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Computer Forensics That Holds Up in Court

We’ve been handling digital evidence for law firms, companies, and agencies since 1992. Our examiners image devices, produce ESI, contain breaches, and testify — and we do the same work whether the case is a Fortune 500 investigation or one person with one phone.

24/7 Hotline: 1-800-868-8189
30+ Years in Operation
500+ Expert Witness Cases
16 Global Offices
24/7 Emergency Response
Our Practice Areas

What We Do

Forensics, eDiscovery, and incident response, delivered by the examiners who will testify to the work.

Computer Forensics

Court-admissible recovery and analysis of digital evidence from computers, mobile devices, cloud platforms, and enterprise networks.

  • Hard disk & storage media analysis
  • Deleted file & email recovery
  • Smartphone & mobile device forensics
  • Internet history & metadata analysis
  • Chip-off & JTAG analysis
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eDiscovery Services

Full-lifecycle ESI collection, processing, and production for litigation. Trusted by the SEC, NASA, the City of Miami, and hundreds of law firms.

  • ESI collection planning & execution
  • Early case assessment
  • Remote & on-site collections
  • Data conversion & warehousing
  • Expert affidavits & court testimony
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Cybersecurity & Pen Testing

Proactive security assessment, threat analysis, and rapid breach response. GDF Miami protects your organization before, during, and after an attack.

  • Network penetration testing
  • Breach response & remediation
  • Regulation compliance assessments
  • Remote worker security
  • Threat assessment & monitoring
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Vulnerability Assessments

Systematic identification of security gaps across your infrastructure. We look for the exploitable gaps, rank them by risk, and hand your team a fix list.

  • Internal & external network scans
  • Web application vulnerability testing
  • Wireless network assessments
  • Configuration & patch audits
  • Compliance gap analysis
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Network Forensics

Deep packet capture, traffic analysis, and intrusion reconstruction for organizations that need to understand exactly what happened on their network, when, and by whom.

  • Full packet capture & session reconstruction
  • Intrusion timeline analysis
  • Data exfiltration detection
  • Lateral movement tracing
  • Firewall & log correlation
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IT Forensics

Server-level forensic analysis of enterprise IT environments, including Active Directory, Exchange, virtualization platforms, and SaaS ecosystems. Built for complex corporate matters.

  • Windows Server & Active Directory analysis
  • Exchange & Microsoft 365 examinations
  • Virtual machine forensics (VMware, Hyper-V)
  • Database & ERP system examinations
  • Cloud infrastructure analysis (AWS, Azure, GCP)
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Mobile Device Forensics

Forensic extraction and analysis of smartphones, tablets, and wearables. Logical, file system, and physical acquisitions with full chain-of-custody documentation.

  • iPhone, Android & tablet extraction
  • Deleted text & app data recovery
  • Cloud account forensic collection
  • GPS, call log & communication analysis
  • Cellebrite, MSAB XRY & Oxygen tools
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Integrated Circuit Forensics

Integrated circuit failure analysis and forensic examination using SEM, FIB, X-ray, and acoustic microscopy for semiconductor disputes and product liability matters.

  • SEM & TEM imaging analysis
  • FIB cross-sectioning
  • Counterfeit chip detection
  • Electrical fault isolation
  • Patent litigation support
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AI Forensics

Forensic analysis of artificial intelligence implementations, including deepfake detection, AI model auditing, training data provenance, and algorithmic bias examination.

  • Deepfake detection & authentication
  • AI model audit & bias analysis
  • Training data provenance review
  • Generative AI content tracing
  • NIST AI RMF compliance support
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Automobile (ECU) Forensics

Forensic extraction and analysis of vehicle ECU data, event data recorders, infotainment systems, telematics, and CAN bus logs for litigation and insurance matters.

  • ECU & event data recorder extraction
  • Infotainment & GPS data recovery
  • CAN bus traffic analysis
  • Accident reconstruction support
  • Telematics & connected car forensics
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Embedded Systems Forensics

Chip-off extraction, JTAG/UART debugging, and firmware reverse engineering for IoT devices, smart home systems, drones, industrial controllers, and custom hardware.

  • Chip-off & flash memory extraction
  • JTAG, UART & SPI interface access
  • Firmware reverse engineering
  • Smart device & IoT forensics
  • Drone & industrial controller analysis
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OT/ICS/SCADA Forensics

Forensic response, triage, and analysis of cyber incidents in industrial control systems, SCADA networks, and critical infrastructure.

  • PLC and controller forensics
  • SCADA network analysis
  • Water, power, and energy systems
  • CIRCIA and NERC CIP compliance
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SCADA Security Testing

Specialized security assessment of SCADA and industrial control systems. GDF Miami tests the protocols, HMIs, and communication pathways that keep critical infrastructure running.

  • SCADA protocol analysis (Modbus, DNP3)
  • HMI & operator console testing
  • Historian server assessment
  • Remote access gateway review
  • ICS-specific vulnerability scanning
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OT Network Assessment

Operational technology environments require a different security approach. GDF Miami assesses OT network architecture, segmentation, and access controls without disrupting production.

