Silicon Forensics
Silicon Forensics is a U.S.-based e-commerce retailer and authorized reseller of digital forensic hardware, selling its proprietary SiForce workstations and accessories alongside OpenText/Tableau, CRU/WiebeTech, MediaClone, and Apricorn products to law enforcement, corporate investigators, and legal professionals.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1992
- HeadquartersPomona, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Silicon Forensics does
Silicon Forensics is a privately held, U.S.-based e-commerce retailer and value-added reseller specializing in digital forensic hardware, founded in 1992 and headquartered at 1242 East Lexington Avenue, Pomona, California, with 11–50 employees. The company serves digital forensic investigators, law enforcement agencies, corporate IT/security teams, and legal professionals who require forensically-sound tools to acquire, preserve, and analyze electronic evidence for criminal investigations, internal inquiries, and litigation.
The product portfolio is built around two pillars: a proprietary SiForce brand (forensic tower and portable workstations such as Lightning Sapphire, Beast Sapphire/Crimson, One Sapphire/Crimson, and Nano; rugged carrying cases SFR-12/21/22/26; Faraday Bag DUO; persistent power banks; and read-only media card readers) and authorized resale of third-party forensic hardware from OpenText/Tableau (TX2 imagers, USB bridges, PCIe adapters, EnCase software), CRU/WiebeTech (UltraDock, ComboDock, NVMe/USB 3.1 WriteBlockers, Ditto DX FieldStation), MediaClone (SuperImager Plus, SuperWiper), Apricorn (Aegis encrypted drives), Detego, Proton Data Security (degaussers, destroyers, shredders), Elcomsoft, and Magnet Forensics. The company also sells forensically sanitized HDDs, SSDs, and external USB drives with sealed documentation and affidavits for court use.
Commercially, Silicon Forensics operates a direct-to-consumer e-commerce storefront (BigCommerce-powered, with international country selection) supplemented by phone and email sales for higher-value workstation configurations. Revenue is generated via unit-level hardware sales across a price range from $3 accessories to $5,000+ imagers, with quote-based pricing on workstations and bulk discounts on sanitized drives for law enforcement. GTM is hybrid: bottom-of-funnel e-commerce for accessories and resold SKUs, plus consultative direct sales for custom workstation builds. Certifications (TAA, FCC, CE, RoHS, RCM) on key distributed products support federal and international public-sector procurement, while a small footprint of social and email marketing (LinkedIn, Instagram, X, newsletter) targets the professional forensic community rather than mass-market consumers.
Silicon Forensics firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Silicon Forensics
- Legal name
- Silicon Forensics
- Website
- https://siliconforensics.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1992
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Silicon Forensics is a U.S.-based e-commerce retailer and authorized reseller of digital forensic hardware, selling its proprietary SiForce workstations and accessories alongside OpenText/Tableau, CRU/WiebeTech, MediaClone, and Apricorn products to law enforcement, corporate investigators, and legal professionals.
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- akta.pro rank
Silicon Forensics industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Digital Forensics Hardware
- NAICS
- Computer Storage Device Manufacturing (334112), Other Electronic Component Manufacturing (334419)
- SIC
- Wholesale-Electronic Parts & Equipment, Nec (5065), Electronic Computers (3571)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Digital Forensics & Evidence Collection (Endpoint, Mobile, Cloud) (BPAKAHAC)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Forensic Science & Crime Laboratories (Justice System Support) (BPAIAFAI), Criminal Investigations & Forensics (Detectives, Crime Labs, CSI) (BPAIAGAI)
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Where Silicon Forensics is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Pomona
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Silicon Forensics business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Hardware Sales: Primary revenue stream from selling forensic workstations, write-blocking hardware, imaging devices, drives, and accessories. Products include proprietary SiForce branded items as well as third-party brands (OpenText/Tableau, WiebeTech/CRU, MediaClone, Apricorn, Detego, Proton Data Security, Elcomsoft, Magnet Forensics).
