acquisition, analysis, reporting, and expert testimony. Complementary to its digital forensics services, the company provides computer forensics, forensic imaging, data analysis and collections, IoT forensics, location forensics, mobile phone forensics, vehicle infotainment forensics, video forensics, and wearable technology forensics. Recognized as one of the top digital forensics companies by Enterprise Security, Envista Forensics has safeguarded over 3,400 clients against potential disasters and cyber incidents.

Envista Forensics Success Story

  • Challenge: With one of its clients experiencing a server failure after terminating its contract with an IT vendor, a large insurance carrier commissioned Envista Forensics to investigate the case. The insurer suspected a virus or malicious activity but had no factual evidence to corroborate the claim.
  • Solution: Envista Forensics analyzed the server, computer network, and original hard disk drives (HDDs). It discovered that public Internet Protocol (IP) addresses were accessing the client’s network, damaging its SQL database, file structures, and files. The digital forensics company traced the IP address and found that the former IT vendor was behind the incident.
  • Results: By uncovering the root cause of the incident, Envista Forensics helped the insurance carrier justify its client’s claims for funds to cover a portion of its losses. Additionally, it assisted in the FBI investigation, supplying sufficient evidence to conduct a comparative investigation and confiscate the IT vendor’s equipment.

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8. Kroll

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  • Best for: Witness testimonies
  • Average hourly rate: Inquire
  • Minimum budget: Inquire
  • Founded: 1972
  • Size: 1,000 & Up
  • Location: New York City, NY
  • Notable clients: Bernard L. Madoff Investment Securities (BLMIS), Yahoo, Adidas, ViajaNet, Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (BSM)

Excelling in financial crime advisory, Kroll aids clients in managing cases of fraud, corruption, money laundering, reputational risk, regulatory and compliance risk, IP risk, and blockchain and financial crimes. Digital forensics encompasses one of the company’s key specialties, supplementing its Kroll Artifact Parser and Extractor (KAPE) software to clients seeking to diligently collect and process forensic artifacts. As a testament to its capabilities, Kroll has won the Chamber Awards, BW Awards, LEXOLOGY Client Choice Awards, and HFM European Services Awards.

Kroll Success Story

  • Challenge: For 40 years, Bernard L. Madoff Investment Securities (BLMIS) orchestrated the largest Ponzi scheme in the US. Hired by the trustee of the BLMIS estate, Kroll was tasked with analyzing extensive data and information related to the decades-long fraud to assist in recovering funds to repay victims and creditors.
  • Solution: Kroll’s valuation advisory, data analytics, and digital forensics teams analyzed 40 million documents, evaluated work streams, and examined dozens of codes used to commit fraud. It also reviewed pleadings, depositions, and trial testimonies and provided witness testimony when needed.
  • Results: Kroll has helped the client recover $14 billion, which has been distributed among the victims. The US Attorney General’s Office for the Southern District of New York also engaged Kroll’s services to help build a case against five former BLMIS employees. Its work in these civil matters was instrumental in the guilty verdict of all five defendants.

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9. Group IB

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  • Best for: Incident response
  • Average hourly rate: Inquire
  • Minimum budget: Inquire
  • Founded: 2003
  • Size: 1,000 & Up
  • Location: Singapore, Singapore
  • Notable clients: DHL, DSK Bank, Paxful, University of Naples Federico II, Raiffaisen Bank

Group IB lends expertise in digital forensic examination, digital evidence recovery, reverse engineering, and legal and document support, grounded on 20 years of industry experience. The company leverages this knowledge to help clients navigate IP disputes, data theft, data recovery, malware attacks, financial fraud, cloud forensics, and mobile forensics. With a presence across 60 countries, Group IB has contributed to the success of over 1,300 investigations and helped companies save over $1 billion.

Group IB Success Story

  • Challenge: Ransomware held a special needs school's data hostage. While the school’s IT team contained the damage through backup data, it lacked the resources to counter such complex cyberattacks. The school’s outdated security practices further exacerbated the issue, making its system highly vulnerable to additional attacks.
  • Solution: Employing full-stack digital forensics, Group IB analyzed the client’s system, collected evidence, and retraced the attack lifecycle. This allowed it to stop the current cyber-attack, identify the threat actors, and eliminate potential points of access. During this process, the same group attempted a second attack using the same tactics but was quickly countered.
  • Results: Following Group IB’s expertise, the school avoided data breaches of sensitive student and family information, swiftly contained and stopped the ransomware attack, and prevented paying a hefty ransom. Additionally, Group IB helped the school boost its security measures, making it more resilient against future attacks.

