Digital Forensics
Evidence, preserved. Answers that hold up.
Honeybadger Solutions is a global, one-stop forensic laboratory for court-admissible digital evidence — mobile, computer, server, cloud, and remote — for law firms, corporate counsel, HR and compliance teams, insurers, and private clients. We work across the entire United States and internationally.
What we recover
One laboratory, every source of the truth
A single question rarely lives on a single device. We acquire the phone, the computer, the server, the cloud account, and — where a device cannot be shipped — the evidence remotely, then merge it all into one chronological picture. Below is what we recover, by acquisition method.
| Capability | Mobile & Tablet | Computer, Server & Drives | Cloud Accounts | Remote Extraction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deleted messages & encrypted chat logs | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Call logs, contacts & communication records | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Application data & third-party app parsing | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Location metadata & pattern-of-life analysis | ● | — | ● | ● |
| Cloud account extraction (100+ services) | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Images, video & deleted media carving | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Volatile memory (RAM) & hibernation files | — | ● | — | ● |
| Encrypted volumes — BitLocker & FileVault | — | ● | — | ● |
| Server, RAID & virtual-machine acquisition | — | ● | ● | ● |
| Screen-lock bypass (authorized matters only) | ● | — | — | — |
| Full file-system extraction (advanced access) | ● | — | — | — |
| Malware, stalkerware & C2 detection (YARA) | ● | ● | — | ● |
| OCR, transcription & keyword indexing | ● | ● | ● | ● |
Primary Engine
Oxygen Forensics Detective leads a best-of-breed forensic stack — supported by Cellebrite, Magnet, Belkasoft, GMDSOFT, Detego and more — merging computer, mobile, server, and cloud data into a single unified chronological timeline.
Global Remote Acquisition
Evidence acquired from laptops, servers, and mobile devices anywhere in the world over secure, encrypted protocols — no hardware shipped, no chain-of-custody delay, and acquisition beginning the day authorization is granted.
Specialized services
What we do, in the order it should be done
Preserve first, triage next, analyze against a defined scope, and report in a form a court can rely on. Each engagement is scoped to the matter in front of us.
Mobile & Tablet Forensics
Logical, file-system, and full extractions where the device allows — deleted messages, encrypted chats, call and contact history, media with embedded timestamps, app usage, and the device’s own location records.
Computer & Hard-Drive Forensics
Deep-sector imaging for Windows, macOS (including T2 and Apple Silicon) and Linux — behind write protection, hash-verified, capturing what a machine quietly remembers long after the files are gone.
Cloud Account Extraction
Mail, files, chat, meetings and the audit logs behind them — collected through each platform’s own compliance mechanisms, where an account-compromise answer usually sits in configuration and sign-in history.
Remote Forensic Extraction
The device never leaves its custodian. A targeted or full acquisition over secure protocols, hashed at source and destination — domestic and international, the day authority is granted.
Rapid Field Triage
When speed is the priority, on-site triage identifies the two or three devices that actually carry the answer — keywords, illicit files, or sensitive intellectual property surfaced in seconds.
Deleted-Data Recovery
Deleted rarely means gone. We recover messages, documents, photos and fragments from the space they left behind — and where the content is truly gone, the act of deletion itself is often the finding.
Chain of Custody & Defensible Collection
Authority and scope confirmed first, the original sealed, all analysis run on a verified copy, and every transfer, seal, date and signature recorded — a custody record built to be read by the other side.
Server & Enterprise Forensics
Live acquisition of servers, RAID arrays, virtual machines, and enterprise systems — including volatile-memory capture — with the effect on the running system documented, so we collect the evidence without taking the business offline. Event, access, and audit-log analysis included.
Expert Reporting & Testimony
Reports that name their methods and tools, separate findings from interpretation, and declare their limits — with sworn declarations and testimony that translate the technical into plain language.
The forensic ecosystem
A best-of-breed stack, not a single box
No one tool reaches every device or every artifact. We run a validated ecosystem — led by one engine, cross-checked by others — so a finding is confirmed, not merely produced.
Oxygen Forensics Detective
Our primary engine for deep-dive app parsing, cloud extraction across 100+ services, and “pattern-of-life” behavioral analysis — merging computer, mobile, server, and cloud evidence into one chronological timeline, with superior link analysis showing the connections between people, devices, and locations.
