About the Laboratory
​Housed within a secure police building, the Silicon Valley Digital Forensics Laboratory is dedicated to providing industry-leading digital evidence processing services. In a rapidly evolving digital landscape our Laboratory seizes the opportunity to provide a unique solution to the industry's growing backlog of digital devices and increased processing times. Our diverse team of experts maintain the highest standards for training and evidence processing to support agencies within and outside of the criminal justice system. Contact us to learn more about our services and how we can help you achieve your investigatory goals.​​
Services We Provide
We are a team of experts in digital forensics, dedicated to providing industry-standard mobile forensics services to our clients. Our technicians utilizes state-of-the-art hardware and software to provide quick, accurate, and reliable analyses of Android and iOS devices that fit your various investigatory needs.
Basic Acquisition
Tier 1
Suitable for simple imaging
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iOS/Android Logical Acquisition
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Portable Case File via Blu-Ray Disc
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Brief Forensic Report Outline Procedures
Standard Analysis
Tier 2
Suitable for basic e-Discovery
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Everything in Tier 1
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iOS/Android Full File System Acquisition
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Parsing & Analysis of Artifacts
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Tagging & Filtering of Artifacts
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Forensic Reports Provided
Comprehensive Investigation
Tier 3
Suitable for in-depth artifact analysis and reporting.
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Everything in Tier 2
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In-depth Artifact Analysis (Timelines, Communications, Connections, etc.)
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Customizable Reporting with Consultation
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Legal Consultation (e.g., expert testimony) Additional
Maintaining the Highest Professional Standards
Laboratory Protocols
Silicon Valley Digital Forensics Laboratory follows strict security and restricted access procedures to guarantee the integrity of analyses. Policies and procedures meet the highest international standards for digital device handling and evidence analysis.
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Our laboratory strives to attain the highest level of performance. Aggregate data on average processing times, devices processed, cases completed, internships provided, and agencies supported are published for professional purposes at different points throughout the year and in our annual report.
Technician Training
Our junior and senior technicians receive comprehensive and industry-relevant classroom and practical training. Prior to conducting investigations, technicians must demonstrate proficiency by successfully passing both a written exam and a practical test, evaluating their knowledge and application of digital forensics methods and procedures. Completed investigations undergo quality assurance procedures by senior technicians and laboratory managers.
