Guidance Software Announces Latest Release of Awarding-Winning `EnCase' Software; EnCase Version 3.2 Enables More Comprehensive Forensic Investigations.Business Editors & High-Tech Writers PASADENA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 9, 2002 Guidance Software, the world leader in forensic and enterprise digital-investigation solutions, today introduced significant enhancements to its computer-forensic software, EnCase en·case tr.v. en·cased, en·cas·ing, en·cas·es To enclose in or as if in a case. en·case  ment n. (R). EnCase
Forensic Version 3.2 provides investigators with greatly enhanced tools
for data selection, acquisition and analysis.
EnCase 3.2 has enhanced Palm(TM) file access, new support for LBA (Logical Block Addressing) A method used to address hard disks by a single sector number rather than by cylinder, head and sector (CHS). LBA was introduced to support ATA/IDE drives as they reached 504MB, and Enhanced BIOSs in the PC translated CHS addressing into LBA 48 and direct HDD (Hard Disk Drive) See hard disk and HDD caddy. HDD - hard disk drive access and now allows direct import of National Software Reference Library hash sets. Additionally, Escript, Guidance Software's forensic and data analysis scripting language A high-level programming, or command, language that is interpreted (translated on the fly) rather than compiled ahead of time. A scripting, or script, language may be a general-purpose programming language or it may be limited to specific functions used to augment the running of an , has new editor features and now supports the mounting of compound files. "EnCase 3.2 provides forensic investigators Forensic Investigators is an Australian television show hosted by Lisa McCune which airs on the Seven Network. It was first aired to television in 2004. Focusing on actual Australian crimes, each episode unfolds the drama minute-by-minute showing viewers the tireless with a single solution for their investigative needs," said Shawn McCreight, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. and Founder of Guidance Software. "The release of version 3.2 demonstrates our continued commitment to innovative product development as well as our dedication to meeting the technology needs of the computer forensic community." EnCase Version 3.2 is now available. Guidance Software has an incentive program for current users that provides discounts of up to 20% for clients upgrading from versions 1 or 2. The program is available until May 15, 2002. More on EnCase Award winning and validated by case law, EnCase allows law enforcement and IT professionals to conduct a powerful, yet completely non-invasive computer forensic investigation. EnCase features a intuitive GUI (Graphical User Interface) A graphics-based user interface that incorporates movable windows, icons and a mouse. The ability to resize application windows and change style and size of fonts are the significant advantages of a GUI vs. a character-based interface. that enables examiners to easily manage large volumes of computer evidence and view all relevant files, including "deleted" files, file slack See slack space. and unallocated space. The integrated functionality of EnCase allows the examiner to perform all functions of the computer forensic investigation process. EnCase's Escript, is a powerful macro-programming language and API (Application Programming Interface) A language and message format used by an application program to communicate with the operating system or some other control program such as a database management system (DBMS) or communications protocol. that allows investigators to build customized and reusable forensic scripts. About Guidance Software: Guidance Software is the world's leader in providing forensic and enterprise digital-investigation solutions. `EnCase,' Guidance Software's flagship, award-winning solution, provides powerful forensic, information auditing, analysis and IT management tools. These powerful tools simplify and greatly enhance information auditing, management and forensic investigations." Guidance Software, Inc., was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Pasadena, Calif. The company has offices and training facilities in California, Virginia and the United Kingdom. Guidance has more than 7,000 corporate and government users worldwide and offers forensic methodology training to over 2,000 students annually. Guidance Software is recognized as one of Software Magazine's "Software 500" and has been awarded both SC Magazine's "Best Buy" and "Pick of 2001" honors, with its Windows-based forensic tool, EnCase, receiving a five-star rating, the publication's highest. You can visit Guidance Software on the Web at http://www.guidancesoftware.com. |
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