  • OT/IT convergence risk mapping
  • Network segmentation validation
  • Asset discovery & inventory
  • Remote access architecture review
  • NIST SP 800-82 alignment
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IoT Security Assessment

Connected devices expand your attack surface. GDF Miami evaluates IoT firmware, communication protocols, and cloud backends to identify risks before deployment or after a suspected compromise.

  • Firmware extraction & analysis
  • Wireless protocol testing (BLE, Zigbee, Z-Wave)
  • API & cloud backend review
  • Physical interface assessment
  • Supply chain risk evaluation
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AI Security Testing

Adversarial testing of machine learning models, LLM-based applications, and AI pipelines. GDF Miami identifies prompt injection, data poisoning, and model extraction vulnerabilities.

  • Prompt injection & jailbreak testing
  • Model inversion & extraction attacks
  • Training data poisoning assessment
  • AI supply chain audits
  • Red-teaming LLM applications
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AI Security Architecture

Secure-by-design architecture reviews for organizations deploying AI systems. GDF Miami evaluates model hosting, data pipelines, access controls, and governance frameworks.

  • AI/ML pipeline architecture review
  • Data governance & privacy assessment
  • Model deployment security
  • Access control & audit trail design
  • NIST AI RMF & EU AI Act alignment
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Source Code Review

Manual and automated analysis of application source code to find security vulnerabilities, logic flaws, and compliance gaps before they reach production.

  • SAST & manual code audit
  • OWASP Top 10 validation
  • Third-party library risk assessment
  • Secure coding recommendations
  • CI/CD pipeline security review
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Why GDF Miami

30 Years of Expertise That
Stands Up in Court

GDF Miami was founded when the internet was still young. That depth of experience, in the lab, in the field, and on the witness stand, is what sets us apart from firms that learned forensics from a textbook.

DOJ-Compliant Examinations

All examinations follow Department of Justice recommended standards with strict chain-of-custody protocols, ensuring evidence admissibility in federal and state courts.

24/7 Emergency Response Teams

Strategically located responders can be on-site anywhere in the continental U.S. within hours. Remote response capabilities expand our reach globally.

Global Reach, Local Expertise

Offices across the United States, Europe, Asia, and South America. We've handled matters in every federal district (except the 1st) and courts on six continents.

Fortune 100 Trusted

GDF Miami is on retainer as the leading forensic responder for numerous private and public companies, including Fortune 100 corporations across every major industry sector.

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Trusted By

Who Hires GDF Miami

From the SEC to litigation support professionals, law firms to hospitals, GDF Miami has the experience and discretion your matter demands.

U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission
NASA
City of Miami
American Civil Liberties Union
Baptist Health South Florida
Florida Dept. of Corrections
Senior Aerospace
Stony Brook University Hospital
AES Energy
PSE&G
Fortune 100 Corporations
MedStar Health
How We Work

How an Engagement Works

Every engagement follows rigorous, court-tested methodology that preserves evidence integrity from first contact to final verdict.

Engagement & Scope

We assess your matter, identify the right team, and define scope of work within hours, not days.

Evidence Preservation

Forensically sound acquisition with documented chain of custody that meets DOJ and court standards.

Forensic Analysis

Deep technical examination using modern forensic tools to uncover all relevant digital artifacts.

Report & Testimony

Clear, court-ready written reports and expert witness testimony that withstands rigorous cross-examination.

Client Testimonials

What Our Clients Say

"GDF's examiner walked our jury through the artifact log line by line. That's what got us the verdict on the IP theft claim."

Managing Partner Am Law 100 Litigation Firm

"We paged them Friday night. Their people were at our facility Saturday morning, and we were back in production by Monday with the evidence chain intact."

Chief Information Security Officer Healthcare System, Mid-Atlantic

"Our SEC response window was tight. GDF Miami handled the collection and produced defensible sets on our schedule, not theirs."

General Counsel Public Financial Services Firm

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Our Reach

Offices & Response Teams

With offices and response teams on four continents, GDF Miami can be on-site virtually anywhere in the United States within hours.

Northeast U.S.

  • Miami, NY(786) 219-1210
  • Oceanside, NY(954) 388-1050
  • Boston, MA(617) 848-5962
  • Philadelphia, PA(800) 868-8189
  • Princeton, NJ(800) 868-8189
  • Washington, DC(202) 360-4356

South & Central U.S.

  • Clearwater, FL(800) 868-8189
  • Miami, FL(786) 219-1210
  • Tampa, FL(813) 305-7969
  • Orlando, FL(800) 868-8189
  • Atlanta, GA(800) 868-8189
  • Chicago, IL(800) 868-8189

West U.S. & Europe

  • Los Angeles, CA(310) 694-3094
  • San Francisco, CA(415) 413-0192
  • Phoenix, AZ(800) 868-8189
  • Denver, CO(800) 868-8189
  • London, UK
  • Paris, France

Asia & Americas

  • Tokyo, Japan
  • Hong Kong
  • Singapore
  • São Paulo, Brazil
  • Buenos Aires
  • Mexico City

Talk With an Examiner

From cyber breaches and active litigation to proactive security assessments, our team is ready to help: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.