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Ciphertex SecureNAS® offers a secure digital forensics data storage solution designed to support in-field evidence collection, streamline agency-wide collaboration, and safeguard national security.

The Importance of Data Forensics in the Modern World

Data forensics is an intriguing and continually advancing field that explores the intricate aspects of digital data. This practice entails revealing information by identifying, preserving, recovering, analyzing, and presenting attributes found in two distinct types: persistent data, which resides on devices for extended periods, and volatile or real – time evidence located within computer memory temporarily during operations. Unveil the secrets behind your technology today with Ciphertex Data Security®.

Preserve evidence integrity with encrypted, auditable, AI-ready platforms

Digital forensics requires strict chain of custody, controlled access, and reliable performance. Ciphertex SecureNAS® systems with RhinOS 26 provide encrypted storage, audit logging, and optional GPU acceleration—keeping evidence protected and local.

NO REMOTE HACKING – HARDWARE-KEY ENCRYPTED

Ciphertex SecureNAS® systems cannot be remotely hacked.

Physical hardware encryption keys are required to access stored evidence. Each system is engineered to support collaborative, data-intensive workflows—enabling secure multi-user access from data acquisition through analysis and long-term retention.

Engineered for Investigative & Regulated Environments

Ciphertex Data Security® is an engineering company. Every SecureNAS® system is custom-configured to meet the operational and compliance requirements of investigative and forensic environments, including secure evidence-centric storage architecture, consistent performance, controlled networking, GPU enablement for advanced analytics, integrated security controls, and flexible deployment models.

AI-READY GPU
PLATFORM

Accelerated local
analytics & inference

HIGH-SECURITY
NETWORKING

TLS 1.3 encryption,
IP allow/deny control

CONTAINERS &
VIRTUALIZATION

Docker®, Kubernetes®,
and VMs ready

DAS & RUGGED
SWITCH OPTION

Direct USB-C connection &
rugged switches up to 16 users

UNHACKABLE. CUSTOM-BUILT. UNMATCHED SUPPORT

Platform Benefits for the Forensic Industry

  • Encrypted evidence storage with hardware key protection
  • Audit logging to support chain-of-custody requirements
  • TLS 1.3 secure administration
  • IP whitelisting and blacklisting for lab-only access
  • Portable systems for field acquisition and secure transport
  • GPUs for accelerated analysis and AI-assisted processing
  • Containers and virtualization for forensic tools

SecureNAS® supports USB-C direct-attached storage (DAS) for secure, local access to sensitive legal data. Ciphertex® also provides ruggedized Ethernet switches that enable controlled, multi-user access for litigation support teams, eDiscovery workflows, and secure departmental environments, while maintaining strict control over network exposure.

USE CASES: Field acquisition, lab analysis, rapid triage, GPU-accelerated analytics, compliant evidence retention.

Your Forensics Assistant in the Field

Digital forensics investigations are often complex and involve multiple stages. They may include numerous suspects, devices, and locations. At every step, it’s crucial to follow strict protocols for collecting and preserving forensic data. Reliable, field-ready equipment is essential. Tools that support secure data acquisition and storage outside the lab can be a major asset in these investigations.

That’s where Ciphertex® comes in. Our digital forensic system—the Ciphertex SecureNAS® Series—gives you all the tools you need to facilitate investigations, whether in the lab or in the field.

External Hard Drive Forensics

Forensic Accounting

This field involves the examination of financial records, audits, and transactions to uncover potential fraud or misconduct. Specialists in this area work to identify evidence of financial crimes and are commonly employed by insurance companies, financial institutions, and law enforcement agencies.

Criminal Investigation Forensic accountants

Forensic audit examines and evaluates a firm’s or individual’s financial records to collect evidence used in a court of law or legal proceeding. Most large accounting firms have a forensic auditing department. Forensic audits require auditing procedures and expert knowledge about the legal framework of such an audit.

The Ciphertex SecureNAS® Series provides several benefits to your forensics investigations, including:

Speedy Imaging

The Ciphertex SecureNAS® Series perform high-speed simultaneous imaging and rapid triage for time-saving extractions.

Secure Chain Of Custody

The Ciphertex SecureNAS® Series allows investigators to document end-to-end data custody to ensure that evidence is preserved in a forensically sound, court-compliant manner.

Real-time Data Analysis

The Ciphertex SecureNAS® Series can accommodate third-party advanced analytical tools that enable on-the-spot examination of evidence.

Redundant Archiving

The Ciphertex SecureNAS® Series comes with RAID storage that prevents loss or accidental deletion of data.

Easy Collaboration Options

The Ciphertex SecureNAS® Series’ forensics software and imagers permit you to streamline collaboration with other investigators, even those in remote jurisdictions.

Hard Drive Forensics Tools

Expandable Connectivity for Every Mission

Digital Forensics

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Ciphertex® portable NAS solutions serve the U.S. military, federal government, and a wide range of forensics and law enforcement agencies, establishing themselves as the trusted choice for secure enterprise data protection. Designed for data-intensive organizations worldwide, they ensure the safeguarding of sensitive and confidential information.

Introduction to Data Forensics

Digital forensics is a critical aspect of modern law enforcement, providing an essential source for information in criminal cases. Using highly sophisticated technologies and processes, evidence can be extracted from digital devices securely – such as computers, laptops and even smartphones! Once gathered it’s analyzed to provide key insights into any potential cybercrime or malicious activity – giving investigators the data they need to protect our societies against online threats.
  • Identification
  • Preservation
  • Collection
  • Examination
  • Analysis
  • Presentation
Forensic Security Solutions

In computer forensics, there are two main types of data: persistent and volatile. Persistent data stays on storage devices after shutdown. Volatile data exists only in memory and disappears when power is lost. Experts in operating systems, file structures, and cloud computing manage these critical datasets. They retrieve valuable information from different operating systems within a hard disk image. A user-friendly interface allows for easy file analysis. Data can be extracted and stored in electronic formats with minimal effort.

