Experts are full of opinions! And Protek’s are no exception, although we prefer to think of them as insights in this context. Our Insightful EDGE blog is where you can find the latest news in the world of Digital Forensics and eDiscovery, our practical Practitioner’s EDGE Alerts and Tips, and the latest Protek happenings. Thank you for visiting, and please share any thoughts or questions!
The New Risk Landscape: Internal Investigations Under Pressure
As the volume and complexity of digital evidence continue to grow, in house counsel is increasingly tasked with identifying, preserving, and analyzing all relevant evidence before it is altered, deleted, or overlooked. Protek is honored to participate in “Internal Investigations Under Pressure: Getting It Right from Day One—Strategies, Pitfalls, and Emerging Evidence Challenges,” a featured session within the upcoming Navigating Risk CLE program hosted by Alston & Bird, CAC Specialty, and Protek for in-house counsel.
Delivering for Clients When the Stakes are High: Mid-Year Protek Highlights
Organizations (and individuals) of all types and sizes, and the legal counsel who advise them, call on Protek when confronted with the wide range of challenging matters that they face where digital...
Bringing eDiscovery Education to Northwestern Law
I’m incredibly excited to be teaching eDiscovery and Electronic Evidence this coming academic year, with additional focus areas on privacy, cybersecurity, and the implications of artificial intelligence in modern legal practice.
Protek President and CEO, Keith Chval, to Present at the Chicago U.S. Secret Service Cyber Fraud Task Force Meeting
The United States Secret Service has announced that Keith Chval, President and CEO of Protek International, Inc. will be a speaker at the Chicago Cyber Fraud Task Force (CFTC) Meeting on March 5,...
Protek Appoints Veteran U.S. Secret Service Technical Special Agent Brian D. Tuckett as Director of Digital Investigations and eDiscovery Services
Appointment Further Strengthens Protek’s Digital Forensics, eDiscovery, and Expert Witness Capabilities WILLOWBROOK, IL — January 16, 2026 — Protek International, a national leader in digital...
Secret Service Deputy Assistant Director Stephen Marks (Ret.) Joins Protek Advisory Council
U.S. Secret Service Deputy Assistant Director Stephen Marks (Ret.) Brings Cyber Investigations and Forensics Expertise to Protek Advisory Council WILLOWBROOK, IL – January 9, 2026 – Protek...
Celebrating Two Decades of Securing Your Edge: Protek’s Journey and Future
As Protek International, Inc. marks its 20th year serving clients in the digital forensics, cybersecurity and eDiscovery realm, we’re indulging ourselves in a moment of reflection on our journey and...
Federal Bench’s ESI Patience Wearing Thin(ner)?
The refreshing breeze litigators might be sensing blowing in from the Western reaches of the Northern District of Illinois likely emanates from the courtroom and chambers of Judge Iain Johnston...
Mark Rotert, former AUSA and Winston & Strawn Partner Joins Protek’s Board
Highly Respected Former Assistant United States Attorney and Winston & Strawn Litigator Brings Valuable Client-centric Insights
ESI (Electronically Stored Information) Whack-a-Mole Practitioner’s Tips in ISBA Res Gestae Journal
ESI Electronically Stored Information and Electronic Evidence are seemingly everywhere, and nowhere, all at the same time. Tracking it down to preserve or collect in a defensible way, or hunting for...