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | OpenText TX2 Forensic Imager |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | OpenText USB 3.0 Bridge Kit |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | SiForce Faraday Bag DUO |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | SiForce Rugged Carrying Case SFR-12 |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | SiForce Rugged Carrying Case SFR-26 |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | CRU WiebeTech Drive eRazer Ultra |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | OpenText TA-PCIE-PCIE4 Adapter |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | OpenText TKA-PCIE-5PC Adapter Kit |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | SiForce Power Banks |
| Other | Multi-year contract | SiForce Forensic Workstations |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Forensically Sanitized Drives |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels5 records
Silicon Forensics product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Silicon Forensics is a Pomona, California-based solutions provider that designs and sells digital forensic hardware under its proprietary SiForce brand—including tower and portable forensic workstations, Faraday bags, persistent power banks, media card readers, and rugged carrying cases—while also reselling authorized third-party forensic equipment from OpenText/Tableau, CRU/WiebeTech, MediaClone, Apricorn, and others. The company additionally offers forensically sanitized hard drives, SSDs, and USB drives with documented audit trails and affidavits for court-admissible evidence handling.
Product overview
Silicon Forensics is a provider of digital forensics hardware and software solutions. The product portfolio centers on the SiForce brand of forensic workstations (including Lightning Sapphire, Beast Sapphire, Beast Crimson, One Sapphire, and One Crimson models) alongside a comprehensive range of forensic hardware from partners including OpenText/Tableau (forensic imagers like TX2, USB bridges, PCIe adapters), MediaClone (SuperImager Plus portable imaging units and SuperWiper drive erasers), and WiebeTech/CRU (write blockers, field stations, and drive docks). The company also offers encrypted storage solutions through Apricorn, forensically sanitized drives in various form factors, and accessories such as Faraday bags, rugged carrying cases, media card readers, and power banks. The offering is a multi-brand platform combining proprietary SiForce products with complementary third-party forensic tools to serve digital forensics investigators, IT managers, and technicians.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- SiForce: Own brand product line including forensic workstations (Lightning Sapphire, Beast Sapphire, Beast Crimson, One Sapphire, One Crimson), portable workstations (Nano, Road Warrior), rugged carrying cases (SFR-12, SFR-21, SFR-22, SFR-26), Faraday bags, power banks, and media card readers.
Products and services
- SiForce Lightning Sapphire Forensic Workstation Full tower SiForce forensic workstation with high-performance specifications designed for digital forensic investigators handling demanding evidence-acquisition and analysis workloads.
- SiForce Beast Sapphire Forensic Workstation (Formerly Lightning NVX) Full tower SiForce forensic workstation (rebranded from Lightning NVX) built for demanding forensic workloads requiring high-throughput processing of digital evidence.
- SiForce Beast Crimson Forensic Workstation (Formerly The Beast) Full tower SiForce forensic workstation (rebranded from The Beast) delivering powerful processing for forensic analysis of digital evidence.
- SiForce One Sapphire Forensic Workstation Standard mid-tower SiForce forensic workstation based on Intel Core Ultra 9 desktop processor with essential features for efficient data processing by digital forensic examiners.
- SiForce One Crimson Forensic Workstation Standard mid-tower SiForce forensic workstation based on AMD Ryzen desktop processor, designed for forensic examiners who prefer the AMD processing platform.
- OpenText Forensic Imager TX2 (TX2+ / TX2+W) Resold OpenText/Tableau forensic imaging device used by digital forensic investigators for digital evidence acquisition and analysis, available in TX2, TX2+, and TX2+W configurations priced $4,848.99 to $5,099.99.
- OpenText Forensic USB 3.0 Bridge Kit (TK8U / TK8U+ / T8U) Resold OpenText/Tableau USB 3.0 write-blocking bridge kit for forensic acquisition of USB devices, available as TK8U standard, TK8U+ rugged bundle, and T8U bridge-only, priced $454.00 to $548.99.
- OpenText Forensic TA-PCIE-PCIE4 Adapter Resold OpenText/Tableau PCIe adapter that adapts between PCIe Gen 2 and Gen 3+ to enable new TA7-x adapters to be used on legacy Tableau products, priced at $39.50.
- SiForce Faraday Bag DUO SiForce Faraday bag that blocks RF signals to prevent remote access or remote data extraction/wiping from electronic devices during evidence collection, available in multiple sizes from $16.99 to $74.99.
- SiForce Rugged Carrying Case SFR-26 (with wheels) SiForce rugged wheeled carrying case with custom foam inserts designed to transport forensic equipment including Tableau TX1/TX2, TD4, and SiForce FAU, priced at $549.99.
- SiForce Rugged Carrying Case SFR-12 SiForce rugged carrying case with custom foam inserts for protected transport of write-blocking bridges, priced at $79.99.
