Rapid Response to Security Incidents & Breaches

Incident Response Services

24/7 emergency incident response services with expert containment, forensic investigation, and recovery to minimize damage and restore operations.

When a security incident occurs, every minute counts. Sythe Labs provides rapid incident response services with expert security professionals available 24/7 to contain threats, investigate breaches, and restore operations. Our incident response team has handled hundreds of incidents ranging from ransomware attacks to data breaches.

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Incident Response Services

Complete incident lifecycle management

Emergency Response

  • • 24/7/365 emergency hotline
  • • Immediate threat containment
  • • Rapid deployment (on-site or remote)
  • • Crisis communication support
  • • Executive briefings and updates

Digital Forensics

  • • Evidence collection and preservation
  • • Memory and disk forensics
  • • Network traffic analysis
  • • Malware reverse engineering
  • • Timeline reconstruction

Breach Investigation

  • • Root cause analysis
  • • Attack vector identification
  • • Lateral movement tracking
  • • Data exfiltration assessment
  • • Attacker attribution research

Recovery & Remediation

  • • System restoration and validation
  • • Security hardening recommendations
  • • Credential rotation and access review
  • • Post-incident security improvements
  • • Lessons learned documentation

Our Incident Response Process

NIST-aligned methodology for effective incident handling
1

Preparation

Establish incident response procedures, develop playbooks, identify key contacts, and ensure your team knows how to activate emergency response.

2

Detection & Analysis

Rapid assessment of the incident to understand scope, impact, and threat actor activity. Collect evidence and determine severity for appropriate response.

3

Containment

Isolate affected systems to prevent spread, implement short-term containment measures, and begin long-term containment strategy while preserving evidence.

4

Eradication & Recovery

Remove threat actor access and malware, patch vulnerabilities, restore systems from clean backups, and validate security before returning to normal operations.

5

Post-Incident Activity

Comprehensive incident report, lessons learned session, security improvements, and recommendations to prevent similar incidents in the future.

Common Incident Types We Handle

Expert response across all security incident categories

Ransomware Attacks

Rapid containment of ransomware infections, ransomware negotiation support, decryption assessment, and safe system recovery.

  • • File encryption containment
  • • Backup assessment and recovery
  • • Ransomware strain identification
  • • Negotiation and payment guidance

Data Breaches

Investigation of unauthorized data access or exfiltration, scope assessment, compliance notification support, and remediation.

  • • Data exposure assessment
  • • Breach notification requirements
  • • Legal and compliance coordination
  • • Public relations support

Business Email Compromise (BEC)

Email account takeover investigation, financial fraud prevention, and email security hardening to prevent future compromise.

  • • Email account forensics
  • • Wire transfer fraud investigation
  • • Email authentication (DMARC/SPF/DKIM)
  • • User awareness training

Advanced Persistent Threats (APT)

Detection and removal of sophisticated, long-term intrusions by nation-state or criminal threat actors with advanced capabilities.

  • • Lateral movement analysis
  • • Persistence mechanism removal
  • • Advanced threat intelligence
  • • Long-term monitoring recommendations

Insider Threats

Investigation of malicious or negligent insider activity, data theft assessment, and recommendations for insider threat programs.

  • • User behavior analysis
  • • Data access review
  • • HR and legal coordination
  • • Evidence collection for litigation

Malware Infections

Analysis and removal of malware, trojans, botnets, and other malicious software with comprehensive system cleanup.

  • • Malware reverse engineering
  • • Command and control (C2) identification
  • • Clean system rebuild
  • • Enhanced endpoint protection

Incident Response Retainers

Pre-arranged response for faster incident handling

Incident response retainers ensure immediate access to our team when you need it most. Organizations with retainers receive priority response, pre-established procedures, and reduced hourly rates during incidents.

Retainer Benefits

  • • Priority emergency response (faster activation)
  • • Pre-established communication procedures
  • • Reduced incident response hourly rates
  • • Quarterly tabletop exercises included
  • • Annual incident response plan reviews
  • • Direct access to senior incident responders

What's Included

  • • Incident response plan development
  • • Contact list and escalation procedures
  • • Evidence collection protocols
  • • Communication templates
  • • Tabletop exercise facilitation
  • • 24/7 emergency hotline access

Why Choose Sythe Labs

Trusted incident response expertise when you need it most

Rapid Response Time

24/7 availability with immediate remote response capabilities. Our team can begin investigation and containment within minutes of engagement.

Experienced Team

GCIH, GCFA, and GREM certified incident responders with real-world experience handling major incidents across industries.

Court-Admissible Evidence

Proper evidence handling and chain of custody procedures for incidents that may require legal action or law enforcement involvement.

Compliance Support

Guidance on breach notification requirements for HIPAA, PCI DSS, state laws, and assistance with regulatory reporting.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about incident response services

How fast does your incident response team engage?

For retainer clients, our incident response team engages within 1 hour of notification 24/7/365. For non-retainer emergency response, we typically engage within 2-4 hours depending on availability. Time is critical during a security incident - having a retainer ensures immediate access to our senior incident responders. Our managed security services clients benefit from automatic incident escalation and immediate response.

What's included in an incident response retainer?

Our retainers include priority emergency response (1-hour engagement), quarterly tabletop exercises, annual incident response plan reviews, pre-established communication procedures, evidence collection protocols, and reduced hourly rates during incidents. You have immediate access to our incident response team when you need it most.

Can you help with ransomware attacks?

Yes, ransomware response is one of our most common engagements. We rapidly contain the infection, assess the scope of encryption, evaluate backup integrity, coordinate with law enforcement if needed, and guide recovery efforts. Our team has experience with all major ransomware families and can advise on negotiation if necessary. We also provide penetration testing to identify ransomware entry points before they're exploited.

Do you work with law enforcement and cyber insurance?

Yes, we regularly coordinate with FBI, Secret Service, and local law enforcement on cyber incidents. We can also work directly with your cyber insurance carrier to document the incident, preserve evidence, and support claims. Our reports and forensic evidence are court-admissible and insurance-acceptable. Many cyber insurance policies require or recommend having an incident response retainer in place.

What types of incidents do you respond to?

We respond to all types of security incidents including ransomware attacks, data breaches, business email compromise, insider threats, malware infections, DDoS attacks, and unauthorized access. Whether it's a suspected breach, confirmed compromise, or active attack, our team has experience handling incidents across all industries and environments. Our vCISO team can help you prepare comprehensive incident response plans.

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