About Global Digital Forensics
We've been delivering forensic analysis to attorneys and courts since before Google existed. Three decades of experience, hundreds of courts, six continents, and we're still growing.
Our History
Global Digital Forensics was founded in 1996, at a time when most businesses were just beginning to understand what a computer network was. Our founders recognized early that digital evidence would become central to legal proceedings and business security, and set out to build the most capable forensic organization in the country.
Initially, our focus was cybersecurity, and we became highly proficient at both preventing and mitigating damage from cyber breaches and attacks. Over time, our forensic capabilities expanded to encompass every aspect of digital forensic analysis, from single-device examinations to enterprise-scale eDiscovery matters involving millions of documents and dozens of custodians.
Today, GDF is one of the oldest and most respected firms in the industry. We've worked on every type of matter, from criminal prosecutions and civil litigation to corporate forensic matters and regulatory inquiries, in courts and jurisdictions around the world.
What Makes GDF Different
Simply put, we're different because we have almost three decades of experience helping clients deal with cybercrime at all phases, from cybersecurity protection to forensic analysis to remediation, evidence presentation, and prosecution. Our staff has real-world experience in the field and in court, in addition to full training and industry certification.
We work discreetly and with absolute confidentiality. Our clients trust us with their most sensitive matters because they know that GDF will handle every engagement with the professionalism, discretion, and technical rigor it demands.
Certifications & Standards
GDF's examiners hold certifications from the leading forensic certification bodies in the industry. All examinations are conducted in compliance with Department of Justice recommended standards, NIST guidelines, and applicable court rules.
- EnCase Certified Examiner (EnCE)
- AccessData Certified Examiner (ACE)
- GIAC Certified Forensic Examiner (GCFE)
- GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA)
- GIAC Advanced Smartphone Forensics (GASF)
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
- GIAC Penetration Tester (GPEN)
- Cellebrite Certified Mobile Examiner (CCME)
- CompTIA Security+ and Network+
Court & Legal Experience
GDF has provided expert witness testimony, prepared evidence packages, and served as forensic consultants to both plaintiff and defense counsel in hundreds of cases across the United States and internationally. Our experts have testified in:
- All U.S. Federal Districts except the 1st
- U.S. Court of International Trade
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
- State courts in New York, Florida, California, Texas, Massachusetts, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Delaware, Nevada, and Connecticut
- Arbitration proceedings governed by AAA, JAMS, and ICC rules
- International courts in the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Japan, and Brazil
Industries Served
GDF has handled matters in virtually every industry sector. Our clients include organizations in:
- Financial services and banking
- Healthcare and medical systems
- Government and defense
- Technology and telecommunications
- Aerospace and manufacturing
- Legal services (law firms of all sizes)
- Energy and utilities
- Retail and e-commerce
- Education and research institutions
- Insurance and real estate
Work With an Industry Leader
Three decades of experience, court-proven methodology, and a team of certified analysts ready to tackle your most complex digital matter.