Digital Forensics in Cyber security

Cybercrime is on the rise, and its global impact has already reached extraordinary heights. According to a recent Economic Impact of Cybercrime report, it costs an estimated $600 billion worldwide – equivalent to nearly one percent of our global GDP.

Hard Drive Forensics

The Process of Data Forensics

Data forensics is a multi-stage process used to recover, protect and analyze digital evidence. To complete this exploration of information security terrain, there are various techniques used in investigations – from cross drive analysis linking multiple hard drives information to custom forensics for live system examination & recovery of deleted files.
Data Forensics Process

The ZFS Advantage

ZFS tiered caching makes fetching reads more efficient. Frequently used data is accessible via RAM, while less frequently used data is stored on the device’s SSDs and HDDs, respectively.
Designed to protect itself, ZFS supports RAID-Z configuration and back-up to automatically detect silent data corruption and repair data faster than other file systems.

ZFS Copy-on-write (COW) technology creates instant write duplicates without impeding write speed.

Ciphertex Data Security® Can Support A Wide Variety of Criminal and Civil Cases

SecureNAS® is an advanced, encrypted server built for law enforcement agencies and digital investigations. It provides critical resources while maintaining strong cyber threat protection and resilience against human error. The system offers exceptional portability and durability. It’s a reliable solution for managing even the most complex forensic cases.

Can be used as evidence in court of law.
  • Criminal cases
  • Civil disputes
  • Business espionage
  • Data retrieval and analysis
  • Arson and fire
  • Accident reconstruction
  • Asset search
  • Cybercrime
  • Financial cases
  • Fraud, including insurance fraud
  • Judgment recovery
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To learn more about purchasing one or more models from the SecureNAS® Series and start benefiting from its suite of portable forensics tools, contact us today.

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The SecureNAS® Series: Works in Tandem with Third-Party Software to Provide an All-in-One Forensics Solution

All Ciphertex SecureNAS® models come with an array of additional features intended to aid your investigations at every stage:

High-Performance Processors

The Intel® Xeon® 4, 8, and 16 core processors provide high-density solutions, security, and acceleration capabilities that empower the Ciphertex SecureNAS® to uniquely support up to 4 imagers simultaneously while connecting notebook devices directly to the network for concurrent evidence examination.

Universal OS Compatibility

Ciphertex SecureNAS® devices come in both Linux ZFS and Windows servers to provide secure data storage across all server preferences. It’s compatible with all devices—you have the capability to use literally any OS.

Impenetrable Security

Ciphertex is FIPS 140-2 Level 3 Certified, adopting U.S. government practices for hardware and software security:

  1. Physical Security Door (with Key)
  2. AES-256 Encryption
  3. Ciphertex Protect® Hardware Encryption Key
  4. Multi-level Authentication
  5. Key Management
  6. Software-based Passwords
The exclusive portable design by Ciphertex® includes a locking aluminum front door to prevent data loss caused by drive theft or accidental removal of drives during operation.

Military Grade Encryption

Designed to meet digital evidence standards and certifications, Ciphertex SecureNAS® ensures compliance with relevant laws, maintaining chain of custody and data integrity to guarantee admissibility in a court of law.

  • FIPS 140-2 Level 3 Certified
  • FCC, CE, and UL Certification
  • ISO 9001:2015 with AS9100D Certified
  • NIST 800-88 Compliance
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Military Environmental Lab Testing Certified
  • GSA Schedule 70 Contract
  • NASA SEWP V

Portability

The exclusive rugged handle offers durable, easy portability, allowing for proper forensic analysis no matter where the source drive is located. Certified in a military-approved environmental test lab, the Ciphertex SecureNAS® is built to endure extreme conditions while guaranteeing complete data integrity and reliability. Its portability eliminates the need to rely on smaller, single drives, which are more prone to theft or loss.

Savings in Time and Money (Quick ROI)

From corporate security breaches to CSAM eDiscovery acquisitions, investigators can’t afford to waste a minute transporting or locating data. With Ciphertex®, you can:

  1. Begin reviewing data in the field
  2. Back up data
  3. Transport data securely
Save time and close cases efficiently with the Ciphertex SecureNAS®, your lab in the field.

Electronics Stored Information

Ciphertex SecureNAS® offers an innovative solution for investigation and litigation, supporting early assessment across industries such as government, public sector, healthcare, life sciences, and more. E-discovery refers to the process of identifying, preserving, collecting, analyzing, reviewing, and reducing electronically stored information (ESI), which can include emails, documents, images, spreadsheets, voice recordings, internet content, computer applications, and virtually any other form of digital data. This process has become increasingly critical in criminal proceedings and various government investigations.

E-Discovery Process

Electronic Discovery is an innovative solution that automates and accelerates the e-discovery process, providing attorneys with unprecedented access to valuable data relevant to legal proceedings. This advanced technology integrates various tools such as forensic data collection, processing and hosting, data analytics, document review, and contract management, significantly reducing manual, labor-intensive tasks. By streamlining the analysis and extraction of electronically stored information (ESI), e-discovery has gained popularity for its efficiency in handling vast amounts of data.

With a modern system for evaluating documentary evidence, legal teams can now obtain a comprehensive view of a case earlier, allowing for informed decisions on the best course of action. E-discovery solutions also help large enterprises reduce costs by streamlining the discovery process, benefiting both attorneys and clients. Early case evaluations enable lawyers to consider potential settlements or narrow the scope of collection efforts, making trial proceedings more cost-effective than ever before.

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