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10. FTI Consulting

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  • Best for: Data extraction and retrieval
  • Average hourly rate: Inquire
  • Minimum budget: Inquire
  • Founded: 1982
  • Size: 1,000 & Up
  • Location: Washington, D.C.
  • Notable clients: Queensland Nickel, Wells Fargo, Office of the Mayor of the City of New York, Adler Group

With the goal of helping clients mitigate their digital risks, FTI Consulting offers expert digital forensic services spanning forensic collection, investigation, and post-collection and investigation. Its other notable specialties include IP theft and trade secret misappropriation, cloud data digital forensic analysis, mobile forensics, website tracking investigations, data remediation, audit, and piracy investigations. Over the years, FTI Consulting has considerably expanded its operations, establishing branches across Europe, Australia, Asia, and North America.

FTI Consulting Success Story

  • Challenge: One of the largest firms in Japan was involved in a high-profile criminal investigation and needed to extract five years of data from its cloud-based calendar. The legal team's key challenge was that it couldn't collect the data directly from the custodian's mobile device due to an ongoing government agency investigation.
  • Solution: FTI Consulting analyzed the app's Android and Apple versions, studied it against iTunes backup, explored its cloud features, and examined its web version. Upon uncovering that the app’s website version creates an event list, FTI Consulting developed a custom web scraper solution to extract the necessary data using sophisticated digital forensics practices.
  • Results: FTI Consulting's swift work resulted in the extraction of 6,000 calendar items within just two weeks. They also provided a detailed error log of items that could be recovered and transformed the items into a reviewable format.

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How We Picked the Best Digital Forensics Services Companies

To select the best digital forensics services companies, we evaluated hundreds of agency profiles, factoring in their skills, past achievements, reported strategies, client references, and previous collaborations. In doing so, we developed an effective evaluation process to identify the leading digital forensics companies proficient in delivering legal, technical, and cybercrime expertise.

Our team of industry experts conducted the evaluation based on the following criteria:

  • Reviews: Client satisfaction, level of trustworthiness, project management, communication style, and work ethics
  • Portfolio: Successful projects showcasing the agency’s approach to delivering tangible results
  • Awards and recognitions: List of notable achievements and affirmations by reputable third-party agencies
  • Team bios: Overview of employee profiles and relevant digital forensics experience
  • Top services: Core competencies and areas of focus
  • Digital forensics expertise: Ability to analyze data, collect and verify evidence, provide witness testimony, and enhance cybersecurity capabilities

Visit the DesignRush Agency Ranking Methodology for more information on how we research agencies.

10 Most Popular Digital Forensics Companies Compared

Agency name Location Hourly rate Size Best for
ArcherHallSacramento, CAInquire100-249Overall
Elite Digital ForensicsDayatona Beach, FLInquireUnder 49Network forensics
MSABStokholm, SwedenInquire100-249Mobile forensics
Global Digital ForensicsOceanside, NYInquire100-249Computer forensics
Proven DataCleveland, HInquire50-99Ransomware forensics
Cyber DiligenceSyosset, NYInquireUnder 49Cases of insider threat
Envista ForensicsDeerfield, ILInquire100-249Database forensics
KrollNew York City, NYInquire1,000 & UpWitness testimonies
Group IBSingapore, SingaporeInquire1,000 & UpIncident response
FTI ConsultingWashington, D.C.Inquire1,000 & UpData extraction and retrieval

Best Digital Forensics Services Companies

217 Companies
Rankings updated: September 19, 2024
  • Mobisoft Infotech

    Digital Technology And Innovation Partners
    Mobisoft is an award winning technology-driven company that specializes in providing digital solutions and services to businesses worldwide. With a focus on digital innovation, Mobisoft aim to empower  [... view the full profile of Mobisoft Infotech]
    Houston, Texas
    250 - 499 $35/hr $25,000 - $50,000
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  • Particular Angles

    Top Rated: 5-star Average Reviews
    Grow Your Digital Presence With Us!
    Particular Angles serves as your comprehensive resource for premium web and digital marketing solutions, offering a wide range of tailored services meticulously designed to align with your distinctive  [... view the full profile of Particular Angles]
    Tampa, Florida
    Under 49 Inquire $1,000 - $10,000
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  • UrApptech, Inc.

