What is Digital Forensics?
DNA
Forensic DNA involves conducting DNA analysis tests. DNA data is more reliable than many other kinds.
Biometrics
Forensic biometrics technology involves the use of unique identifiers, such as fingerprints, and facial recognition.
Toxicology
Forensic toxicology is the analysis of biological samples for the presence of toxins, including drugs.
Forensic pathology is a subspecialty of pathology that investigates non-natural or suspicious deaths.
Pathology
Digital Forensics
Digital forensics is a branch of forensic science that focuses on identifying, collecting, and examining information stored in digital form—such as files, emails, or online activity—in a way that preserves its integrity and makes it suitable for use in court. Just like DNA, pathology, toxicology, or biometric forensics, digital forensics is built on strict methods, standards, and scientific principles to ensure that the results are accurate, reliable, and defensible.
For most people, DNA evidence or fingerprint analysis immediately brings to mind images of highly trained experts working in a lab, because we understand that if evidence is mishandled, its credibility is lost. Digital evidence is no different. If electronic information is copied, altered, or presented without a proper forensic process, its value can quickly disappear—or worse, it can mislead the entire case.
We make digital forensics accessible, scalable, and integrated.
Umbrella REVEAL is a subscription-based service tailored for legal professionals seeking clarity on when and how to apply digital forensics in their cases. REVEAL is not a software platform but a service offering delivered by experienced digital forensic examiners who support law firms in identifying the forensic relevance of their legal matters.
Each subscription includes up to 36 hours of legal cases professional review per cycle. Umbrella’s forensic experts analyze the material provided and determine whether digital forensics can strengthen the case—whether through full forensic investigations, expert opinions, affidavits, or courtroom testimony. While investigations are not included within the REVEAL package, subscribers receive discounted access to these services when required.
REVEAL also serves an educational function. It helps lawyers learn to recognize digital forensic touchpoints in their legal matters, improving their confidence and competence when handling modern evidence types such as mobile data, cloud accounts, emails, and communication logs.
Umbrella INSIGHT is a hands-on service designed for legal professionals, compliance teams, and investigators who want to perform forensically sound data collection and triage on their own. As the next step beyond REVEAL, INSIGHT provides essential tools and foundational training to help users identify, collect, and assess digital evidence at the point of need.
Each engagement includes purpose-built hardware kits, standardized workflows, and expert-led training from Umbrella’s forensic specialists. Legal teams gain the practical, hands-on skills to locate, extract, and preserve relevant data sources without compromising evidentiary integrity or legal standards. This enables faster triage, early identification of critical evidence, and better decisions before escalating to a full investigation.
INSIGHT helps organizations become more responsive and evidence-aware. It reduces reliance on urgent third-party services while strengthening legal defensibility and chain-of-custody practices. Whether used for internal matters or client cases, INSIGHT ensures digital evidence is handled correctly from the start.
Umbrella REVEAL is a subscription-based service tailored for legal professionals seeking clarity on when and how to apply digital forensics in their cases. REVEAL is not a software platform but a service offering delivered by experienced digital forensic examiners who support law firms in identifying the forensic relevance of their legal matters.
Each subscription includes up to 36 hours of legal cases professional review per cycle. Umbrella’s forensic experts analyze the material provided and determine whether digital forensics can strengthen the case—whether through full forensic investigations, expert opinions, affidavits, or courtroom testimony. While investigations are not included within the REVEAL package, subscribers receive discounted access to these services when required.
REVEAL also serves an educational function. It helps lawyers learn to recognize digital forensic touchpoints in their legal matters, improving their confidence and competence when handling modern evidence types such as mobile data, cloud accounts, emails, and communication logs.
Umbrella INSIGHT is a hands-on service designed for legal professionals, compliance teams, and investigators who want to perform forensically sound data collection and triage on their own. As the next step beyond REVEAL, INSIGHT provides essential tools and foundational training to help users identify, collect, and assess digital evidence at the point of need.
Each engagement includes purpose-built hardware kits, standardized workflows, and expert-led training from Umbrella’s forensic specialists. Legal teams gain the practical, hands-on skills to locate, extract, and preserve relevant data sources without compromising evidentiary integrity or legal standards. This enables faster triage, early identification of critical evidence, and better decisions before escalating to a full investigation.
INSIGHT helps organizations become more responsive and evidence-aware. It reduces reliance on urgent third-party services while strengthening legal defensibility and chain-of-custody practices. Whether used for internal matters or client cases, INSIGHT ensures digital evidence is handled correctly from the start.
Umbrella INSIGHT is a hands-on service designed for legal professionals, compliance teams, and investigators who want to perform forensically sound data collection and triage on their own. As the next step beyond REVEAL, INSIGHT provides essential tools and foundational training to help users identify, collect, and assess digital evidence at the point of need.
Each engagement includes purpose-built hardware kits, standardised workflows, and expert-led training from Umbrella’s forensic specialists. Legal teams gain the practical, hands-on skills to locate, extract, and preserve relevant data sources without compromising evidentiary integrity or legal standards. This enables faster triage, early identification of critical evidence, and better decisions before escalating to a full investigation.
