Data Recovery Automation for Forensics

Let your AI agent handle extraction, decryption, and chain-of-custody logs for seized evidence—no more tedious command-line work or manual reporting.

You spend hours running decryption scripts in FTK Imager, exporting logs from EnCase, and documenting every step in Excel. As a digital forensics analyst, one missed detail or error can compromise an entire investigation and put your credibility on the line.

An AI agent that automates extraction, decryption, and documentation of digital evidence for forensic analysts handling seized devices.

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What this replaces

✕Run decryption scripts in FTK Imager for each device
✕Log extraction steps and timestamps in Excel
✕Export error logs from EnCase for review
✕Compile chain-of-custody reports in Word
✕Manually retry failed decryptions on BitLocker drives

The hidden cost

What this is really costing you

In technology-driven investigations, digital forensics analysts at law enforcement agencies and private consultancies face the grind of recovering and decrypting files from seized drives. Each device means launching FTK Imager or EnCase, running custom scripts, and manually logging every action in spreadsheets. The repetitive nature of these tasks drains 30-40 minutes per device and increases the risk of errors that could invalidate evidence.

Time wasted

0.8 hrs/week

Every week, burned on work an AI agent handles in minutes.

Money lost

$1,160/year

In salary, missed revenue, and operational drag — annually.

If you keep ignoring it

Missed steps or incomplete documentation can result in evidence being thrown out in court, failed audits, or delayed case resolutions.

Cost estimates derived from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics occupational wage data and O*NET task analysis.

Return on investment

The math speaks for itself

Today — without agent

0.8 hrs/week

of manual work

$1,160/year/ year

With your AI agent

10 min/week

agent-handled

$290/year/ year

You save

$870/year

every year, reinvested into growing your business

Estimates based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics median salary data and O*NET task importance ratings from worker surveys. Time savings assume 80% automation of eligible task components.

Jobs your agent handles

What this agent does for you

Complete jobs, handled end-to-end — so your team focuses on what matters.

Decrypting a Seized Smartphone

You ask your agent to extract and decrypt all user data from a confiscated iOS device using provided credentials.

Recovering Files from Encrypted Drives

You ask your agent to process several encrypted USB drives and return all accessible documents and images.

Batch Recovery After a Cyber Incident

You ask your agent to run data recovery on multiple compromised endpoints and generate a summary of findings.

Generating Chain-of-Custody Logs

You ask your agent to document every extraction and decryption step for legal review.

How to hire your agent

1

Connect your tools

Link your existing forensic software, command-line utilities, and evidence storage systems.

2

Tell your agent what you need

Type: 'Recover and decrypt all user files from this encrypted SSD using these credentials. Provide a chain-of-custody log.'

3

Agent gets it done

Receive a folder with recovered and decrypted data, a detailed error report, and a chain-of-custody document.

You doing it vs. your agent doing it

Write and execute scripts for each device, monitor output, and troubleshoot errors.
Agent executes scripts and returns decrypted files automatically.
30 min/device
Manually log each action and timestamp in a spreadsheet or notebook.
Agent generates a complete chain-of-custody report automatically.
15 min/task
Process each device one at a time, repeating steps for each.
Agent handles multiple devices in a single command and returns consolidated results.
1 hr/batch
Manually check logs for errors and summarize issues for review.
Agent flags errors and produces a summary report for quick review.
10 min/task

Agent skill set

What this agent knows how to do

Automated Device Extraction

Initiates data extraction from BitLocker-encrypted drives and organizes recovered files into case-specific folders.

Credential-Based Decryption

Executes decryption routines using provided keys or passphrases, producing ready-to-analyze evidence from iOS and Android devices.

Detailed Error Reporting

Generates comprehensive logs for each extraction and decryption attempt, highlighting failures and anomalies for further review.

Batch Device Processing

Processes multiple USB drives or laptops in sequence, returning consolidated results and summaries for each case.

Chain-of-Custody Documentation

Creates timestamped records of every action, generating chain-of-custody PDFs suitable for legal submission.

AI Agent FAQ

The agent supports decryption for BitLocker, FileVault, and most standard mobile device encryptions. For proprietary or unsupported formats, it flags the device and provides detailed logs so you can intervene manually. Multi-language file systems are on the roadmap.

All processing occurs within your organization’s secure environment. The agent never transmits data externally, and all actions are logged with SHA-256 hash verification for audit trails. Data is encrypted in transit using TLS 1.3.

The agent connects directly with FTK Imager, EnCase, and Oxygen Forensics via command-line or API, and can export reports to Relativity and case management systems.

Every extraction and decryption step is timestamped and recorded, producing a chain-of-custody PDF that meets court and audit standards. You can customize the report format for your agency’s requirements.

If the agent encounters an unsupported encryption or invalid credentials, it generates a detailed error log and summary report. You’ll know exactly which files or devices need manual attention, saving you time on troubleshooting.

Yes, the agent can process multiple devices or drives in a single workflow, consolidating all recovered data and logs into organized case folders. This feature is especially useful for large-scale incident response.

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