- MediaClone SuperImager Plus 8" T4 Portable Forensic Imaging Unit Resold MediaClone portable forensic imaging device with Thunderbolt and NVMe ports supporting multiple forensic tasks including digital evidence acquisition.
- MediaClone SuperImager Plus 12" Portable Rugged Forensic Imaging Unit Resold MediaClone rugged portable forensic field computer with 4 SAS/SATA-3 ports, USB 3.2 ports, and Thunderbolt 4.0 connectivity for field forensic imaging.
- MediaClone SuperWiper Desktop Pro Gen 3 Standalone Multiple Drive Eraser Resold MediaClone standalone drive eraser with 8 SAS/SATA ports and 1 NVMe port for erasing multiple drives simultaneously using various erase protocols.
- CRU WiebeTech Forensic Ditto DX FieldStation Resold CRU WiebeTech forensic field station optimized for SATA SSDs, NVMe/PCIe SSDs, hard drives, SD cards, and CF cards used in field forensic investigations.
- CRU WiebeTech Forensic NVMe WriteBlocker Resold CRU WiebeTech write-blocking device for mounting NVMe M.2 or U.2 SSDs to a host computer in write-blocked mode for imaging and previewing without altering contents.
- CRU WiebeTech Forensic UltraDock FUDv6 Resold CRU WiebeTech professional drive write blocker providing fast forensically-sound access to bare hard drives with HPA/DCO/AMA detection capabilities, covered by U.S. Patent No. 8,090,904.
- CRU WiebeTech Forensic ComboDock FCDv6 Resold CRU WiebeTech dual-mode dock providing write-blocking or read/write access for forensic imaging and analysis of data drives.
- CRU WiebeTech Forensic USB 3.1 WriteBlocker Resold CRU WiebeTech handheld write blocker connecting via USB 3.1 for inspecting drive contents without risking damage or data disruption, covered by U.S. Patent No. 10,430,361.
- Apricorn Aegis Padlock DT USB 3.0 Desktop Encrypted Drive Resold Apricorn software-free, hardware-based 256-bit AES XTS encrypted desktop storage device with onboard keypad PIN authentication for secure forensic storage.
- Forensically Sanitized External USB Portable Drives Forensically sanitized external USB portable drives in 1TB, 2TB, 4TB capacities and SSD variants, ready for forensic use with bulk-discount options.
- Forensically Sanitized Hard Disk Drives Hard disk drives that have undergone complete wipe and full NTFS format to render them forensically sanitized and court-ready, with sealed, dated, and initialed documentation.
- Forensically Sanitized Solid State Drives Forensically sanitized 2.5" SATA SSDs available in 500GB to 8TB capacities for forensic collections, with bulk-discount options.
- SiForce External Read-Only Media Card Reader USB 3.0 SiForce durable multi-card reader with write-block mode designed for forensic acquisition from smartphones, tablets, digital cameras, and laptops.
- SiForce Power Banks with 3-in-1 USB Cable SiForce portable power banks available in 5,000mAh and 10,000mAh capacities for charging devices in field forensic operations, priced $15.99 to $29.99.
Quantifiable outcome
- Forensically sanitized drives go through complete wipe and full NTFS format with sealed, dated, and initialed documentation
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Companies that use Silicon Forensics
Customer profileNamed customers4 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Silicon Forensics technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
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AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
Silicon Forensics partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.
- OpenText (Tableau)coreSilicon Forensics is an authorized reseller of OpenText Forensic products, including Tableau hardware (Forensic Imagers TX1/TX2, USB Bridges, PCIe Adapters, write blockers). OpenText is a major enterprise information management company that acquired Tableau/Forensic products.
- CRU WiebeTechcoreAuthorized reseller of CRU WiebeTech forensic products including Drive eRazer, Forensic ComboDock, Forensic UltraDock, and NVMe WriteBlocker devices.
- MediaClonecoreAuthorized reseller of MediaClone forensic imaging and drive erasure products including SuperImager Plus and SuperWiper product lines.
- ApricornmajorAuthorized reseller of Apricorn encrypted storage devices including Aegis Padlock, Aegis Padlock DT, Aegis NVX, Aegis Fortress L3, and Aegis Secure Key products.
- DetegomajorAuthorized reseller of Detego forensic software solutions for digital forensics investigations.