— and additional specialist tools, selected to the matter
The Honeybadger advantage
Why the evidence holds
Oxygen-Centric Analytics
Superior data visualization and link analysis that shows the connections between people, devices, and locations — not just a folder of recovered files.
Multi-Tool Validation
Every significant finding is cross-validated across the full stack — the discipline that makes a report defensible when it is challenged under cross-examination.
Nationwide & International
From our lab to every state in the country and across international borders — with remote extraction and on-site travel, we support your investigation and data-preservation needs wherever the devices are.
Types of cases we handle
Where forensics decides the matter
How an engagement runs
Preserve. Acquire. Analyze. Report.
Preserve
Confirm authority and scope, then lock down devices and accounts before a retention policy or continued use can erase the record.
Acquire
Image behind write protection with hashes at source and destination — on-site, in-lab, or remotely, whichever the matter needs.
Analyze
Examine against a defined question and period, merge sources into one timeline, and cross-validate every significant finding.
Report
Deliver a report that names its methods and limits — with a full chain of custody, sworn declarations, and testimony when required.
Common questions
What clients ask first
An employee just resigned and we think they took files. What do we do right now?
Do not log in to the device or reissue the laptop. Secure it, note who has handled it, and preserve the person’s account and mailbox before a retention policy deletes them. The evidence of a USB copy or cloud upload is fragile, and the first hour often decides the matter — call us before you confront anyone.
Will the report stand up in court?
It is built to. We work to recognized methodology, name our tools and versions, verify with cryptographic hashes, maintain a complete chain of custody, and separate findings from interpretation — every report written to be defended line by line, with sworn testimony available when a matter requires it.
Can you recover deleted files or get into a locked device?
Often, yes — it depends on the device, the elapsed time, and what has happened since. Deleted data survives only until its space is reused; screen-lock and full file-system access are device-dependent and, where lawful authority exists, change the picture entirely. We tell you honestly what is reachable before you commit.
Do you have to ship the device, or can you work remotely?
Both. For many matters a remote acquisition over secure protocols is faster and cleaner — the device stays with its custodian, and acquisition begins the day authority is granted. When a device must be imaged in hand, we travel. A matter is handled as one coordinated engagement, domestic or international.
Can I examine a spouse’s or employee’s device?
Only with proper authority. Marriage does not confer the right to search a spouse’s phone, and a personal account needs the owner’s informed authorization or proper legal process. A company-owned device is usually examinable subject to policy. We confirm authority before we touch anything.
The clock on digital evidence is rarely yours.
Tell us what your matter turns on, and we will tell you honestly what the evidence can and cannot establish — and preserve it correctly before anyone can argue about how it was handled.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is digital forensics and when do I need it?
Digital forensics is the forensically sound acquisition, preservation, and analysis of electronic evidence. You need it whenever data on a device may matter to a dispute — intellectual-property theft, employment matters, fraud, family-law cases, incident response, or any situation where you must prove what happened on a phone, computer, or account.
What devices and data can you recover and analyze?
We work with computers, mobile devices, removable media, and cloud accounts, recovering and analyzing files, communications, access logs, and metadata using accepted forensic methodology. Deleted data is often recoverable, and we work from verified forensic images rather than the original device wherever possible.
Do you maintain chain of custody for court?
Yes. We preserve originals, work from verified images, and record every step so findings hold up in litigation or arbitration. Documented chain of custody and defensible methodology are central to how we work, and we frequently coordinate directly with outside counsel.
What should I do to preserve evidence before you arrive?
If you suspect a device holds important evidence, avoid using it, do not install or delete anything, and leave it in its current state — continued use can overwrite recoverable data. If it is powered off, leave it off; if it is on, do not start shutting things down before speaking with us. Then call us for guidance.
Can digital forensics work alongside a broader investigation?
Yes. Our forensics work integrates with our private investigations, financial investigations, and cyber and incident-response teams, so a matter can move from detection through defensible evidence preservation with one coordinated, licensed provider.
How do I get started with a forensic examination?
Call 602-725-2818 or request a confidential consultation. Honeybadger Solutions is a veteran-owned, Arizona-licensed and insured firm; every inquiry is handled confidentially.