Exterro Launched FTK Imager Pro, a New Digital Forensics Tool that Enables Investigators to Quickly Access Encrypted Evidence

Sep 25, 2025- by CMI| Category : Information and Communication Technology1 min read
Exterro Launched FTK Imager Pro, a New Digital Forensics Tool that Enables Investigators to Quickly Access Encrypted Evidence

Exterro, the prominent leader in unified data risk management, introduced Exterro FTK Imager Pro, the next-generation upgrade to one of the most widely used digital forensics tools globally.

Downloaded thousands of times every month as well as relied on daily by law enforcement, corporate investigators, eDiscovery professionals, and cybersecurity teams, FTK Imager has become a foundation of digital investigations globally.

Exterro FTK Imager Pro enhances the trusted FTK Imager by offering investigators with advanced tools to address modern challenges in digital forensics. With features such as on-the-fly decryption, iOS advanced logical collection, as well as direct live preview, investigators can verify evidence swiftly, keeping the chain of custody without compromising the pace of the investigation.

Key Features of New in Exterro FTK Imager Pro Include:

  • On-the-Fly Decryption – Instantly unlock BitLocker, APFS/FileVault, McAfee, Symantec, and more with valid credentials, enabling immediate, read-only preview of decrypted content.
  • iOS Advanced Logical Collection – Capture messages, photos, app data, and call logs from iOS devices with a guided, intuitive workflow—no complex full extractions required.
  • Direct Decrypted Live Data Access – Skip multi-hour imaging jobs. Preview decrypted files as well as metadata instantly to triage and scope cases faster.

This global adoption has made Exterro FTK Imager synonymous with defensible, court-ready evidence acquisition. Exterro FTK Imager Pro builds directly on that legacy, delivering the speed, simplicity, as well as rigor required in encrypted, mobile-first world.

Executive Statement

According to Justin Tolman, Forensic Evangelist at Exterro and former Forensic Specialist, every investigation starts with a clock ticking. Exterro FTK Imager Pro brings speed and efficiency exactly where examiners need it most, allowing them to close cases faster and easier.

According to Harsh Behl, Vice President of Product Management, DFIR at Exterro, investigators don't have time to waste imaging a 2TB drive just to confirm relevance. FTK Imager Pro collapses that into a 5-15-minute workflow. It turns encrypted and mobile evidence from roadblocks into actionable insights, whether you're in the field or the courtroom.

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