- Proton Data SecuritymajorAuthorized reseller of Proton Data Security products including degaussers, destroyers, and shredders for physical data destruction.
- ElcomsoftminorAuthorized reseller of Elcomsoft forensic software products including Forensic Disk Decryptor and other digital forensics tools.
- Magnet ForensicsminorAuthorized reseller of Magnet Forensics digital forensics software solutions.
Scale indicators1 record
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Silicon Forensics competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Exterro (AccessData): Provider of FTK-based digital forensics and e-discovery software that integrates with specialized forensic hardware; competes for enterprise and government investigative budgets overlapping with Silicon Forensics' customer base.
- Cellebrite: Dominant mobile forensics platform with premium hardware/software bundles (UFED, Premium) sold globally to law enforcement - sets pricing and procurement standards for the broader forensic hardware ecosystem in which Silicon Forensics operates.
- Magnet Forensics: Provider of integrated digital forensics software plus associated hardware to law enforcement and enterprise IR teams; competes for the same procurement budgets and represents both a partner and an indirect competitor to Silicon Forensics.
- OpenText (Tableau Forensic): Owner of the Tableau forensic hardware line (TX1/TX2 imagers, bridges, write-blockers) that Silicon Forensics resells; also competes directly with its own direct sales motion into the same government/law enforcement channel.
Emerging players
- Sumuri: Forensic hardware and software bundle provider (Reparo, Talino workstations) targeted at digital forensic examiners; competes with SiForce for workstation and accessory sales in the same niche.
Others
- MediaClone: Manufacturer of SuperImager Plus and SuperWiper forensic imaging and drive-eraser hardware; primary upstream supplier resold by Silicon Forensics and a comparable specialty hardware vendor in its own right.
- CRU (Wiegel / WiebeTech): Upstream OEM of WiebeTech forensic docks, write-blockers, and field stations (e.g., UltraDock FUDv6) sold by Silicon Forensics; key supply partner and adjacent competitor in the write-block/imaging hardware category.
Direct peers
- Digital Intelligence (Get Digital Intelligence): Specialty forensic hardware vendor and reseller of write-blockers, imagers, and forensic workstations; serves overlapping law enforcement, military, and corporate investigative customers with a similar product mix.
- Teel Technologies (Teel Tech): Provider of forensic hardware, training, and accessories to law enforcement and corporate investigators; overlaps with Silicon Forensics in the write-blocker, imager, and accessories categories.
- Forensic Computers: Long-established reseller and integrator of forensic workstations, write-blockers, and imaging hardware for law enforcement and corporate investigators - directly comparable to Silicon Forensics in product catalog, customer base, and distribution model.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
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Trust signalCompliance5 records
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Frequently asked questions about Silicon Forensics
What does Silicon Forensics do?
Silicon Forensics is a Pomona, California-based solutions provider that designs and sells digital forensic hardware under its proprietary SiForce brand—including tower and portable forensic workstations, Faraday bags, persistent power banks, media card readers, and rugged carrying cases—while also reselling authorized third-party forensic equipment from OpenText/Tableau, CRU/WiebeTech, MediaClone, Apricorn, and others. The company additionally offers forensically sanitized hard drives, SSDs, and USB drives with documented audit trails and affidavits for court-admissible evidence handling.
Is Silicon Forensics a public or private company?
Silicon Forensics is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Silicon Forensics founded?
Silicon Forensics was founded in 1992. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Silicon Forensics based?
Silicon Forensics is headquartered in Pomona, United States, in the North America region.
How does Silicon Forensics make money?
One revenue line is on record: hardware Sales.
Who are Silicon Forensics's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Exterro (AccessData), Cellebrite, Magnet Forensics and OpenText (Tableau Forensic). Sumuri is listed as an emerging player. Others are MediaClone and CRU (Wiegel / WiebeTech). Direct peers are Digital Intelligence (Get Digital Intelligence), Teel Technologies (Teel Tech) and Forensic Computers.
Does Silicon Forensics have an API?
No public API is recorded for Silicon Forensics.
What industry is Silicon Forensics in?
Silicon Forensics's product category is Digital Forensics Hardware. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPAKAHAC, Digital Forensics & Evidence Collection (Endpoint, Mobile, Cloud), with a secondary code of BPAIAFAI, Forensic Science & Crime Laboratories (Justice System Support). Its NAICS code is 334112 and its SIC code is 5065.