    Top Rated: 5-star Average Reviews
    Passion to Innovate.
    Urapptech: Where Innovation Meets Functionality. We specialize in crafting cutting-edge software solutions tailored to amplify your digital presence and streamline operations. Whether you're launching  [... view the full profile of UrApptech, Inc.]
    Austin, Texas
    250 - 499 $30/hr $1,000 - $10,000
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  • Promodex

    Website & application development
    Promodex will become part of your team, work on your projects and become a trusted partner you can rely on in a long term.After 10 years of intensive work Digital Agency Promodex has established  [... view the full profile of Promodex]
    Cheyenne, Wyoming
    Under 49 $35/hr $1,000 - $10,000
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  • Onez

    Hassle-free development for crypto business
    Onez is an international fintech and software development company. We strive to create functional high quality products for customers all over the globe. Our products guarantee a complete and diverse  [... view the full profile of Onez]
    Atlanta, Georgia
    Under 49 $50/hr $10,000 - $25,000
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  • Genetech Solutions

    Lets build some tech together!
    Guiding and helping businesses worldwide build solutions that sell. Genetech is an award-winning custom software development company with almost 2 decades of experience in delivering top-notch tech  [... view the full profile of Genetech Solutions]
    Ann Arbor, Michigan
    100 - 249 $50/hr $10,000 - $25,000
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  • Parallel Staff

    Top IT Staff Augmentation Services Company
    Parallel Staff simplifies nearshore outsourcing, bringing businesses and IT talent together. Our flexible nearshore staff augmentation enables you to find the right professionals at the right time  [... view the full profile of Parallel Staff]
    Richardson, Texas
    250 - 499 $60/hr $25,000 - $50,000
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  • InvoZone

    Innovating Success Through Technology and Blockchain.
    InvoZone provides comprehensive software development consulting services for businesses, startups, and enterprises.  [... view the full profile of InvoZone]
    Pembroke Pines, Florida
    500 - 999 $45/hr $10,000 - $25,000
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  • Innovative Ideas, Creative Solutions.
    CTD is a web development company that specializes in digital marketing We offer website design, SEO services, social media management, and more  [... view the full profile of Creative Think Digital]
    London, United Kingdom
    50 - 99 $100/hr $1,000 - $10,000
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  • Mobirevo

    Making functional and user friendly software's for humans
    Mobirevo is a Leading custom software development agency focused on web, mobile app development & saas application development, Enterprise resource planning, and management software (ERP software  [... view the full profile of Mobirevo]
    Port Harcourt, Nigeria
    Under 49 $200/hr $25,000 - $50,000
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  • Crypto Legal LTD

    Navigating the Blockchain Legal Frontier
    Crypto Legal is an award-winning firm headquartered in the UK, specializing in cutting-edge blockchain forensics and legal services related to cryptocurrencies. With a focus on claims, disputes, AML  [... view the full profile of Crypto Legal LTD]
    London, United Kingdom
    Under 49 $200/hr $1,000 - $10,000
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  • QSoft Vietnam

    Custom Software Development | Software Outsourcing
    QSoft is a pioneering software outsourcing company based in Vietnam, specializing in providing rapid and effective tech team scaling solutions for mid-sized technology companies and startups.  [... view the full profile of QSoft Vietnam]
    Hanoi, Vietnam
    100 - 249 $30/hr $10,000 - $25,000
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  • Borderless CS

    Top Cyber Security Company in Australia
    Borderless CS is a leading cybersecurity company based in Australia. Borderless Creative Solutions is a dynamic agency that brings imagination to life through compelling design and strategic  [... view the full profile of Borderless CS]
    Melbourne, Australia
    Under 49 $200/hr $1,000 - $10,000
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  • Seasia Infotech

    A CMMI5 Certified Company
    Seasia, being a well-known world-class enterprise software development company, serves small, medium, and large-sized businesses in a seamless and secure manner. We enable competitive digital  [... view the full profile of Seasia Infotech]
    Emeryville, California
    500 - 999 $25/hr $1,000 - $10,000
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  • CTIC

    We Solve "IT"
    We transfer all the experience of our team to partially or fully manage your area of IT, focusing on your needs and complying with the established.  [... view the full profile of CTIC]
    Lima, Peru
    Under 49 $30/hr $1,000 - $10,000
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  • Gurzu

