Revolutionary Forensic Imaging System First to Display Preview of Digital Evidence in Real-Time

EATONTOWN, N.J. - Aug. 19, 2013 - PRLog -- Digital evidence critical to criminal investigations can now be captured faster and viewed instantly, adding simplicity the investigative process and saving detectives time and money. CyanLine, a company that specializes in computer forensics and network security solutions to help law enforcement agencies, companies and law firms on both a domestic and international level, welcomed its new technological innovation, the Fast Disk Acquisition System (http://www.cyanline.com/fdas.php) (FDAS) to its line of cutting-edge investigative products.

The first of its kind to transmit a forensic image directly to a network storage as well as the power to host a read-only file share, FDAS offers investigators the ability to begin dissecting digital evidence in real time as soon as acquisition starts. This next-generation computer forensic analysis tool cuts time and physical storage restraints. 

CyanLine CEO and FDAS creator, Steven Branigan, said the advanced system is essential for investigating any crime that involves computer evidence or gathering e-discovery information.  

“Digital evidence has helped police solve crimes as varied as child pornography, identity theft, and murder,” noted the New York State Police Department editor in an article in The Police Chief magazine. “Yet few police departments have the resources to collect and analyze digital evidence on their own.”

In addition to the real-time image preview capability, FDAS is noted for its 12 GB/minute acquisition speed. Branigan affirms that by reducing forensic image acquisition hours, investigators can allocate more time toward data analysis. “I’ve witnessed countless investigators go on location, take 4-6 hours to make a forensic image, arrive back at the office and only then realize they hadn’t made a valid copy because the original disk was either password-protected or the wrong disk,” he stated. “FDAS gives investigators a head start by allowing them to preview what’s on the computer instantly from the device or from a remote network. They know immediately if they have the right disk, if it can be properly copied, and can even begin analyzing the data right then and there. This is huge for investigations where time is of the essence.” 

Digital evidence provides solid answers in many criminal investigations. According to a Forensic Science Communications journal, instead of producing interpretive conclusions, as in many forensic disciplines, computer forensic science produces direct information and data that may have significance in a case.

“It’s vital to get that copy as cheaply and quickly as possible so investigators can focus on what’s most important—analysis. The analysis is where value is added and skills can be put to use by identifying data critical to a case,” Branigan attests 

FDAS is a simple digital evidence collection solution that is both secure and fast. For more details about this pioneering product, visit www.CyanLine.com.

About Cyanline

Based in New Jersey, CyanLine specializes in the prevention, detection and investigation of cyber crimes. Serving both victims of high-tech cyber crime, providing services in both a professional and confidential manner that is client-focused and results-driven. Designed with state-of-the-art technology, CyanLine’s products work to deliver quality, reliable results.

Forensic scientist and licensed private investigator, Steven Branigan, CEO, has made it his mission to create forensically sound products to advance the investigative industry. Renowned speaker and instructor, Branigan is an active member in the High Technology Crime Investigation Association (HTCIA), Federal Bureau Investigation’s Infragard, New Jersey License Private Investigators Association, and on the Digital Forensics Certification Board. Branigan is the author of High Tech Crimes Revealed and recently published an article in the Journal of Forensic Sciences. Branigan has received awards from the U.S. Secret Service and New Jersey State Police.