PROTEGGA LLC Whitepapers

Computer Forensics

Deleted Computer Data Uncovered
To most computer users, the hard drive is a mysterious and little known device. Along with their definitions, the relationship of hard drive terms like sectors, clusters, file slack, and unallocated space are examined.

What Would You Do?
What is ethics? Is there any value in ethical behavior within the Computer Forensics industry? Read this whitepaper and judge for yourself.

Computer Forensic Experts?
Would you have an appendectomy performed by an unlicensed, unqualified doctor? Would you have an unlicensed, unqualified attorney defend your murder trial? Would you have your new house built by unlicensed, unqualified electricians and plumbers? Of course not!

Texas Licensing Requirements (October 2007)
In the whitepaper "Computer Forensic Experts?" posted last year, we pointed out some of the issues within the Computer Forensic industry in Texas. With much support from the Private Investigation industry, Texas has addressed some of the issues documented in the previous whitepaper. This paper serves as an update to the initial report.


e-Discovery

Federal Rules of Civil Procedure
The December 2006 Amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure made a few changes to the process of e-disocvery. A clear understanding of what the new rules entail and how they are applied is essential in litigation.

Metadata
Metadata has been with us since the beginning. It is not magical; nor is it limited to Microsoft Office products. Here we describe and define the term, “metadata” in order to provide a more clear understanding of what it is and how it may be utilized in litigation.


Data Recovery

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Litigation Support

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