Tools of the Trade: Write-Blockers & Forensic Software
(Note: These are examples of commonly used forensic tools. We do not endorse any specific product or vendor.)
Hardware Write-Blockers & Imaging Devices
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OpenText Forensic Hardware – Imagers, duplicators, and write-block devices for preserving evidence (opentext.com)
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Digital Intelligence (DI) – UltraBlock and UltraBay write-blockers for lab and field use (digitalintelligence.com)
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CRU (WiebeTech) – Forensic ComboDock and UltraDock series for multiple device types (cdsg.com)
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Logicube – WriteProtect series, portable and desktop write-block solutions (logicube.com)
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SalvationDATA – DK2 write blockers and adapters for secure acquisition (salvationdata.com)
Forensic Software & Analysis Platforms
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Exterro FTK (Forensic Toolkit) – Imaging, artifact discovery, and reporting for investigations (exterro.com)
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Belkasoft Evidence Center X – Multi-platform analysis including computer, mobile, cloud, and memory forensics (belkasoft.com)
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Autopsy & Sleuth Kit – Open-source forensic tools for file system analysis, recovery, and timeline reconstruction (sleuthkit.org)
