EnCE EnCase Computer Forensics: The Official EnCase Certified Examiner Study Guide, 3rd Edition

FastBloc/Tableau Acquisitions

FastBloc was, initially, a hardware write-blocking device developed by Guidance Software to work in conjunction with EnCase, but it does not require EnCase. FastBloc write-blocking devices have been replaced by Tableau units. FastBloc or Tableau write blockers can function as a stand-alone write-blocking device in the Windows environment, allowing you to preview the data directly in the Windows Explorer interface. Additionally, you can run third-party tools such as antivirus or spyware detection software against the target drive with full write-block functionality. In fact, the hardware versions of FastBloc can be used on other operating systems.

With the release of EnCase 6 and continuing into EnCase 7, FastBloc ...