    Software development, surpassing your expectations!
    One stop shop for modern software development.  [... view the full profile of Gurzu]
    Boston, Massachusetts
    50 - 99 $35/hr Inquire
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  • TechMD

    Where Government IT Meets Simplified Cybersecurity
    TechMD, at the vanguard of Government IT, offers a fusion of managed cybersecurity and IT solutions. Backed by SSAE-19 certification, we cater to SMBs, driving tech simplicity and fostering growth.  [... view the full profile of TechMD]
    Santa Ana, California
    50 - 99 Inquire Inquire
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  • Apriorit

    #1 in Cybersecurity, Blockchain, AI&ML, Python, NodeJS
    Apriorit is a leader in smart contract development, cybersecurity services, along with advanced data management technologies. Other services offered by this Delaware-based managed IT firm include  [... view the full profile of Apriorit]
    Needham, Massachusetts
    250 - 499 $100/hr $25,000 - $50,000
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  • Consulting Systems

    Making the cyberspace more secure, one enterprise at a time
    At Consulting Systems, we specialize in providing comprehensive cybersecurity services and solutions to safeguard companies' valuable information against the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats.  [... view the full profile of Consulting Systems]
    Guayaquil, Ecuador
    Under 49 Inquire $1,000 - $10,000
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  • CDN Solutions Group

    Custom Software Development, Mobile App Development and Blockchain Development Company
    CDN Solutions Group is a leading Blockchain development company, Custom Software, Web and Mobile App development services in USA, AU, and India. We are an ISO 9001:2015 certified IT Solutions Provider  [... view the full profile of CDN Solutions Group]
    Indore, India
    250 - 499 $25/hr $1,000 - $10,000
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  • Professional Software Engineering
    With more than 12 years of experience, COMPU-VISION provides you with a team of experts in each field of information technology, from website, mobile application UI/UX and development, software  [... view the full profile of COMPU-VISION S.A.R.L.]
    Batroun, Lebanon
    Under 49 $50/hr $1,000 - $10,000
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  • Infograins

    Top Software Development Company
    Infograins Software Solutions Pvt Ltd was founded in the year 2013 by the founder, Mr. Ajay Shukla & Co-founder, Mr. Vipin Shukla to establish a new era of providing effective blockchain solutions to  [... view the full profile of Infograins]
    Indore, India
    100 - 249 $25/hr $1,000 - $10,000
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  • Nexisoft

    Innovation Beyond Boundaries.
    Nexisoft Transforming business ideas in the digital world. With a global presence, we deliver innovative technology solutions to drive growth and efficiency.  [... view the full profile of Nexisoft]
    Calgary, Canada
    Under 49 $20/hr Under $1,000
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  • Pittura Group

    Your Creative Partner in Digital Elegance
    At Pittura Group, we specialize in developing tailor-made mobile applications, website development, and software solutions that align perfectly with your business goals and user needs.  [... view the full profile of Pittura Group]
    Barcelona, Spain
    50 - 99 $50/hr Under $1,000
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  • OptionsX

    Window to the World
    Optionsx is the leading web design agency in the UK, specializing in creating stunning, high-performance websites tailored to drive business growth. With a focus on innovation, user experience, and  [... view the full profile of OptionsX]
    London, United Kingdom
    Under 49 $86/hr $1,000 - $10,000
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  • Passionate by Design.
    Bravo Web Designs is a premier web design studio located in Brackenfell, Cape Town, South Africa. With a focus on excellence and innovation, we offer specialized services to meet the unique web design  [... view the full profile of Bravo Web Designs]
    Cape Town, South Africa
    Under 49 $36/hr Under $1,000
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  • WebHunt.io

    Precision Lead Generation for Digital Businesses.
    Lets initiate the transformation. Connect with us for a complimentary strategic evaluation. Together, well craft a lead generation and customer acquisition strategy that not only aligns with but  [... view the full profile of WebHunt.io]
    Bucharest, Romania
    Under 49 $100/hr $1,000 - $10,000
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  • Web design and SEO services for Asheville businesses.
    Asheville NC Web Design is strategically located in Asheville, North Carolina, reflecting our strong connection to its dynamic community and our unwavering dedication to excellence in web design and  [... view the full profile of Asheville NC Web Design]
    Asheville, North Carolina
    Under 49 $40/hr Under $1,000
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  • Hivex

    Vetted devs on-demand. Scale team fast, risk-free.
    Hivex is an outstaffing company that offers a full software development lifecycle, from discovery to quality assurance. Our team of experts focuses on technology-intensive industries and stays  [... view the full profile of Hivex]
    Miami, Florida
    100 - 249 $49/hr $25,000 - $50,000
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What is a digital forensics company?

