Elite Digital Forensics and Cyber Investigations
Finding the Truth in Your Digital World
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Cyber threats and online risks are growing by the day. From sophisticated nation-state hackers to malicious insiders and everything in between, individuals across every industry face an array of ever-evolving threats. This new digital landscape requires proactive cybersecurity and threat detection capabilities to get ahead of emerging attacks and risks.
This is where our expert cyber investigation services come in.
Our team of highly experienced investigators leverages cutting-edge techniques to conduct discreet digital investigations on your behalf. We uncover misconduct, gather evidence, identify threats, and ensure compliance – delivering the insights you need to reinforce your cyber defenses.
By detecting threats early and uncovering the truth about suspected incidents, we can proactively mitigate risks, avoid major disasters, and maintain compliance. Read on to learn more about the benefits of our services and how our investigations unfold.
Benefits
Cyber investigations provide insights you simply can’t get any other way. Traditional security tools are focused on prevention – but today’s threats are constantly evolving. A reactive defensive posture is no longer sufficient. The ability to conduct targeted, expert-led investigations provides unique benefits:
Threat visibility – Digging into systems and data uncovers threats that evade existing defenses. You gain visibility into risks like pending attacks, insider misuse, policy violations, data theft, and more.
Evidence gathering – Investigations systematically collect irrefutable evidence around suspected incidents. Evidence is crucial for legal action, insurance claims, compliance reporting, and terminations.
Risk intelligence – Detailed analysis provides invaluable intelligence about how attackers operate, why defenses fail, which assets are targeted, and what risks require urgent attention.
Proactive security – Intelligence fuels proactive improvements to security processes, policies, awareness, and technology controls. You can strengthen defenses before disaster strikes.
Faster response – When incidents do occur, quality intelligence minimizes damage through rapid containment and remediation.
Deterrence – When staff know robust monitoring can detect misuse at any time, they are less likely to violate policies in the first place.
Choosing our team for your cyber investigation provides multiple advantages:
Experienced Specialists
Decades of combined law enforcement, government, and private sector experience
Certified experts in digital forensics, threat intelligence, incident response and more
Specialized skills in cutting-edge investigative techniques
Methodical and Defensible
Evidence handling meets court admissibility standards
Chain of custody is maintained end-to-end
Findings are fully reproducible and verifiable
Rapid Time-to-Value
No training or ramp-up time required – our experts hit the ground running
Investigations unfold quickly to provide answers in days or weeks, not months
Covert and Discreet
We avoid mainstream tools prone to detection
Strict confidentiality is enforced on engagements
Impact tobusiness and staff is minimized
Dedicated Support
Direct access to senior investigators throughout engagements
Advisory services provided to aid responses to findings
Testimony services available if needed
Service Details
We offer end-to-end investigation services tailored to your unique needs and concerns. Our capabilities include:
Targeted Digital Forensics Investigations
Data breach investigation
Insider threat investigation
Intellectual property theft investigation
Incident response investigations
Fraud investigation
Employee misconduct investigations
Any other cybersecurity incidents or concerns
Open Source Intelligence Investigations
Dark web surveillance
Surface web reconnaissance
Social media monitoring
Threat actor and vulnerability research
Brand monitoring for threats
Leaked credentials monitoring
Technical Surveillance
Network scanning and reconnaissance
Infrastructure and application mapping
Vulnerability research and testing
Email security testing
Adversarial simulations
Physical security assessments
Compliance Investigations
Data privacy compliance monitoring
Insider activity monitoring
Policy violations monitoring
HR and code of conduct compliance
Proper access controls verification
Secure Remote Investigations
Remote collection and analysis of system logs
Email investigation and eDiscovery
Disk image and memory capture analysis
Database forensics
Full network traffic capture and inspection
Investigations are conducted with full discretion to minimize business disruptions. We understand the need for utmost confidentiality when handling sensitive incidents and concerns.
Use Cases
Common cases include:
Insider Threat Investigations
Detect data theft, policy violations, or IT sabotage by employees
Uncover user activity indicative of disgruntlement or flight risk
Intellectual Property Theft Investigations
Determine whether IP theft occurred and gather irrefutable evidence
Identify the exfiltrated assets, tactics used, and parties involved
Incident Response Investigations
Uncover root cause, enumerate impacted systems, and determine incident scope
Preserve evidence for insurance claims, litigation, and terminating employees
Cloud Abuse and Misconfiguration Investigations
Detect cloud infrastructure misuse, unauthorized access, or risky misconfigurations
Identify assets and accounts compromised during cloud data breaches
Supply Chain and Third Party Investigations
Vet suppliers/partners for security risks, social engineering vulnerabilities, and code integrity
Monitor supplier systems and access for suspicious activity
Fraud Investigations
Uncover financial fraud, falsification of records, misreporting, and other illicit accounting activities
Gather evidence for insurance claims and civil or criminal proceedings
Foreign State-Sponsored IP Theft Investigations
Identify nation-state actors targeting your IP and their tactics, tools, and procedures
Support law enforcement action and trade-secret theft litigation
And more – virtually any cybersecurity concern.
