Our Approach
We operate at the intersection of technical forensics, business risk, and strategic decision-making. Our methodology is built on four foundational standards that define how we work.
Analysis Standards
Defensible Process Design
Every engagement is structured with defensibility in mind. We document with the understanding that our work may face scrutiny from regulators, auditors, or opposing parties. When working with legal counsel, we maintain appropriate protections and follow their guidance on documentation practices.
In practice:
- Clear engagement boundaries and documentation protocols
- Structured processes that support legal defensibility when needed
- Transparent methodology that withstands external review
- Flexible engagement structures to accommodate legal oversight
- Documentation practices designed for accountability
Evidence Hygiene
We handle evidence with the same standards applied in forensic investigations and litigation. Chain of custody means documented processes with timestamps, content hashing, and accountability at every handoff.
In practice:
- Content hash verification for all digital evidence
- Append-only custody logs with actor/timestamp/action
- Documented preservation and handling procedures
- Controlled access with audit trails
- Native format retention with working copy distinction
Scrutiny-Ready Documentation
Our written work product is built to withstand review. That means documented assumptions, traceable logic, and findings that can be defended months or years after delivery. We write with the expectation that our conclusions will be tested.
In practice:
- Explicit statement of scope, limitations, and assumptions
- Traceable reasoning with supporting evidence citations
- Confidence qualifiers where uncertainty exists
- Methodology documentation sufficient for peer review
- Separation of observation, inference, and opinion
Clarity Over Complexity
Technical depth and accessibility work together. We translate complex technical findings into clear strategic guidance for business decision-makers. We avoid jargon for jargon's sake.
In practice:
- Executive summaries that stand alone
- Technical appendices for those who want depth
- Plain-language explanations of complex concepts
- Visual aids where they add clarity (not decoration)
- Findings structured for the audience, not the analyst
Who We Serve
Our work typically serves three constituencies, often simultaneously:
Business leaders and advisors who need independent technical analysis that informs strategic decisions, withstands scrutiny, and translates complex risks into actionable guidance.
Insurance carriers and brokers navigating complex cyber claims where causality, coverage, and cost validation require forensic rigor and industry context.
Legal counsel requiring technical analysis that supports their work and maintains appropriate protections.
What We Don't Do
We don't offer productized services, fixed packages, or retainer arrangements with built-in hours. Every engagement is scoped specifically. We don't do compliance audits for compliance's sake, penetration testing, managed services, or anything that resembles a checkbox exercise.
If you need forensics + defensible analysis + strategic synthesis on a complex, high-stakes matter, we're a fit. If you need a GAP assessment or a pentest, we're not.
Ready to Talk?
Contact us to discuss your specific needs.