A digital forensics company is a specialized cybersecurity service provider that collects electronic evidence to support cybercrime investigations, improve cybersecurity systems, and prevent future incidents. The gathered evidence is then submitted to auditors, legal teams, and law enforcement agencies for instances that require further legal action.

Below are the branches of digital forensics:

  • Mobile forensics
    Analysis of smartphones, cellphones, tablets, and other mobile devices to collect digital evidence, which involves scanning call logs, mobile applications, and files stored on memory cards and cloud accounts
  • Computer forensics
    Extraction of digital evidence from desktop computers, laptops, digital storage devices, and other computing devices using data recovery and forensic analysis techniques
  • Database forensics
    Examination of databases and related metadata, such as disk drives, RAM, SQL servers, enterprise servers, and NoSQL databases to identify potential data breaches
  • Network forensics
    Analysis of traffic data, logs, file transfers, emails, web browsing history, and other network traffic activities to uncover digital evidence of a cyber incident
  • Digital video/audio forensics
    Verification of video and audio recordings’ authenticity to determine if the content has been manipulated
  • Digital image forensics
    Examination of digital images’ metadata to determine their authenticity

With more modern crimes leveraging technology, businesses require the specialized expertise of digital forensics companies to defend against these cybercrimes and gather digital evidence to persecute the individuals behind them. Below are specific challenges that digital forensics services help surpass:

  • Dealing with evolvingly more complex and sophisticated cyber threats that can paralyze business operations and destroy its reputation
  • Swiftly implementing an IT disaster recovery plan after a cyber-attack without compromising potential digital evidence
  • Verifying suspicions of employee misconduct, inappropriate use of company assets, or internal source of a cyber-attack, threat, or incident
  • Combating anti-forensic strategies that attempt to hide criminal evidence
  • Implementing more robust cybersecurity measures due to the increased reliance on digital systems
  • Limited access to advanced digital forensic tools and equipment

The global digital forensics market is predicted to reach $18.2 billion by 2028, registering a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.9% from 2023 to 2028. Law enforcement agencies account for the largest market share in terms of verticals while cloud solutions dominate the market share in terms of deployment.

Success story

As evidence of the value digital forensics companies bring to a business, here’s a case study on how CyberSecOp helped an insurance firm mitigate the impact of a cybersecurity incident. 

  • Challenge: An international insurance firm’s network went down, preventing email accessibility, user login, and security authentication, preventing it from performing critical business functions and translating into profit loss. The firm assumed this was a targeted attack and sought expert forensic analysis to confirm its suspicions.
  • Solution: CyberSecOp imaged and backed up evidence, including user logs, servers, firewalls, routers, and Windows event login. After analyzing and documenting all evidence, CyberSecOp discovered that a new form of malware changed network security policies, further uncovering that a botnet entered the system through a firewall misconfiguration.
  • Results: CyberSecOp rectified the client’s network and restored operations, delivering an analysis report and remedies to fix the firewall and prevent another incident. Moreover, it proved that the attack wasn't targeted but was caused by new malicious software that was only publicized 12 days after the incident.

What do digital forensics companies do?

Digital forensics companies process and analyze digital devices, systems, and data to identify, collect, and store electronic evidence for cybercrime, criminal, and civil investigations. They ensure the evidence is admissible in court and prevent it from being compromised.

Below are digital forensics companies' services:

  • Incident response
    Swiftly responding to cybersecurity incidents, such as data breaches or cyber-attacks, to contain and mitigate damage and to collect evidence for further investigation
  • Data recovery
    Retrieving lost, deleted, or corrupted data from various digital devices, such as computers, smartphones, servers, and storage media
  • Forensic analysis
    Analyzing digital devices and data to uncover evidence related to criminal activities, internal investigations, or legal disputes. This can involve examining files, emails, internet activity, and other digital footprints. Analysts may also employ digital forensic techniques, including reverse steganography, stochastic forensics, cross-dive analysis, and live analysis.
  • Litigation support
    Providing expert testimony, preparing reports, and presenting digital evidence in a manner that is admissible in court
  • Network forensics
    Monitoring and analyzing network traffic to detect and investigate suspicious activities, security breaches, and unauthorized access
  • Malware analysis
    Examining malicious software to understand its behavior, origins, and impact and developing strategies to prevent future infections
  • Compliance audits
    Ensuring that organizations comply with relevant regulations and standards related to data protection and cybersecurity by conducting thorough audits and assessments
  • Consulting and training
    Providing expert advice and training to organizations on best practices for digital security, incident response, and data protection

Success story

To portray a more comprehensive image of digital forensics companies' services, here’s a case study from FTI Consulting.

