Case Study on Digital Forensics for IP Breach

This case study details Avalon’s engagement with a client in the medical device industry facing an urgent situation involving a suspected IP breach. The client required immediate action to preserve evidence and prevent spoliation while ensuring that the investigation would withstand legal scrutiny. Avalon’s digital forensics team collaborated with the client's legal counsel to define objectives and prioritize data sources for a targeted collection plan. The investigation focused on indicators of IP movement, utilizing various data sources including workstations, email, and cloud accounts. Avalon developed a streamlined eDiscovery workflow to organize relevant electronically stored information (ESI) for attorney review. The results demonstrated a coordinated approach that combined digital forensics and eDiscovery, preserving evidence integrity and facilitating rapid decision-making. The structured reporting and review-ready workspace provided by Avalon enabled the legal team to identify critical documents efficiently, ensuring a defensible foundation for subsequent actions.