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Digital Forensics And Incident Investigations

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When accounts are breached or data goes missing, speed and care matter

Venovox helps you understand what happened, limit the damage, and get back to safe operations. We collect and preserve evidence, analyze devices and logs, and deliver clear findings that leaders and lawyers can use. Our work is calm, methodical, and discreet.

What this page covers

This page explains how Venovox investigates cyber incidents and data loss. It shows when to act, what types of cases we handle, our forensics process, and how we coordinate with legal, IT, and security teams. It also lists the deliverables you receive, the outcomes you can expect, and the related services that complete your response.

When to act

Move quickly if you see early signs of compromise. Fast action preserves evidence and reduces impact.

  • A ransomware note or sudden encryption of files

  • Unusual data transfers or downloads outside working hours

  • New forwarding rules or mail flow changes in email

  • Alerts on admin actions or disabled security tools

  • Staff reporting suspicious prompts or messages

  • A whistleblower suggests data was taken by a departing employee

  • A regulator or customer asks about a potential breach

If you are unsure, start with a short triage call. We will help you decide the first safe steps.

Incident types we handle

Account compromise and BEC

Unauthorized access to email or collaboration tools that leads to invoice fraud, phishing, or data exposure.

Data theft and insider threat

Copying of files to personal accounts or devices, repository cloning, or covert use of portable storage.

Malware and ransomware

Execution of malicious code that encrypts systems or provides backdoor access.

Cloud security events

Misconfigurations or abused tokens in Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, AWS, or Azure that expose data.

Endpoint and server intrusions

Lateral movement, privilege escalation, and persistence on laptops, desktops, and servers.

Third party incidents

Breaches at vendors or partners that place your data at risk.

Our investigation and forensics process

Venovox follows a structured method that protects evidence and produces reliable answers. We explain each step in plain language and align with your change controls.

Preserve

Preserve

Investigate

Investigate

Recover

Recover

1. Triage and scope

We confirm the type of incident, systems affected, and immediate risks. We agree on containment steps that do not destroy evidence. We set a communication plan and points of contact.

2. Evidence preservation

We place legal holds and document the scene. We preserve volatile data when needed and collect forensic images of key devices. We secure server and cloud logs and ensure chain of custody for every item.

3. Collection

We gather data from endpoints, servers, and cloud platforms. Typical sources include EDR telemetry, SIEM logs, email and audit logs, identity and access logs, network devices, collaboration tools, and mobile devices. We collect only what is needed and we store it safely.

4. Analysis

We build a timeline of activity and correlate events across systems. We review process and driver listings, scheduled tasks, registry changes, and persistence methods. We analyze email headers and message traces. We inspect documents for metadata and exfil patterns. Where malware is present we examine samples in a safe environment to understand behavior and indicators of compromise.

5. Findings and reporting

We prepare a clear executive summary and a detailed technical report. We include indicators of compromise, affected assets, data at risk, initial access method, and actions taken by the actor. We explain the limits of what can be confirmed and the confidence level for each key point.

6. Recovery and hardening

We support safe containment and recovery. Typical steps include credential resets, MFA enforcement, removal of persistence, patching, EDR tuning, mail rule clean up, and restoration from backups. We deliver a prioritized hardening plan to reduce the chance of repeat events.

Legal, privacy, and regulator alignment

Cyber matters often touch legal privilege and privacy rules. We work closely with counsel and privacy officers so your response stays defensible.

Privilege planning and clean work streams

Chain of custody for all data and devices

Guidance on breach notification triggers and timelines

Support for regulator and customer communications

Coordination with insurers where policies apply

Working with IT and security

We slot into your existing process and tools. We respect change windows and service levels. We use plain language and short updates so everyone stays aligned.

Clear roles and responsibilities from day one

Safe containment that avoids data loss

Out of hours support for urgent steps

Knowledge transfer so your team can maintain controls

Tools and platforms we support

We work with common enterprise tools and log sources. Examples include endpoint detection and response tools, security information and event management systems, identity and access logs, cloud platform audit logs, email systems, and collaboration suites. If you use a different toolset we adapt to it.

What you receive from Venovox

  • Executive summary for leaders and the board

  • Detailed technical report with timelines and evidence

  • List of indicators of compromise and defensive rules

  • Data exposure assessment and notification guidance

  • Hardening plan with quick wins and longer actions

  • Briefing pack for customers or regulators if required

Outcomes you can expect

A clear view of how the incident happened and what was affected

Evidence that supports legal decisions and notification

Faster recovery with fewer surprises

Stronger controls that reduce future risk

Why Venovox

Independent and trusted

We report facts as we find them and we protect your privacy. Our work is transparent and repeatable.

Cross border capability

Many incidents cross regions and time zones. We coordinate with local partners and keep one master view for your leaders.

Multidisciplinary team

Forensic analysts, investigators, and compliance specialists work as one team. You get complete answers without juggling vendors.

Clear and calm communication

You get one point of contact, short status updates, and reports that non technical leaders can read in minutes.

Related services

Explore our full set of services that connect with digital forensics and incident investigations. Use the links below to learn more or to request a short scoping call.

Regulatory and Compliance Investigations

Litigation Support Investigations

Workplace Misconduct Investigations

Corporate Intelligence and OSINT

Corporate Investigations Hub

Frequently asked questions

Ready to get started?

If you are facing a cyber incident or data loss, speak with Venovox today. Share what you see and your timeline. We will propose safe first steps and begin preservation. We can start small with triage and expand as needed.