  • Challenge: An aviation company was accused of stealing intellectual property (IP) after hiring senior-level engineers who previously worked for the plaintiff’s organization. Facing litigation and potentially criminal charges, the company partnered with FTI Consulting to determine whether there was any merit to the allegations.
  • Solution: FTI Consulting provided forensic analysis of over 80 devices and cloud-based services, including Google Workspace, Slack, Jira, Bitbucket, and the recently onboarded staff’s personal computers and mobile devices. It scanned upload activities, metadata, and cloud-based sources and compared them with key dates.
  • Results: Within weeks, FTI Consulting submitted a quick summary to stakeholders, proving the team’s innocence. It also provided continuous support for two years, supplying necessary advice, evidence, expertise on complex data platforms and technical requirements, and witness testimony to strengthen the case.

How much do digital forensics services cost?

The average starting rate of a digital forensic company for a single system impact report is $10,000. However, the costs can vary depending on your business size, project scope, current system status, and required agency specialization.

Here are the different pricing models used by digital forensics companies:

  • Per hour
    Charges for every hour of work, which is beneficial for businesses seeking consultation services and have evolving project scopes
  • Per device
    Bills for every device that needs to be analyzed and inspected, making it cost-effective for small teams that use only a handful of work devices
  • Per system
    Invoices for every system that needs to be analyzed, such as enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, point of sale system, and customer relationship management (CRM) system
  • Retainer fee
    Charges a set monthly fee, making it ideal for businesses that face legal court hearings, require regular cybersecurity monitoring, and plan to store digital evidence for long periods

The top 50 digital forensics companies on DesignRush charge an average of $65 per hour. 19% of the digital forensic companies on DesignRush accept projects with a budget of less than $1,000, offering a flexible pricing scheme for small projects and startups. In contrast, 1.1% require a $50,000 minimum budget, befitting companies with complex digital forensics needs.

Why should I hire a digital forensics services company?

You should hire a digital forensics services company because it can help you navigate the legalities of cybercrime, collect the necessary evidence and documentation to build a concrete case and mitigate the impact of rising attacks. It can also help you comply with laws and policies, identify sources of previous cyber-attacks, and mitigate cybercrime incidents in the future.

Hire digital forensics companies because they:

  • Are the first responders after a security incident and take quick action to minimize its impact on your business
  • Perform search and seizure of devices affected by or involved in the crime and analyze their data, systems, and devices to collect evidence
  • Prevent data loss and recover lost data
  • Can determine the source and cause of a cyber-attack or threat, be it from internal or external origin
  • Discover occurrences of trade secrets, intellectual property theft, inappropriate use of company assets, and employee misconduct
  • Secure the evidence and validate the accuracy, authenticity, and accessibility of the data
  • Document and report the entire incident, ensuring that the report has enough evidence that will be accepted in a court of law
  • Testify as an expert witness when applicable
  • Gather the necessary documents to file for insurance claims
  • Resolve internal cybersecurity disagreements
  • Comply with the laws and regulations required of your industry, state, and country

Success story

To provide a more comprehensive depiction of the benefits of digital forensics services, here’s a success story on how a business withstood a new form of ransomware attack.

  • Challenge: A company was attacked by a Royal ransomware that spread throughout the network, encrypting valuable data, crippling daily operations, and potentially destroying its reputation. The problem was further exacerbated when the threat actors demanded $8 million for the decryption key.
  • Solution: Proven Data analyzed the ransomware’s encryption algorithm to develop a shell script that undid its effects. Once it verified that the script was effective and didn’t damage data, it decrypted the client's entire network within five days.
  • Results: Proven Data provided a forensic analysis report detailing solutions to prevent similar incidents from happening again. More importantly, the client avoided paying the ransom entirely and only incurred costs for Proven Data’s services, which amounted to less than 1% of the ransom demand.

