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Electronic evidence examination and digital data processing solution that provides IoT, mobile/smartphone, and hard drive forensics.
Provider
Paraben Corporation
Located In
United States
Foundation
1999
Open API
Yes
Deployment
On-Premise Windows
Training
In Person, Documentation, Live Online, Webinars, Videos
Support
24/7 (Live rep), Email/Help Desk, Phone Support, Chat
Paraben's platforms are designed to add digital forensics into any existing security eco-system.
Content Source: E3:Universal
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E3:Universal Reviews
"The Most Powerful and Agile Tool I've Used"
Overall: My cases often vary in terms of intelligence and digital evidence requirements. E3 makes adapting protocols effortless, while still ensuring results that are not only comprehensive but also compliant with any client or court requirements.
Pros: Ability to work with multiple devices that other options still seem to struggle with, Unique OSINT capabilities, and customer support that is swift and sincere.
Cons: I honestly cant say I have any real complaints about this tool at this time.
"++Exceptional & Essential Forensics Tool-kit that's also (thankfully) available to non-LEA Experts++"
Overall: True, there are several public domain/free/open-source tools available in the world. However, for many years, this suite has provided remarkably reliable and consolidated Digital Forensic advantages that are critical to any serious and accredited Digital Forensic Experts and paramount to the lasting relevance/success of said Experts.
Pros: From Acquisition to customizable and automated summary reporting, this software package should be an integral tool in your arsenal for exceptional Digital Forensics acquisitions, content analyses, parsing and reporting. Paraben is EXTREMELY dedicated and committed to their customers and their noteworthy, consistent upgrades are vital to helping customers keep up with the ever-changing world of technology.
Cons: On rare occasions, a logical mobile device acquisition fails yet Tech Support (especially [SENSITIVE CONTENT]) at Paraben has historically proven to be incredibly timely, personable, professional and dedicated to resolving any issues that arise.
"Review"
Overall: Positive
Pros: The ability to parse out mobile data, easy platform to use in a vm environment, support is great
Cons: Not intuitive, not easy for students to navigate
"E3 Universal for forensics "
Overall: I think the software is one of the best tools available for the price!
Pros: The speed of acquisitions and data extraction.
Cons: A better timeline feature for mobile forensics to show graphical display.
"Awesome Software and easy to use!"
Overall: AWESOME, Awesome, AWESOME
Pros: This software compared to Secure view or Cellbrite is a lot easier to use. The software is top notch, the customer service is beyond anything I've every experienced. The paraben team whether the [SENSITIVE CONTENT], Sales, or tech support are always willing to assist and go above and beyond. Doesn't matter if its 9am on a Tuesday morning or Christmas eve, someone from the Paraben team is will to assist in a time of need.
Cons: The reports are a bit basis, I like to have the "wow" factor when presenting a report. Not sure how that could be changed.
"E3"
Pros: Parabens E3 works well and consistently produces needed results and data. Product support is one of the best around and the team at paraben is constantly updating, innovating and improving. With all of the paid software options that are available for digital forensics investigators. E3 is an excellent choice for those of us who appreciate a true robust digital forensics solution.
Cons: There is nothing I do not like about this software