Cloud Forensic Services

Certified cloud data investigations for legal, corporate and regulatory cases

Cloud Evidence Preservation

Cloud data is volatile and may be automatically purged. Immediate legal holds are critical for preserving evidence in cloud environments.

Cloud Forensic Investigation Services

We provide court-admissible cloud examinations for:

  • Litigation and eDiscovery requests
  • Corporate internal investigations
  • Regulatory compliance matters
  • Data breach investigations
  • Insider threat analysis
  • Fraud and financial crime cases

Cloud Platforms We Investigate

Comprehensive forensic support for all major cloud services:

Business Productivity

  • Microsoft 365 (Exchange, OneDrive, SharePoint)
  • Google Workspace (Gmail, Drive, Meet)
  • Slack Enterprise
  • Box Enterprise
  • Dropbox Business

Infrastructure

  • Amazon Web Services (AWS)
  • Microsoft Azure
  • Google Cloud Platform
  • IBM Cloud
  • Oracle Cloud

Specialty Services

  • Salesforce CRM
  • ServiceNow
  • Workday
  • Zoom Enterprise
  • Custom SaaS applications

Cloud Evidence Collection Tips

  • Implement legal holds immediately
  • Preserve administrator audit logs
  • Capture metadata with API calls
  • Document collection methodology
  • Use forensic experts for defensible collection

Cloud Forensic Process

1

Evidence Preservation

Securing cloud data:

  • Legal hold implementation
  • API-based evidence collection
  • Metadata preservation
  • Chain of custody initiation
2

Data Acquisition

Forensically sound collection:

  • Native export tools
  • Forensic API utilization
  • Cloud-to-cloud transfer
  • Hash verification
3

Cloud Analysis

Examining cloud artifacts:

  • User activity reconstruction
  • Permission and sharing analysis
  • Version history examination
  • Deleted content recovery
4

Reporting & Testimony

Presenting findings:

  • Detailed forensic report
  • Collection methodology documentation
  • Expert witness preparation
  • Regulatory submission support

Cloud Forensic Artifacts

Evidence Type Forensic Value Collection Method Retention Challenges
Email Communications Content, attachments, metadata eDiscovery export, API collection Auto-purge policies, shared mailboxes
Cloud Storage Files, versions, sharing history Forensic download with metadata Version limits, recycle bin retention
Audit Logs User activities, access patterns Admin console exports Short retention periods (often 90-180 days)
Collaboration Data Chats, edits, participation Platform-specific tools Ephemeral messaging features
Virtual Machines System state, disk images Snapshot preservation Cost of storage, auto-termination

Cloud Investigation Note

Cloud platforms have varying retention policies and data availability. Immediate action is critical as some cloud evidence may be automatically purged in as little as 30 days.

Our Cloud Forensic Technology

Cloud infrastructure
Data analysis
Forensic lab
Digital forensics

Accredited Cloud Forensic Tools

We utilize industry-leading solutions for cloud investigations:

  • Microsoft 365 eDiscovery Premium
  • Google Vault Enterprise
  • CloudNine Law & Relativity
  • Nuix Digital Investigation Platform
  • ISO 17025 accredited procedures
  • Custom API integration tools

Need Cloud Forensic Services?

Our certified examiners provide court-admissible cloud investigations

Emergency Response: 020 7237 6805

or request a confidential consultation

Why Choose Our Cloud Forensics Service?

  • Court-approved collection methods
  • Certified cloud forensic examiners
  • ISO 17025 accredited processes
  • Defensible evidence handling
  • Expert witness testimony
  • Multi-cloud investigation experience