How do I choose the best digital forensics company for my business?

Because digital forensics companies work with sensitive data and legal requirements, conducting good research and due diligence are vital before selecting a partner for your business. Here are some steps to consider when choosing a digital forensic company for your business:

  1. Assess your situation
    Understand the type of crime potentially committed and the action you may want to pursue so you can determine the type of digital forensics expertise and services you want. For instance, some digital forensics companies have expertise in financial fraud, while others specialize in intellectual property theft.
  2. Identify the specialization you require
    Research the different types of digital forensics and discover the one that best fits your situation and industry. Examples of these are audiovisual forensics, video forensics, and database forensics.
  3. Outline your project requirements
    Specify your project scope, including the number of devices and systems that need to be processed, project goals, and the types of services you need.
  4. Set your budget
    Discuss your budget with relevant stakeholders and business leaders, accounting for your planned deadlines and project scope.
  5. Search for potential partners
    Research reputable agency directories like DesignRush, listings, marketplaces, and publications, and ask business partners, colleagues, and industry experts for recommendations. Look for firms with experience in your industry, technology, and country.
  6. Verify their credibility
    Check their industry reputation, case studies, client reviews, testimonies, certifications, awards, and recognitions. Additionally, look for proof of license and insurance, as certain countries require these from a digital forensics company.
  7. Evaluate their team
    Prioritize digital forensics companies that have partnerships with legal firms and law enforcement agencies or have them on staff, as this shows their capability in navigating legal situations during an investigation.
  8. Assess their tools and expertise
    Look at their list of services, legal specialties, digital forensics skills, and tools and technologies. Select those that can investigate onsite, provide comprehensive services, and have a full-scale digital forensics laboratory.
  9. Send a request for proposal (RFP)
    Detail your project scope, budget, timeline, legal and technological requirements, and company brief. Compare proposals from different agencies and select those that offer the best value based on your needs.
  10. Schedule an interview
    Inquire about their willingness to testify, their data collection, analysis, and preservation processes, their cybersecurity measures, evidence handling procedures, and the documentation process. Also, ask for at least three client references to verify their expertise and reputation.
  11. Negotiate terms
    Detail your list of deliverables, timeline, and payment method, and ensure that there are stipulations on confidentiality, data protection, and privacy. Have a lawyer review your terms before signing to guarantee that you are legally protected in the case of an emergency or breach of contract.

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How do I find the best digital forensics company on DesignRush that fits my budget?

Using our agency's filters, you can find the best digital forensics company on DesignRush that fits your budget. Shortlist the selection by choosing from agencies that can cater to projects from $1,000 to above $50,000 based on your budget.

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Our agency directory also lets you browse agency profiles based on location, area of expertise, agency reviews, client types, team size, budget, and hourly rates so you can compare digital forensic companies comprehensively and find the best fit for your project.

What are the key success metrics in digital forensics?

Monitoring key success metrics in digital forensics is crucial in evaluating the progress of your investigation and the efficiency of the digital forensics company. With these, you can ensure that the forensic process meets legal standards, produces accurate results, and maintains the integrity of digital evidence.

Below are some of the standard key success metrics used in digital forensics:

  • Percentage of evidence recovered
    Identifies the portion of evidence retrieved, recovered, and analyzed by the digital forensics company over the total evidence collected
  • Number of prevented data breaches
    Tracks the number of data breaches a digital forensics company mitigated through proactive cybersecurity measures and compares it to the total number of breaches confirmed
  • Return on investment
    Measures how much a business has benefited in terms of cost savings and revenue and compares it to the total amount spent on hiring a digital forensics company
  • Average case resolution time
    Measures the average time a digital forensics company takes to solve a case, with the industry benchmark being between 30 and 90 days
  • Number of successful investigations
    Calculates total number of successful investigations conducted within a specific period of time and determines the effectiveness and reliability of a digital forensics company

What questions should I ask digital forensics services companies before hiring one?

Because digital forensics requires thorough legal and cybersecurity expertise, it is vital to inquire about the skills, knowledge, and credentials of a digital forensics company before hiring one. Doing so will help determine if they have the technical know-how and practical experience to fulfill your project requirements.

