Forensic Data Collections 2.0: The Ultimate Collection of Trusted Digital Forensics Content

About the Book

This authoritative reference work from renowned digital forensics expert and licensed private investigator Robert B. Fried is an essential resource for forensic practitioners, attorneys, corporate counsel, compliance officers, law enforcement professionals, and academic institutions alike.

As digital evidence becomes central to litigation, corporate governance, and criminal investigation, the need for authoritative, practical forensic guidance has never been greater. Drawing from decades of frontline experience in corporate investigations, eDiscovery, cybersecurity, and senior leadership roles at global professional services firms, Fried delivers a meticulously curated collection of his most insightful and timely articles.

Equip yourself with the knowledge to navigate the most complex challenges in modern digital investigations with confidence and precision.

About the Author :
Robert B. Fried is a highly experienced expert and a leading voice in his industry, having spent decades collecting data and conducting forensic examinations of electronic evidence. Robert is the Executive Vice President of Forensics and Chief Investigative Officer of Page One, Inc. He has held senior leadership positions in digital forensic practices at global professional services firms. At the National White Collar Crime Center (NW3C), Robert worked as a Computer Crime Specialist, creating and teaching computer forensic and investigative training courses for federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies. He attained a BS and MS in Forensic Science, and certificates in Law Enforcement Science, Computer Forensic Investigation, and Information Protection and Security from the University of New Haven. Robert holds and actively maintains the following industry certifications: ACE, CFCE, EnCE, GCFA, and C4 CBP. He is a licensed PI in Michigan, New York, and South Carolina. Robert serves on the Board of Advisors for the Masters in Investigations program at the University of New Haven, the Global Advisory Board for EC-Council's CHFI certification, a Fellow at The Henry C. Lee Institute of Forensic Science at the University of New Haven, and the Vice President of the Society of Professional Investigators (SPI). Robert is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Hofstra University, where he teaches digital forensics, frequently speaks at industry events, is a featured guest on podcasts, and several professional publications have featured his work. He is the author of PI Magazine's Cybersluething Department, where he shares insightful content on topics relating to digital forensics, eDiscovery, data privacy, and cybersecurity. PI Magazine named Robert a Top Professional Investigator of 2024. He is a native New Yorker and lives on Long Island with his wife, Rachael, an accomplished physician assistant, and their three children: Aaron, Madeline, and Michael.

Review :

"Robert B. Fried dissects the critical intersections of law and technology with this authoritative and unparalleled resource. His masterful approach in this book will be invaluable to those involved in the identification, preservation, collection, examination, and the admission and presentation of electronic evidence in a court of law."

Robert J. Alessi, Partner, DLA Piper (US) LLP