2024Industry Trends Survey for Enterprise Solutions
Professionals surveyed include personnel from legal, human resources and investigative teams across multiple regions worldwide.
The digital age has fuelled a data avalanche. While this offers a treasure trove of potential insights, it’s also burying investigators in scattered evidence across devices, cloud storage and collaboration apps. Traditional investigative methods, designed for a different era, need to adapt to this new reality. Modern approaches are essential to ensure comprehensive, legally sound and efficient investigations.
Here’s a glimpse into the industry’s current landscape:
Remote Mobile Device Challenges:
Widespread Reliance on Mobile Data:
Our survey reveals that a significant portion of investigations (13%, with cases involving 91 – 100% mobile devices) hinge on mobile data collection.
Remote Collection Hurdles:
However, a substantial 41% of respondents highlight the difficulty of collecting data from remote mobile devices, indicating a need for more streamlined remote solutions.
Encryption Messaging App Headaches:
Privacy Concerns Hinder Investigations:
A noteworthy percentage 35% of respondents struggle with collecting data from encrypted messaging applications, suggesting a potential gap in investigative capabilities for these platforms.
Cloud Data Collection Issues:
Overreliance on Complex APIs:
A significant 41% of respondents still rely on complex Cloud tool APIs for data collection, hinting at a need for more user-friendly solutions.
Lack of Robust Cloud Collection Tools:
Furthermore, a concerning 23% lack a robust cloud data collection solution altogether, highlighting a potential vulnerability in their investigative toolbelt.
Confidence and Efficiency Deficits:
Gap in Investigator Confidence:
Only 76% of corporate investigators report full confidence in their data collection capabilities, suggesting a need for improved tools and training.
Juggling Multiple Tools Hinders Efficiency:
A striking 83% of respondents rely on multiple tools for data collection, impacting efficiency and consistency. This highlights the need for a comprehensive, one-stop solution.
While this offers a treasure trove of potential insights, it’s also burying investigators in scattered evidence across devices, cloud storage and collaboration apps. Traditional investigative methods, designed for a different era, need to adapt to this new reality. Modern approaches are essential to ensure comprehensive, legally sound and efficient investigations.
Here’s a glimpse into the industry’s current landscape:
Remote Mobile Device Challenges:
Widespread Reliance on Mobile Data:
Our survey reveals that a significant portion of investigations (13%, with cases involving 91 – 100% mobile devices) hinge on mobile data collection.
Remote Collection Hurdles:
However, a substantial 41% of respondents highlight the difficulty of collecting data from remote mobile devices, indicating a need for more streamlined remote solutions.
Encryption Messaging App Headaches:
Privacy Concerns Hinder Investigations:
A noteworthy percentage 35% of respondents struggle with collecting data from encrypted messaging applications, suggesting a potential gap in investigative capabilities for these platforms.
Cloud Data Collection Issues:
Overreliance on Complex APIs:
A significant 41% of respondents still rely on complex Cloud tool APIs for data collection, hinting at a need for more user-friendly solutions.
Lack of Robust Cloud Collection Tools:
Furthermore, a concerning 23% lack a robust cloud data collection solution altogether, highlighting a potential vulnerability in their investigative toolbelt.
Confidence and Efficiency Deficits:
Gap in Investigator Confidence:
Only 76% of corporate investigators report full confidence in their data collection capabilities, suggesting a need for improved tools and training.
Juggling Multiple Tools Hinders Efficiency:
A striking 83% of respondents rely on multiple tools for data collection, impacting efficiency and consistency. This highlights the need for a comprehensive, one-stop solution.
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Download our 2024 Industry Trends Survey whitepaper for a wealth of findings on current trends and how you can implement a transformative strategy for your organization. Don’t just navigate the data deluge, conquer it. Connect with a Cellebrite expert today to explore how our advanced solutions can be tailored to your specific needs.
