Application helps users acquire digital evidence.
Press Release Summary:
As commercial software write-blocking solution, FastBloc® SE allows EnCase to take full control of IDE, SATA, and SCSI channels on particular PCI controller cards as well as FireWire and USB ports from Windows. This permits forensically sound acquisition without use of hardware write-blocking devices. Software also allows investigators to override and access host protected areas (HPAs) and device configuration overlays (DCOs).
Original Press Release:
Guidance Software Introduces the First Commercial, Forensically Sound Software Write-blocking Solution
Software Solution Will Provide New and Necessary Acquisition Alternatives for Computer Investigators
PASADENA, Calif., March 15 / -- In 1998, Guidance Software created EnCase(R) Forensic software and revolutionized computer forensics examinations, allowing them to be run on Windows platforms. In 2001, Guidance Software released FastBloc(R) that revolutionized the hard drive acquisition process by write-blocking hard drives, via a hardware device, to ensure forensically sound acquisitions in Windows. In 2003, Guidance Software released EnCase(R) Enterprise software for faster and more complete computer investigations and incident response over the LAN/WAN, via Windows platforms.
Today, Guidance Software, the world leader in computer investigation solutions, is proud to introduce FastBloc(R) SE. FastBloc(R) SE is the first commercial software write-blocking solution that allows EnCase to take full control of IDE, SATA and SCSI channels on particular PCI controller cards, as well as the FireWire and USB ports from Windows, permitting a forensically sound acquisition without the use of hardware write-blocking devices. In addition, FastBloc(R) SE allows investigators to override and access (HPA) host protected areas and (DCO) device configuration overlays.
As the type and sizes of storage devices continue to expand, the challenge of acquiring data in a forensic manner has become more complex. FastBloc(R) Software Edition further eases the workload of an already strained forensic community by allowing investigators to circumvent hardware complications with an alternative solution.
About Guidance Software
Founded in 1997, Guidance Software is recognized worldwide as the industry leader in computer investigation solutions. Its EnCase(R) solutions provide the foundation for both law enforcement and corporate enterprise investigations that enable corporate, government and law enforcement agencies to conduct effective computer investigations of all types, respond promptly to eDiscovery requests, and conduct rapid and thorough internal investigations involving digital evidence, all while maintaining the forensic integrity of the data. More than 20,000 investigators depend on EnCase software, and more than 5,000 investigators attend Guidance Software's forensic methodology training annually. Validated by numerous courts worldwide, EnCase is also frequently honored with top security awards from eWEEK, SC Magazine, Network Computing and others.
CONTACTS:
Cassondra Todd
(626) 229-9191
cassondra.todd@guidancesoftware.com
Jonathan Heit
(310) 496-4470
jonathan@allisonpr.com
