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he Evolution of Computer Forensics: From Mainframes to Mobile AI (1970–2025)
🔍 What Is Computer Forensics? Computer forensics , also known as digital forensics , is the science of identifying, preserving,...
John Bifolchi
Jun 253 min read


🧬 Cold Boot Attacks & RAM Remanence: Can Your Forensic Workstation Capture the Last Few Seconds of Truth?
🔍 Introduction: What You’re Missing in Memory Forensics Most forensic workstations are built to image drives, not memory. But in...
John Bifolchi
Jun 203 min read


🧠 Forensic RAM Acquisition and Analysis: How to Build a Workstation That Handles Volatile Memory Like a Pro
🔍 Why RAM Forensics Is Critical in 2025 In modern digital investigations, volatile memory (RAM) is the epicenter of live evidence —...
John Bifolchi
Jun 193 min read


🕵️♀️ From Crime Scene to Courtroom: A Day in the Life of a Mobile Forensic Examiner
🚓 Introduction In modern law enforcement, digital evidence is often the linchpin in criminal investigations. From seized smartphones to...
John Bifolchi
May 142 min read


🔐 Beyond BitLocker: What Happens When Standard Tools Fail?
When traditional decryption hits a wall, advanced forensic methods step in. Here's what digital investigators need to know in 2025. 🧩...
John Bifolchi
May 143 min read


Federal vs Provincial Forensics: How Workstation Needs Change Across Jurisdictions
Adapting Hardware and Workflow for Canadian Digital Investigations 🕵️♂️ Introduction In Canada, digital forensic investigations aren’t...
John Bifolchi
May 142 min read


Pre-Deployment Validation for Forensic Workstations: A 5-Part Field Series
Before you trust a workstation with live evidence, it needs to earn that trust — in your lab, under your workload, with your team. In...
John Bifolchi
Apr 162 min read


🔍 Advanced Mobile Data Recovery Techniques: How Forensic Workstations Power Deleted Phone Data Extraction
In modern digital forensics, smartphones are often the richest—and most volatile—sources of digital evidence. But when it comes to...
John Bifolchi
Apr 93 min read


Custom Designed Portable Forensic Workstation.
🧰 Rugged. Ready. Reliable. Meet the OG Model Portable Forensic Workstation Built in Canada for Law Enforcement Agencies Nationwide At...
John Bifolchi
Apr 82 min read


Ultimate Forensic Workstation for Breaking BitLocker Encryption
o efficiently bypass BitLocker encryption , a workstation needs to focus on:✅ Live memory acquisition (to extract decryption keys)✅...
John Bifolchi
Apr 33 min read


what is the solution for forensic examiners to get around bitlocker encrypted drives
Forensic examiners face a significant challenge when dealing with BitLocker-encrypted drives , but there are multiple solutions depending...
John Bifolchi
Apr 33 min read


Breaking Encryption: How Forensic Experts Extract Data from Locked Devices
Introduction In the world of digital forensics, encryption is both a safeguard and a challenge. Criminals use it to protect illicit data,...
John Bifolchi
Apr 36 min read


Here’s a comprehensive list of hardware equipment needed to set up a digital forensics office for 2-3 forensic examiners:
1. Forensic Workstations (x3) – High-Performance Computers Each examiner needs a powerful forensic workstation capable of handling large...
John Bifolchi
Mar 243 min read


Designing the Perfect Digital Forensics Office: Optimized Workflows & Essential Equipment
A well-designed digital forensics office can significantly enhance efficiency, maintain chain of custody, and streamline investigations....
John Bifolchi
Mar 243 min read


Comparing Ordertek's portable workstation to the competition.
Let’s evaluate your portable forensic workstation (the "OG Model") against typical competitors in the market as of March 19, 2025,...
John Bifolchi
Mar 194 min read


AMD Video Cards vs. Nvidia RTX 50-Series: A 2025 Showdown
AMD has long excelled at delivering bang-for-buck rasterization performance, and early buzz around the RX 9070 XT suggests it could rival
John Bifolchi
Mar 193 min read


The Unsung Heroes: A Tale of Forensic Workstations Cracking Canada’s Toughest Cases
It’s 3 a.m. in a dimly lit Toronto police lab, the hum of fans cutting through the silence. A detective hunches over a screen, watching a...
John Bifolchi
Mar 193 min read


Behind the Scenes: Designing a Forensic Workstation for Law Enforcement
When Canadian police face the heat—tracking cybercrooks in Toronto or unraveling mysteries in the Maritimes—they need tools as fierce as...
John Bifolchi
Mar 172 min read


The Future of Forensic Workstations: Trends to Watch
March 12, 2025 | Ordertek Workstations Digital forensics is advancing at a breakneck pace, and the workstations powering investigations...
John Bifolchi
Mar 123 min read


Building the Perfect Forensic Lab: Start with the Right Workstation
March 12, 2025 | Forensic Workstation Solutions Good MORNING, forensic fiends! It’s your pal, your digital detective whisperer, here to...
John Bifolchi
Mar 123 min read
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