RenewData Forensic Experts Completed Thousands of Forensic Data Collections and Investigations for Corporations, Law Firms, and Government Agencies

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- RenewData®, a leading provider of services for the discovery, archiving, and governance of electronically stored information (ESI), today announced its forensic experts have conducted thousands of acquisitions for many high-profile proceedings, class action lawsuits, Department of Justice requests, intellectual property theft cases, patent infringement, and compliance requirements. These projects involved making thousands of forensic images and active data copies at multiple national and international locations, many of which involved data in excess of 10 terabytes.

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RenewData's industry leading forensic experts have conducted these acquisitions and investigations for many prominent clients and are highly accomplished at the delivery of evidence retrieved from virtually any environment, email or file type including deleted, encrypted and protected materials. One of the more robust large-scale forensic data collection projects the team recently conducted involved more than 300 forensic images from 30 cities with approximately 13 terabytes of data.

"When an organization is facing a lawsuit or investigation, it is imperative that the team properly collect all relevant data without compromising its integrity," said Rich Cohen, executive vice president of legal services at RenewData. "RenewData's experts utilize a verifiable chain-of-custody methodology when collecting data which has stood up in numerous court proceedings. Plus, the experience and credentials of our forensic experts have been tested and proven through numerous investigations and large collections. Because of our experience and methodologies, our clients feel they have a solid partner they can depend on when facing the many challenges of investigations and lawsuits."

RenewData forensic experts not only possess substantial investigation and forensic acquisition experience but also hold many relevant certifications including; Private Investigator licenses, EnCase Certified Examiner (EnCE), Certified Computer Examiner (CCE), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), INFOSEC Assessment Methodology (IAM), and Mobile Phone Seizure Certification (MPSC).

RenewData forensic experts are conducting a free webinar titled "Building a Sound Forensic Readiness Plan" to provide a better understanding of the forensic risks many organizations face, as well as tools and best practices that will enable better preparation before investigations occur. Attendees to this webinar will learn about:

• Proactively identifying the threats faced by your organization that may require digital forensic evidence
• Identifying to what extent you can already collect digital forensic evidence
• Potential legal issues surrounding forensics such as admissibility, data protection and limits to surveillance
• Preserving metadata prior to forensic evidence collection
• Creating and testing a forensic plan of action in case of an investigation
  

The webinar will take place, Tuesday, November 10th at 1:00p.m. Central time. To register for the webinar, go to http://www.renewdata.com/registration.php.

About RenewData
RenewData is a trusted provider of services for the discovery, archiving, and governance of electronically stored information (ESI) to help law firms, corporations, and government agencies proactively manage the inherent risks associated with ESI. RenewData services feature unique and scalable technology, superior legal and technical expertise, and a high security facility to deliver defensible, accessible, and manageable data to our clients in a cost-effective and timely manner. RenewData has been ranked a top provider for four consecutive years in the Socha-Gelbmann Electronic Discovery Survey Report and included for three years in Inc. Magazine's list of fastest-growing privately held companies. For more information, visit www.renewdata.com or call 888.811.3789.