Data Rarely Lives in One Place
In today’s remote and decentralized environments, data rarely lives in one place. Cloud-based platforms, from email services to collaborative workspaces, store vast amounts of information critical to legal matters and internal investigations. Guardian Forensics specializes in cloud forensics, the methodical recovery and analysis of data hosted in cloud environments to uncover evidence, assess timelines, and verify authenticity.
Unlike traditional storage, cloud data is dynamic: accounts are synced across devices, logs change rapidly, and metadata can be overwritten without warning. Successfully handling this type of evidence requires an understanding not just of forensic tools, but also of the architecture of services like Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, Slack, Dropbox, iCloud, and more. Guardian Forensics brings a deep familiarity with these systems, coupled with the ability to present findings in ways that are both technically sound and legally defensible.
Cloud forensics is often pivotal in cases involving:
Disputes over user access or document authorship
Suspicious account activity or unauthorized logins
As with all digital investigations, chain of custody and data integrity are paramount. Our process includes detailed logging and validation at each step. From identifying backdated documents in Google Drive folders to tracking login attempts in an Office 365 audit trail, we focus on clarity, precision, and relevance.
Cloud data doesn’t exist in a vacuum. It’s connected to devices, users, and actions, and Guardian Forensics knows how to follow those connections wherever they lead.