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Data Breach Investigation

When a data breach occurs, you need to understand what happened and act quickly. We identify the source, scope and impact of an incident so you can respond with confidence and control.

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Overview

Clarity when it matters most

A data breach investigation identifies, analyses and responds to an incident where personal, confidential or sensitive information has been accessed, disclosed, altered or lost without authorisation.

We work alongside you to analyse affected systems, trace how the breach occurred and determine what data may have been exposed. Our approach is structured and methodical, so nothing is overlooked, while keeping disruption to your business to a minimum.

Beyond the cause, we help you take the right next steps: supporting containment, advising on remediation, helping you meet regulatory and reporting obligations, and making sure it doesn't happen again.

Seek help if you have

Suspected unauthorised access to your systems
A ransomware or malware incident
A compromised Microsoft 365 or email account
Loss or theft of sensitive data
Insider threats or suspicious employee activity
Business email compromise or payment fraud

Not every incident is reportable

But every incident deserves careful investigation. We establish the facts so you can make the right decisions.

What's included

Our investigation services

Triage and initial assessment

Rapid assessment to determine the nature and severity of the incident.

Digital forensic investigation

How the breach happened, a clear timeline and evidence preserved where required.

Scope and impact analysis

Which systems, accounts and data have been affected, and who may be impacted.

Containment and recovery guidance

Practical steps to stop the attack, secure your environment and restore operations.

Regulatory and compliance support

Help understanding your reporting obligations under UK GDPR and other regulations.

Executive reporting and lessons learned

Clear, non-technical reports for directors, insurers and regulators, with recommendations to prevent a repeat.

How it works

From first call to final report

Triage
We assess the incident and advise on immediate actions.
Investigate
Forensic analysis establishes what happened and what was affected.
Advise
Containment, remediation and reporting guidance.
Report
A clear report and recommendations to stop it happening again.

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