Here are some questions to ask digital forensics companies before hiring one:

Its Relevant Background

  1. What digital forensic field do you specialize in — mobile forensics, computer forensics, network forensics, hard-disk forensics, etc.?
  2. Do you specialize in cybercrime or white-collar crime associated with IP theft, trademark or patent violations, banking fraud, hacks, phishing, ransomware, malware, etc.?
  3. What are your team’s credentials? Do you have lawyers on staff?
  4. Do you have experience working with law enforcement during an investigation?
  5. Have you or any of your team members provided witness testimony?
  6. Can you share case studies of projects that are similar to mine?

Its Services and Processes

  1. Can you walk me through your process of preparing a digital forensics report?
  2. What digital forensic techniques do you use?
  3. What is your data collection, analysis, storage, management, preservation, and recovery process?
  4. What is your digital and physical evidence handling and storing procedure? How do you prevent it from being compromised and ensure it is defensible in court?
  5. What technology do you use for digital forensics?
  6. Do you offer around-the-clock availability?
  7. Do you have an insurance policy? What does it cover?
  8. What is your disaster recovery plan?

Related to Your Project

  1. How will you ensure our investigation's confidentiality, data privacy, and security?
  2. Can you investigate our system onsite?
  3. How will your investigation impact our daily operations?
  4. How will we know the progress of our project? How often will you provide reports?
  5. How will you accommodate our project’s evolving scope?

What are the best digital forensics companies in the US?

The top five digital forensics companies in US are the following: 

  • CyberSecOp
    • 5.0 stars on Google (22 reviews)
    • Top clients: Altium Wealth, GFI Capital, RB Investment
  • SugarShot
    • 4.7 stars on Google (30 reviews)
    • Top clients: Epson, Dolby Theaters, Warner Brothers, Monstera
  • ArcherHall
    • 4.2 stars on Google (5 reviews)
    • Top clients: Clark County Public Defender, Kassouni Law, Acorn Legal Services, Remy Moose Manley LLP
  • FTI Consulting
    • 5.0 stars on Google (2 reviews)
    • Top clients: Queensland Nickel, Wells Fargo, Office of the Mayor of the City of New York, Adler Group
  • Group-IB
    • 5.0 stars on Google (4 reviews)
    • Top clients: DHL, DSK Bank, Paxful, University of Naples Federico II

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Digital forensics companies on DesignRush are proficient in safeguarding organizations’ digital systems, helping them mitigate business loss due to cyber-attacks, data or network breaches, online fraud, and other white-collar crimes. They provide expertise in computer forensics, mobile device forensics, network forensics, forensic data analysis, and database forensics.

Digital forensics services companies also specialize in collecting, examining, analyzing, reporting, and storing digital evidence, so organizations can use it to perform internal audits, trace cybercriminals, better study cyber incidents, and take legal action.

Agency Credibility Indicators

The top digital forensics companies demonstrate their outstanding work through notable recognitions, which include but are not limited to:

  • Globee Cybersecurity Awards
  • SC Awards
  • Cybersecurity Excellence Awards
  • Fortress Cybersecurity Awards
  • CyberSecurity Breakthrough Awards
  • Global Infosec Awards

These accolades indicate their ability to consistently deliver top-notch results and reliability for companies seeking robust digital forensics solutions.

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Their proficiency is further affirmed by the following certifications:

  • Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) Certified Forensic Examiner
  • GIAC Experienced Forensic Analyst Accreditation
  • Certified Forensic Computer Examiner (CFCE) by the International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists (IACIS)
  • Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator Certification by the Council of E-Commerce Consultants (EC-Council)
  • EnCase Certified Examiner (EnCE)
  • AccessData Certified Examiner (ACE)
digital forensics certifications: Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) Certified Forensic Examiner, GIAC Experienced Forensic Analyst Accreditation, Certified Forensic Computer Examiner (CFCE) by the International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists (IACIS), Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator Certification by the Council of E-Commerce Consultants (EC-Council), EnCase Certified Examiner (EnCE), AccessData Certified Examiner (ACE)

Agencies’ Supported Technologies

These service providers are proficient in various industry-standard technologies, tools, and software, including but not limited to AccessData FTK, EnCase, Caine, Wireshark, FTK Imager, Xplico, The Sleuth Kit, Magnet RAM Capture, and WindowsSCOPE.

digital forensics technologies: AccessData FTK, EnCase, Caine, Wireshark, FTK Imager, Xplico, The Sleuth Kit, Magnet RAM Capture, WindowsSCOPE.

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