IT Forensics – Windows

Forensic analysis of Windows OneDrive artefacts – Technical assessment of local cloud traces

Microsoft OneDrive stores a great deal of information locally about synchronised files, accounts, synchronisation processes and settings. Depending on the version of Windows and the version of OneDrive being used, databases, configuration files, logs and other artefacts may be present.

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As part of a professional IT forensic investigation, OneDrive artefacts are never examined in isolation. Only by correlating them with file system artefacts, user profiles, registry data, event logs and other digital traces is it possible to carry out a robust technical assessment.

Why LanCologne?

Since its foundation, LanCologne has specialised in professional IT forensics. Our staff have decades of experience in the field of information technology and provide support to businesses, solicitors, private individuals and, on a regular basis, the courts.

The examination is carried out exclusively on a forensic copy or a forensic image. The original evidence remains unchanged and is stored in a manner that preserves its evidential integrity.

Our services

Analysis of local OneDrive artefacts, reconstruction of synchronisation processes, evaluation of configuration and log files, correlation with other Windows artefacts, and full documentation of all investigation steps.

Typical areas of application

•Investigation of cloud synchronisation
•Incident Response
•Reconstruction of file movements
•Corporate Forensics
•Employment law proceedings
•Expert reports for the courts

This is how the analysis works

Once a forensic image has been created, any OneDrive artefacts are identified, analysed and technically assessed alongside other digital evidence.

Why are OneDrive artefacts important?

They can provide evidence of synchronisation, local file usage and account configurations, and therefore often form an important part of modern IT forensic investigations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which OneDrive files are being analysed?+
Depending on the circumstances, these may include, amongst other things, databases, configuration files, logs and other local artefacts.
Can deleted cloud files be recovered?+
Depending on the individual case, any remaining metadata or local traces may be analysed.
Are you working on the original?+
No. Only a forensic copy or forensic image is analysed.
Are OneDrive artefacts alone sufficient for an expert report?+
No. They are always assessed alongside other digital evidence.

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LanCologne – Windows Forensics in Cologne

LanCologne supports you in the legally admissible analysis of OneDrive artefacts and the objective assessment of complex IT forensic issues.

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