The Process
We follow a proven methodology refined across thousands of successful investigations. Each engagement is tailored to the client’s unique needs and environment, but generally involves:
Planning and Scoping
We consult with stakeholders to fully understand concerns and define the goals, scope, timeline, and resources required. Critical planning steps include:
Clarifying business objectives
Identifying relevant systems, data sources, and access required
Determining methods and tools to be utilized
Developing an investigative strategy and detailed project plan
Data Gathering
Our investigators leverage authorized access to efficiently collect and preserve critical data that may contain evidence relevant to the concerns at hand. We utilize remote and onsite methods to gather:
System and application logs
Network traffic captures and logs
Email, communications, and documents
Disk images and memory captures
Database contents, metadata, and logs
Analysis and Discovery
We meticulously analyze the collected data using proven forensic techniques to extract intelligence and uncover evidence. Methods include:
Timeline and log analysis
Filtering and aggregation
Data analytics and visualization
Keyword searches and image analysis
Deleted data recovery
Decryption and decoding
Reporting and Findings Delivery
We distill investigation findings into an authoritative, evidence-based forensic report suitable for legal proceedings. Findings are communicated through:
Executive summaries clearly conveying key takeaways
Comprehensive forensic report detailing analyses performed
In-depth technical appendices for reproducibility
Advisory
We provide continuing advisory services to interpret findings, formulate responses, strengthen defenses, and aid related legal or HR proceedings.
Throughout the process, we emphasize regular client communication and ensure business impacts are minimized. Our goal is to deliver maximum security value through expert investigations.
FAQ'S
What systems and data are accessed during investigations?
Investigative access is restricted to only what is authorized and relevant to the concerns at hand. Strict access controls and confidentiality procedures are enforced.
Do investigations disrupt business or tip off internal suspects?
We use covert methods and progress very discreetly to avoid disrupting business or alerting internal actors. Minimal impact is a priority.
What happens if evidence of criminal acts is uncovered?
We can submit findings to legal counsel or law enforcement if criminal activity is uncovered, in compliance with legal obligations.
Can investigations be configured on short notice or for urgent needs?
Absolutely – we rapidly deploy investigators in urgent situations where time is of the essence. We can mobilize in just hours to days.
Can findings be used as evidence in court or compliance actions?
Yes, our procedures ensure evidence and reports meet legal admissibility.
What does an investigation cost?
Costs vary based on the scope, scale, and complexity of each engagement. We offer flexible models including flat-rate pricing.
What client data do you maintain as part of investigations?
We limit data retention to just findings reports and evidential exhibits. Client data access is tightly scoped and temporary. Strict confidentiality governs all data handling.
Can you help strengthen our defenses based on findings?
Absolutely. We provide continuing advisory services to interpret findings, improve defenses, update policies, and enhance training based on lessons learned during investigations.
Do you work with our existing security vendors during engagements?
We coordinate with your vendors and internal teams as appropriate while maintaining discretion. Multi-party collaboration is structured for seamless benefits.
How does the remote investigation process work?
We utilize secure cloud-based methods to silently collect and analyze remote data sets. This eliminates onsite disruption. Findings are accessed through online dashboards and reports.
What certifications does your team hold?
Our staff hold leading industry certifications including GIAC, SANS, ISACA, ISC2, CompTIA, EC-Council, and ISO 27001 Lead Auditor credentials, among others.
Can you investigate compromised SaaS applications?
Yes, we have extensive experience investigating security incidents across SaaS platforms, including email, collaboration tools, business systems, and more.
Can investigations support insurance claims?
Absolutely. Timely investigations that establish incident details, quantify impacts, and identify lapses can greatly support successful insurance claims.
Can you testify about investigation findings if needed?
Yes, our experts can serve as witnesses to explain methodologies, findings, and implications. We have experience supporting litigation, HR matters, and regulatory actions.
Can investigations support proactive threat hunting?
Yes. Our processes can incorporate threat hunting to identify risks like data theft, malicious access, vulnerability exploitation, and account compromise before they escalate or cause damage.
Speak to a Dedicated Specialist:
Your privacy is our top priority, we take serious measures to ensure the protection of the data you entrust to us.
Former Israeli Special Forces officer, with over a decade of duty in vital national security roles.
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