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With the launch of IEF v6.1 we have added a host of new features that we’re really excited about. We listened to feedback from our customers and delivered a great new set of mobile device forensic features as part of the new IEF Advanced Edition. Also driven by customer feedback is the addition of the new network licensing option that makes it easier to manage IEF across multiple locations. We’ve tried to organize these new features, editions and licensing options to provide customers with added flexibility and choice, but we realize that new options can also cause a little confusion. So here’s a quick rundown of how the licensing works for each of these new offerings.
IEF v6.1 – IEF Standard, IEF Advanced or IEF Triage
- IEF Standard – Recover 230+ unique Internet artifacts from Windows or Mac file systems. Pricing for IEF Standard Licences starts at $999.
- IEF Advanced – IEF Advanced includes all IEF Standard features and adds the ability to recover 125+ mobile Internet artifacts from iOS & Android powered smartphone/tablets. Pricing for IEF Advanced Licenses start at $1499.
- IEF Triage – IEF Triage is a portable solution that brings the power of IEF Standard into the field. Designed to run directly from the USB thumb drive on a target computer. IEF Triage is particularly valuable for running on-scene quick searches in the field, taking a live RAM capture, and checking for disk encryption. Pricing for IEF Triage Licenses start at $1350.
Current IEF Customers – As a special thanks to our loyal customers, we’ve decided to give a free upgrade to IEF Advanced to all existing IEF Standard and IEF Triage customers, with an active SMS contract. We want to you to be able take advantage of all the new mobile forensic features without having to purchase a new IEF Advanced License. Thanks for your support and please keep sharing your ideas and feedback.
New Customers – New customers can choose from IEF Standard, IEF Advanced or IEF Triage depending on which edition best meets your needs and your budget. For customers considering IEF Standard or IEF Advanced but who would like the flexibility to be able to also do live system investigations we are now offering Triage bundles that allow customers to add Triage capability to an IEF Standard or IEF Advanced License without having to buy and maintain a separate Triage license. Pricing for the Standard-Triage Bundle starts at $1549 and pricing for the Advanced-Triage Bundle starts at $1999.
Upgrading to IEF Advanced v6.1 from Previous Versions of IEF Standard or IEF Triage
The IEFv6.1setup.exe file is available for download through the in-app updater or from the Magnet Forensics Customer Portal – http://www.magnetforensics.com/support/customers/. This installer has everything you need to run either IEF Standard or IEF Advanced. The IEF Advanced features are unlocked with a valid licence key. Two types of license keys will unlock IEF Advanced features:
- New IEF Advanced licence
- Standard or Triage license keys purchased prior to the launch of IEF v6.1 (June 26, 2013) with an active SMS subscription will also unlock IEF Advanced. This enables all IEF customers with an active SMS subscription to upgrade to IEF v6.1 and get access to the IEF Advanced features.
Customers that have purchased IEF Standard or Triage licenses prior to June 26, 2013 who don’t have a current SMS subscription can purchase a new SMS subscription to upgrade to IEF Advanced.
Network Licensing
Network licensing is available for IEF Standard and IEF Advanced. The IEF network licensing application is designed to be run on a network connected host within an organization (LAN/WAN) that is “always on” and available. The normal IEF client application can then be installed on as many computers as necessary and configured to receive a “virtual” license from the license server each time the IEF application is started on one of the computers. This eliminates the need for teams and workgroups to share physical IEF USB dongles that must be connected to each examination machine. Network licensing is not available for IEF Triage or the Standard/Advanced –Triage Bundles. Cost for a network license or USB dongle licenses are identical.
As always, if you have any comments, suggestions or questions,
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