Managed Services
Digital Forensics & Incident Response (DFIR)
When an incident occurs, the first few hours shape everything that follows: how much is contained, how much is understood, and how much evidence survives to explain what actually occurred. Digital Forensics & Incident Response exists for exactly that window, structured, fast, and methodical when it matters most.
The risk
Why it matters
An unmanaged incident tends to get worse before it gets better, spreading further, destroying evidence, and leaving critical questions unanswered. Having a defined response process, backed by forensic expertise, is what separates a contained incident from a prolonged crisis. It also determines whether the organization can confidently explain what happened to customers, regulators, insurers, and internal stakeholders.
Our approach
Response follows a structured incident lifecycle, from initial containment through forensic analysis to full recovery, preserving evidence integrity throughout.
What's covered
Scope & deliverables
Service Scope
- Compromised systems, endpoints & network segments
- Log & artifact collection across affected infrastructure
- Malware analysis (where applicable)
- Chain of custody documentation
- Memory, disk, and endpoint forensic acquisition (where applicable)
Deliverables
- Incident containment & recovery support
- Forensic findings report with attack timeline & root cause analysis
- Evidence documentation suitable for legal or regulatory purposes
- Post-incident recommendations to improve security posture
Questions
Frequently asked questions
How quickly can your team respond to an incident?
Response begins immediately upon engagement, with priority given to containment before full investigation proceeds.
Can findings be used for legal or regulatory purposes?
Yes. Evidence is collected and documented with proper chain of custody to support legal, regulatory, or insurance requirements.
Do you help with recovery, or only investigation?
Both. Support extends from initial containment through recovery guidance and post-incident hardening recommendations.
Is this available on a retainer basis?
Yes. Retainer agreements are available for organizations that want guaranteed response times in place before an incident occurs.
Go further
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