Data Breach Forensics Investigate. Preserve. Resolve.
Certified digital forensics and data breach investigation services. From evidence collection to expert witness testimony, we protect your business and build your case.
Data Breaches Demand Immediate Expert Response
Every minute without forensic investigation increases evidence loss, regulatory exposure, and legal risk.
Investigation Capabilities
- Forensic imaging with chain of custody documentation
- Deleted file recovery and data reconstruction
- Network intrusion and malware analysis
- Mobile-origin breach response for corporate and BYOD devices
Legal and Compliance Support
- Court-admissible forensic reports
- Expert witness testimony in state and federal courts
- HIPAA, PCI, and regulatory breach response
- E-discovery and litigation support
Complete Digital Forensics Suite
Six pillars of forensic excellence covering every aspect of breach investigation and security testing.
Professional Support Forensics
Corporate, CPA, insurance, medical, and litigation forensic services tailored to your industry.
Explore servicesForensics and Data Recovery
Computer, server, network, and mobile device forensic analysis with certified evidence handling.
Explore servicesVulnerability and Penetration Testing
Risk assessments, network audits, and penetration tests that expose weaknesses before attackers do.
Explore servicesSecurity Awareness Training
Employee training, incident response exercises, and phishing simulations to build a human firewall.
Explore servicesHow It Works
From initial consultation through evidence collection to court-ready reporting and testimony.
Learn moreIncident Response and Breach Containment
Rapid response teams for active breaches with on-site evidence collection across North Carolina.
Learn moreHow Our Forensic Investigation Works
Every engagement follows a defensible six-stage workflow. For a deeper playbook covering data breach, network, and crypto scenarios end to end, see the Petronella complete forensics guide.
Initial consultation and case assessment
Evidence collection and forensic imaging
Chain of custody documentation
Deep forensic analysis and recovery
Court-ready report generation
Expert witness testimony if needed
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Data Breach Forensics FAQs
What should we do first if we suspect a data breach?
Stop using affected systems immediately. Do not power devices on or off, and do not attempt to recover files yourself. Secure the equipment and call our forensic team at 919-348-4912 for guidance on proper evidence handling.
Are your forensic findings admissible in court?
Yes. Our processes follow NIST guidelines and SWGDE best practices. We maintain strict chain of custody, use validated tools, and produce detailed reports. Our experts provide testimony in North Carolina state courts, federal courts, and administrative proceedings.
How long does a forensic investigation take?
Timelines depend on case complexity and the number of devices involved. A single drive image takes 4 to 12 hours. Full analysis and reporting typically takes one to three weeks. We offer expedited services for active litigation and ongoing breach incidents.
What types of devices can you investigate?
We analyze computers, servers, network infrastructure, mobile phones, tablets, cloud environments, and all storage media including HDDs, SSDs, NVMe drives, USB drives, and RAID arrays.
Do you provide expert witness testimony?
Yes. Our certified forensic examiners are available to testify as expert witnesses in civil litigation, criminal proceedings, regulatory hearings, and insurance disputes across North Carolina and nationwide.
What industries do you serve?
We serve healthcare, financial services, legal, insurance, government, defense contractors, and businesses of all sizes. Our forensic team has experience with HIPAA, PCI DSS, CMMC, and other regulatory frameworks.
Protect Your Business. Preserve Your Evidence.
Contact our forensic team for a confidential consultation about your investigation needs.
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