INSIGHT helps organisations become more responsive and evidence-aware. It reduces reliance on urgent third-party services while strengthening legal defensibility and chain-of-custody practices. Whether used for internal matters or client cases, INSIGHT ensures digital evidence is handled correctly from the start.
Umbrella INSIGHT is a hands-on service designed for legal professionals, compliance teams, and investigators who want to perform forensically sound data collection and triage on their own. As the next step beyond REVEAL, INSIGHT provides essential tools and foundational training to help users identify, collect, and assess digital evidence at the point of need.
Each engagement includes purpose-built hardware kits, standardized workflows, and expert-led training from Umbrella’s forensic specialists. Legal teams gain the practical, hands-on skills to locate, extract, and preserve relevant data sources without compromising evidentiary integrity or legal standards. This enables faster triage, early identification of critical evidence, and better decisions before escalating to a full investigation.
INSIGHT helps organizations become more responsive and evidence-aware. It reduces reliance on urgent third-party services while strengthening legal defensibility and chain-of-custody practices. Whether used for internal matters or client cases, INSIGHT ensures digital evidence is handled correctly from the start.
Umbrella SENTINEL is a preventative service that helps law firms and organizations securely store digital evidence in certified, tamper-proof environments. It is designed for clients who want to reduce risk and ensure long-term legal defensibility by preserving digital artifacts before legal disputes arise.
Each onboarding includes training, intake protocols, and access to certified evidence storage systems. Legal teams and corporate clients learn how to identify what data should be preserved, how to handle and submit it correctly, and how to apply forensic storage practices that ensure admissibility, traceability, and full chain-of-custody compliance. This provides a clear and practical foundation for defensible, long-term evidence preservation.
SENTINEL can also be offered by law firms as a proactive service to clients, helping prevent future legal challenges tied to misconduct, fraud, or internal conflicts. Whether storing forensic images or safeguarding sensitive client data, SENTINEL provides peace of mind before problems escalate.
Umbrella SENTINEL is a preventative service that helps law firms and organizations securely store digital evidence in certified, tamper-proof environments. It is designed for clients who want to reduce risk and ensure long-term legal defensibility by preserving digital artifacts before legal disputes arise.
Each onboarding includes training, intake protocols, and access to certified evidence storage systems. Legal teams and corporate clients learn how to identify what data should be preserved, how to handle and submit it correctly, and how to apply forensic storage practices that ensure admissibility, traceability, and full chain-of-custody compliance. This provides a clear and practical foundation for defensible, long-term evidence preservation.
SENTINEL can also be offered by law firms as a proactive service to clients, helping prevent future legal challenges tied to misconduct, fraud, or internal conflicts. Whether storing forensic images or safeguarding sensitive client data, SENTINEL provides peace of mind before problems escalate.
Umbrella INSIGHT is a hands-on service designed for legal professionals, compliance teams, and investigators who want to perform forensically sound data collection and triage on their own. As the next step beyond REVEAL, INSIGHT provides essential tools and foundational training to help users identify, collect, and assess digital evidence at the point of need.
Each engagement includes purpose-built hardware kits, standardized workflows, and expert-led training from Umbrella’s forensic specialists. Legal teams gain the practical, hands-on skills to locate, extract, and preserve relevant data sources without compromising evidentiary integrity or legal standards. This enables faster triage, early identification of critical evidence, and better decisions before escalating to a full investigation.
INSIGHT helps organizations become more responsive and evidence-aware. It reduces reliance on urgent third-party services while strengthening legal defensibility and chain-of-custody practices. Whether used for internal matters or client cases, INSIGHT ensures digital evidence is handled correctly from the start.
Umbrella SENTRIX is a secure, web-based platform designed to unify digital forensics operations across all Umbrella Forensics services. It allows law firms, investigators, and compliance teams to manage digital evidence, cases, and collaboration in a centralized, encrypted environment.
Through SENTRIX, users of REVEAL, INSIGHT, and SENTINEL can upload digital evidence, manage access, and follow investigations as they unfold. It serves as a secure workspace for internal and external teams, enabling streamlined collaboration. SENTRIX ensures clear communication, preserves evidentiary integrity, and supports the case lifecycle—from upload to final report.
Whether used to manage internal cases or collaborate with Umbrella’s investigation team, SENTRIX provides a practical and defensible framework for digital case handling. It helps organizations stay in control of their evidence while maintaining security, transparency, and chain-of-custody compliance.
Umbrella SENTRIX is a secure, web-based platform designed to unify digital forensics operations across all Umbrella Forensics services. It allows law firms, investigators, and compliance teams to manage digital evidence, cases, and collaboration in a centralized, encrypted environment.
Through SENTRIX, users of REVEAL, INSIGHT, and SENTINEL can upload digital evidence, manage access, and follow investigations as they unfold. It serves as a secure workspace for internal and external teams, enabling streamlined collaboration. SENTRIX ensures clear communication, preserves evidentiary integrity, and supports the case lifecycle—from upload to final report.
Whether used to manage internal cases or collaborate with Umbrella’s investigation team, SENTRIX provides a practical and defensible framework for digital case handling. It helps organizations stay in control of their evidence while maintaining security, transparency, and chain-of-custody compliance.
