EDGE Tip: Calm the Litigation Storm with Better ESI Protocols
Burt Garland, a veteran litigator at Ogletree Deakins, and I were recently comparing notes on what we’ve seen go south when there’s pronounced contention between parties where electronic evidence is...
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...
EDGE Alert: Disable iPhone SDP to Avoid Major Collection Frustrations!
Hold On! Before turning over that iPhone for collection, SDP MUST be disabled. Otherwise, the phone must be sent/handed back to start all over again! Apple’s Stolen Device Protection (“SDP”)...
EDGE Tip: Material Differences Between Common Phone Collection Methodologies
There a material differences in what is collected depending on which of the two forensically-sound collection methodologies is used. And, there are no "do-overs." A second, later collection will...
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
EDGE Alert: 40,000 Message Sync Holes!
Apple’s Messaging Sync is Blasting Holes in iPhone Collections This latest Protek Practitioner’s EDGE Alert reveals a critical, yet seemingly little-noticed cell phone messaging development with...