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Description

The premier choice for forensic investigations, including mobile data acquisition, is enhanced by the introduction of optical character recognition (OCR) support, which effectively retrieves embedded text from scanned images, documents, and PDFs within the evidence collection process. Version 21.2 also broadens support for social media artifacts and features an improved workflow that introduces a new summary view, enabling users to efficiently cross-reference various artifact types and greatly enhancing evidence processing procedures. OpenText Security, previously known as Guidance Software, pioneered the digital investigation software category with the launch of EnCase Forensic in 1998. Over the years, EnCase has upheld its status as the leading standard in criminal investigations, earning the title of Best Computer Forensic Solution from SC Magazine for eight consecutive years. No competing solution provides the same degree of functionality, adaptability, or proven acceptance in court as EnCase Forensic, making it a trusted choice for investigators worldwide. Its continuous evolution and commitment to excellence ensure that it remains at the forefront of forensic technology.

Description

Sherlock Forensics Disk Imager is a specialized Windows application designed for the creation of forensic images from physical drives to assist in the acquisition of digital evidence. It generates raw DD images along with segmented files and EWF E01 formats, which are compatible with various forensic analysis applications. The tool meticulously documents case information, evidence details, and examiner data within a manifest and E01 metadata, while also calculating SHA-256 hashes and providing support for SHA-1 and MD5. Its verification process involves reading both the source drive and the completed image to ensure data integrity; other features include logging bad sectors, a console for live acquisitions, and a protective measure to prevent images from being saved back to the original drive. Aimed at professionals such as digital forensic examiners, law enforcement officials, incident response teams, and corporate investigators, it accommodates both dead-disk and live-acquisition processes on 64-bit versions of Windows 10 and 11. The application operates as a standalone executable, allowing it to function without the need for an installation or additional runtime dependencies, ensuring ease of use for its users. With its robust set of features, it stands out as a vital tool for those involved in the field of digital forensics.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

OpenText Security Suite Yes 
Symantec Data Center Security Yes 
Tableau Yes 
Trellix Endpoint Security (HX) Yes 

Integrations

OpenText Security Suite No 
Symantec Data Center Security No 
Tableau No 
Trellix Endpoint Security (HX) No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

$0
Free to download and use, with no trial period, feature restrictions or license fee.
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App Yes 
iPad App No 
Android App Yes 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) Yes 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

OpenText

Founded

1998

Country

Canada

Website

security.opentext.com/encase-forensic

Vendor Details

Company Name

Sherlock Forensics

Founded

2006

Country

Canada

Website

www.sherlockforensics.com/pages/sherlock-disk-imager.html

Product Features

Product Features

Disk Imaging

Backup Scheduling No 
Bare-Metal Restore No 
Compression No 
Differential Backup No 
Disk Cloning No 
Encryption No 
Image Deployment No 
Incremental Backup No 
Web Access / Restoration No 

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