Tag Archives: forensic investigation

How and Why to Pick a Forensic Firm Before the Inevitable Occurs

By Craig A. Hoffman on November 16, 2015 Posted in Cybersecurity, Incident Response

A forensic investigation by a security firm often does (and should) drive decision-making in response to an incident. Because the work of a security firm usually drives the critical path of a response, companies can become better prepared to respond quickly and effectively to potential incidents by identifying and onboarding a security firm before an … Continue Reading

What is “Expedient” Notification of a “Data Breach?”

By Craig A. Hoffman on February 13, 2014 Posted in Data Breach Notification Laws

One of the first questions companies ask us when we are hired to help them respond to a new security incident is how fast they have to notify if the investigation shows that a “breach” occurred. Except for a couple of states that require notification to occur no later than 45 days after discovery, there … Continue Reading