Tools of the Trade – FTK Imager

During the data collection process, the technicians may use EnCase software to collect a forensic image of a computer. That Encase image data may land on your desk. The EnCase software is an expensive software purchase for a law firm that doesn't have litigation support staff that specializes in forensic collections. However, there is a workaround. The free FTK Imager software will view the EnCase image and even provide the ability to extract files from the image. Be careful when you download the FTK Imager software — do not confuse it with the Forensic Toolkit (FTK) software.

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