Forensic Workstations
Forensic Workstations Built for Fast, Reliable Evidence Acquisition and Analysis
Validated Hardware. Forensically Sound Results.
Case volumes and device storage capacities keep growing, but general-purpose hardware was never built to keep up. We supply the Forward Forensics™ workstation range — validated, hardened systems configured with industry-leading forensic software, engineered specifically for the demands of acquisition, imaging and analysis.
Off-the-shelf computers are rarely built for forensic workloads. Imaging large drives takes far longer than it should, write-blocking is inconsistent or absent, and software conflicts can interrupt an acquisition mid-case. As device storage and case backlogs grow, hardware that wasn’t designed for the job quickly becomes the bottleneck.
The Forward Forensics workstation range is engineered to remove that bottleneck. Every system is validated for forensically sound acquisition, hardened for reliability, and pre-configured with leading forensic software — ready for casework as soon as it arrives.
The range scales with the team, from a single analyst’s desktop through to a fully equipped investigation office, so capability grows without changing tools, workflows or evidentiary standards along the way.
Every Forward Forensics workstation is configured, optimised and built in the United Kingdom, under strict quality control and testing procedures. Each build is benchmarked against comparable specifications and has consistently outperformed them — because these machines are built by forensic examiners, for forensic examiners.
Forward Forensics has been supplying forensic workstations across the region for over a decade, and every Forward Forensics workstation is engineered specifically to handle regional heat. All units are liquid-cooled rather than relying on traditional cooling fans, keeping components running efficiently and reliably during extended, high-intensity casework.
The Risk
What Happens When Hardware Isn’t Built for Forensic Work
Hardware that wasn’t designed for forensic workloads doesn’t just run slower — it puts cases at risk. A handful of problems show up again and again:
- Long imaging and processing times that slow down active investigations
- Inconsistent or absent write-blocking exposing evidence to challenge
- Software and driver conflicts that interrupt acquisition mid-case
- Insufficient processing power for indexing, hashing and decryption at scale
- Inconsistent configurations across analysts undermining repeatability
- Hardware failures during high-stakes acquisitions risking evidence loss
Our Product Range
The Forward Forensics™ Workstation Range
From single-analyst acquisition to fully equipped office deployments, the Forward Forensics workstation range covers every tier of forensic hardware need.
Forward Forensics Alpha I Workstation™
- Single-analyst forensic workstation built for acquisition, imaging and analysis
- Configured with industry-leading forensic software out of the box
- Validated write-blocking for forensically sound evidence acquisition
- High-performance processing for indexing, hashing and decryption workloads
Specifications are subject to change with each build and can be customised to your requirements. Contact us to discuss a bespoke configuration.
Forward Forensics Alpha II Workstation™
- Higher-tier workstation for multi-case and high-volume acquisition workloads
- Expanded processing and memory for running multiple forensic tools concurrently
- Built for laboratories running parallel examinations across analysts
- Same validated, chain-of-custody-ready configuration as the Alpha I
Specifications are subject to change with each build and can be customised to your requirements. Contact us to discuss a bespoke configuration.
Forward Forensics Office Investigation Complete™
- Turnkey office investigation kit pairing a forensic workstation with supporting acquisition hardware
- Equips an investigation office to handle intake, acquisition and analysis end-to-end
- Ideal for teams establishing or expanding office-based investigative capability
- Pre-configured and validated, ready for casework on arrival
This is the most complete investigation system we offer. Full kit list and configuration options are available on request — contact us to discuss your specific requirements.
Built to Perform
Engineered for Forensic Workloads, Not General Computing
Every workstation in the Forward Forensics range shares the same engineering standard, regardless of tier.
Who It’s For
Trusted Across Evidence-Handling Operations
From a single analyst’s desk to a fully staffed investigation office, the Forward Forensics workstation range is trusted across the full spectrum of digital investigation work.
A Decade of Proven Performance in the Region
Forward Forensics has been supplying forensic workstations across the region for over a decade, with every Forward Forensics machine engineered to withstand regional heat and run reliably for extended periods thanks to its liquid-cooled, fanless design. As case backlogs and device storage grow, the workstation behind every examiner needs to keep up — and ours consistently does, excelling against the competition.
Talk to Our Workstations Team
Speak with our specialists about equipping your analysts and offices with Forward Forensics workstations.