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Computer Forensics and Electronic Evidence Sherlock Holmes in the 21st Century
		With organizations today relying more on technology than they do on printed documents, paper-shredding parties to destroy evidence of wrongdoing have been made all but obsolete by computer forensics -- the collection, preservation, analysis and presentation of electronic evidence.

"QUICK, WATSON! THE GAME'S AFOOT!"

A Sensei computer forensics technologist is truly a digital detective, a kind of Sherlock Holmes for the 21st century.
Searching for and recovering existing and deleted data on computers, CDs, DVDs, cell phones, MP3 players, and other data storage devices is as much an art as it is a science. It requires a specialized understanding of how data is affected on these devices, going above and beyond what most end-users or IT support personnel know.

Highly certified and experienced
Sensei forensic technologists hold the most prestigious certifications available to private firms – either the EnCE (EnCase Certified Examiner), issued by Guidance Software, and/or the Certified Computer Examiner, (CCE), issued by The International Society of Forensic Computer Examiners (ISFCE). In addition, our technologists have years of experience in the field to guide them in knowing exactly where to look for hidden or deleted evidence.

Professional and meticulous
Just like gathering physical evidence, computer forensics is difficult, painstaking, and careful work. A moment’s inattention to detail and procedure may result in trampling evidence and rendering it inadmissible.

Sensei’s forensic technologists follow the most rigid and forensically sound processes for the collection and acquisition of electronic evidence. The source device or data set is always preserved in its entirety and remains unaltered. Once the evidence is acquired and its integrity verified, it is processed, allowing our professionals to explore the data thoroughly and efficiently.

Knowledgeable and armed with the latest acquisition tools
Even with the source material properly prepared, a computer forensic technologist must know what to look for, where to find it, and what tools will work best for any given situation. Sensei technologists have a wide range of specialized computer forensic tools and techniques on hand to locate pertinent information, depending on the hardware, operating system, applications, and file formats used by the source device.

If data is still present, even in a fragmented form, there is no limit as to what Sensei’s computer forensic technologists can find. Whether it’s recovering e-mails or files that had been deleted, determining how certain data entered or exited a computer, or identifying the last time a file was opened or modified, electronic evidence can be used in a variety of civil and criminal cases.

What types of cases benefit from computer forensics?
E- discovery can have a positive impact in a wide range of situations and cases, including:

Theft of Proprietary Data
Espionage
Cyber Harassment and Abuse
Discrimination
Pornography
Fraud
Murder
Terrorism
Spyware
Divorce/Adultery
Libel and Defamation
Criminal Defense

These are examples of only a few of the types of situations that could benefit from computer forensics. Please contact Sensei Enterprises, Inc. in order to confidentially discuss your specific case and learn how we can help.

BIGGER DOESN'T ALWAYS MEAN BETTER

You’ve probably already learned that bigger isn’t always better, and as a general rule, large computer forensics firms charge more. After all, they have to – companies that spend millions on advertising and overhead have to get that money back somewhere. But if you’d rather get what you pay for (and only pay for the service you get), consider the experts at Sensei.

Sensei is a small boutique firm with over a decade of experience and a national reputation for integrity, service, and professionalism. We give the same careful attention to each client and every case, no matter how big or small. Our rates are reasonable, our people certified, and once a client becomes a client, they usually stay a client.

We hope you consider becoming one of ours.

WE WROTE THE BOOK ON ELECTRONIC EVIDENCE

The Electronic Evidence and Discovery Handbook

The company’s founders, Sharon D. Nelson, Esq. and John W. Simek, are acknowledged experts in the field, and are often on the road educating audiences across the country about technology issues for the legal profession, including the value of computer forensics. They have also written articles about technology and the law for many publications, and even co-authored several books, including The Electronic Evidence and Discovery Handbook (ABA, 2006).

Ms. Nelson writes a leading technology blog, Ride the Lightning, that explores the changing world of electronic evidence. Mr. Simek also writes a blog in collaboration with Michael C. Maschke, Sensei's Director of Computer Forensics, entitled Digital Samurai, that keeps up with the latest developments in information technology. Together, the three have written The 2009 Solo and Small Firm Legal Technology Guide: Critical Decisions Made Simple, an annual publication that helps attorneys evaluate the latest technology to find what works for their firm.

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RELATED SEMINARS PRESENTED BY SENSEI

The seminars listed below are presented by Sharon D. Nelson, Esq. and John W. Simek, Sensei’s President and Vice-President, and are available to larger law firms and other organizations.

Digital Evidence and Electronic Discovery:
Sherlock Holmes Goes Digital
"An introduction to the art and science of computer forensics and electronic discovery – why we need it, how it works, and how to make it work for your firm or business."

Electronic Evidence in Family Law Cases
"Explore the rise of electronic evidence in family law cases and the technological and ethical boundaries of spyware, adware, and other high-tech applications in gathering useful – and useable – evidence."

Report from the Battlefront: Electronic Evidence
After the New Federal Rules
"Federal rules concerning computer forensics and electronic evidence gathering are a constantly shifting landscape. This seminar brings the latest developments to the audience and discusses the ramifications in the courtroom."

Dancing in the Minefield: The Admissability and
Authentication of Electronic Evidence
"With every judge's ruling and every new state and federal law, many attorneys feel unsure of the terrain every time they need to work with electronic evidence in a courtroom. This seminar shows you where the latest mines are buried, and how to avoid them."

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