Exterro FTK 8.2 Released: Revolutionizing Computer Forensics with Remote Mobile Discovery

For forensic investigators and e-discovery teams, keeping up with technological advances is key. That is why we are pleased to announce the launch ofFTK 8.2, the latest version of the leading computer forensics platform fromExternal. This update introduces innovative features designed to simplify investigations on mobile devices, especially highlighting the revolutionaryRemote Mobile Discovery (RMD).

With FTK 8.2, Exterro reaffirms its commitment to providing forensic and legal professionals with cutting-edge tools that save time, reduce costs and enable the discovery of critical evidence with unprecedented efficiency.

One more step in digital forensic innovation

En Exterro, nos enfocamos en desafiar lo establecido y abordar los retos emergentes del mundo forense. A medida que los dispositivos móviles juegan un papel central en investigaciones legales y corporativas, las limitaciones de los métodos tradicionales de recolección de datos se hacen cada vez más evidentes: envío físico de dispositivos, instalación de software intrusivo o conexiones físicas, todo lo cual genera demoras y complica el proceso.

Para cerrar esa brecha, hemos desarrollado Remote Mobile Discovery, an innovative function that marks a before and after in the industry.

Remote Mobile DiscoveryIt is the first solutionwireless and agentlesson the market, which allows remote and secure preview and collection of data from mobile devices. Completely integrated intoFTK 8.2, this technology redefines the way information is accessed from mobile devices, offering advantages that traditional tools cannot match.

Key Features of Remote Mobile Discovery:

• Wireless and agentless collection
  It does not require app installation or physical connection. The device remains virtually hands-off, protecting user privacy and enabling seamless data collection.

• Enterprise IT Compatibility
  Available in both on-premises and cloud SaaS versions, it adapts perfectly to any corporate infrastructure and workflow.

• Targeted data acquisition
  Collect only the necessary data using advanced filters, avoiding the accumulation of irrelevant information and maintaining forensic integrity. Unlike others, Exterro does not impose time limits on retaining the collected data.

• Strong security protocols
  All data is stored in encrypted AD1 files, ensuring process integrity, chain of custody and regulatory compliance.

• Less time and costs
  Physical shipping and travel are eliminated. Researchers can start a remote collection with just a few clicks, saving valuable resources.

Remote Mobile Discovery integrates withFTK Central, FTK EnterpriseandExterro EDDM, transforming mobile investigations into faster, scalable and more effective processes.

Casos de uso destacados

• For e-discovery teams
  75% of current research involves mobile data. RMD easily adapts to existing workflows, allowing devices to be collected and analyzed from custodians without adding complexity.

• For computer forensic equipment
  Internal investigations require detailed access to mobile devices. With RMD, essential information can be viewed and collected without physical contact, easily repeating the process in sensitive cases.

• Other applications

  • Legal cases that require recovering data from apps such as WhatsApp, TikTok, iMessage, among others.

  • Internal investigations by Human Resources.

  • Cases of cross-border or remote collection.

Remote Mobile Discovery offers the perfect combination of accuracy, speed and practicality, making it an essential tool for modern digital investigations.