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Incident Response & Digital Forensics Services in Canada

Every minute matters during a cyber incident. PlutoSec’s incident response and digital forensics team helps you contain attacks, uncover the facts, and recover with defensible evidence for regulators, insurers, and legal proceedings.

  • Certified Forensics Experts

    GCFA and GCFE certified forensic investigators lead every incident response and forensics engagement.

  • Forensic Driven Investigation

    We reconstruct attack timelines using proven forensic techniques trusted in legal investigations.

  • Evidence Based Reporting

    Receive a defensible forensic report with verified findings, root cause analysis, and recommendations.

  • Trusted Evidence Handling

    Evidence is preserved under strict chain of custody and Canadian legal requirements.

Incident Response & Digital Forensics Services in Canada
ABOUT INCIDENT RESPONSE & DIGITAL FORENSICS

Expert Guidance When It Matters Most

Incident response focuses on containing and resolving active threats such as ransomware, data breaches, and unauthorized access. Digital forensics then reveals how the attack occurred, what was affected, and provides evidence that stands up to legal and regulatory scrutiny.

PlutoSec quickly isolates impacted systems, preserves critical evidence, and conducts a structured investigation to determine the incident’s scope, root cause, and business impact delivering clear remediation steps to prevent recurrence.

Rapid Containment

Forensic Evidence Preservation

Root Cause Analysis

Actionable Remediation

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Our Engagement Process

  1. 1.

    Initial Triage

    Rapid assessment of the incident to understand scope and immediate risk.

  2. 2.

    Containment

    Isolate affected systems to stop the attack from spreading further.

  3. 3.

    Evidence Collection

    Preserve logs, memory, and system images with proper chain of custody.

  4. 4.

    Forensic Analysis

    Investigate the attack timeline, entry point, and full extent of access.

  5. 5.

    Recovery and Reporting

    Restore operations and deliver a clear report with remediation guidance.

WHY CHOOSE PLUTOSEC?

The Team You Want on the Call When It Is Real

From the first call to the final report, we combine certified forensic expertise, rapid response, and clear documentation that holds up with insurers, regulators, and legal counsel, not just internally.

Certified Forensic Examiners

We do not just close the incident. You get a remediation roadmap so the vulnerability that let this happen gets fixed, not just patched over.

Available When It Matters

Incidents do not wait for business hours, and neither do we. Our team engages on active incidents around the clock.

Evidence That Holds Up

Every investigation follows proper chain of custody, so findings are usable for insurance claims, regulatory filings, and legal proceedings if needed.

Beyond the Cleanup

We do not just close the incident. You get a remediation roadmap so the vulnerability that let this happen gets fixed, not just patched over.

What We Cover

Emergency Incident Response

Immediate containment and triage for active ransomware, breaches, and intrusions, available around the clock.

Digital Forensics Investigation

Detailed analysis of servers, endpoints, and cloud environments to determine how an attacker got in and what they accessed.

Ransomware Response and Recovery

Containment, negotiation support, and recovery guidance to get your operations back online with minimal data loss.

Root Cause and Impact Analysis

Tracing the full attack timeline to understand scope, entry point, and business impact with evidence to back every finding.

Breach Notification Support

Documentation and timelines to support your legal and compliance obligations under Canadian privacy law.

Incident Response Planning and Readiness

Building and testing a response plan before an incident happens, so your team knows exactly what to do when it does.

Our Approach

  •  Containment first, investigation second: stop the damage before chasing the full picture
  • Evidence preserved with proper chain of custody from the first hour of engagement
  • Root cause analysis that goes beyond what happened to how we prevent it again
  • Clear, non-technical reporting your leadership, legal counsel, and insurer can all use
  • Support through the full lifecycle: containment, investigation, recovery, and hardening
  •   Rapid Containment
  • Forensic Report
  • Remediation Roadmap

Tools and Technologies

  • Velociraptor
  • Wireshark
  • Volatility
  • EnCase
  • Magnet AXIOM
  • CrowdStrike Falcon
  • Splunk
  • Autopsy

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Why It Matters

Speed Determines the Damage

Every minute matters during a cyber incident. Fast containment helps minimize exposure, data loss, and business disruption.

Forensics Beyond Recovery

Understand the full story behind a cyber incident with forensic investigations that identify attack paths, affected assets, and security gaps.

Legal & Compliance Obligations

Professional forensic investigations provide the evidence needed to meet regulatory, legal, and cyber insurance requirements while supporting compliance and breach reporting obligations.

Responding Beyond Technology

Cyber incidents affect more than technology, making clear communication, stakeholder coordination, and business resilience essential to recovery.

CLIENT VOICES

What our clients say

5.0 / 5based on 20 verified reviews
GoodFirms

Their team conducted a thorough security assessment and penetration testing of our website, keeping us informed throughout the process. What really stood out was how they presented technical findings in straightforward language rather than jargon — our entire team could understand the vulnerabilities and risks without needing to decode complex terminology. The final report included practical remediation recommendations we could actually implement.

Their team conducted a thorough security assessment and penetration testing of our website, keeping us informed throughout the process. What really stood out was how they presented technical findings in straightforward language rather than jargon — our entire team could understand the vulnerabilities and risks without needing to decode complex terminology. The final report included practical remediation recommendations we could actually implement.

Rachel CohenOwner, Stant

Rachel CohenOwner, StantVerified
GoodFirms

Their team used a hands-on approach to identify vulnerabilities and security weaknesses that automated scans had missed, risks that could have exposed sensitive user information. Each finding was clearly explained, prioritized by severity, and paired with practical remediation recommendations. They remained available to answer questions and guide us through remediation.

Their team used a hands-on approach to identify vulnerabilities and security weaknesses that automated scans had missed, risks that could have exposed sensitive user information. Each finding was clearly explained, prioritized by severity, and paired with practical remediation recommendations. They remained available to answer questions and guide us through remediation.

Adam KowalskiOwner, Viva-mente

Adam KowalskiOwner, Viva-menteVerified
GoodFirms

Their team took the time to understand our sustainability platform, performed a thorough security assessment, and kept us informed throughout the engagement. The final report clearly prioritized each finding and included practical remediation steps that our technical team was able to implement without confusion, significantly improving our platform's security posture.

Their team took the time to understand our sustainability platform, performed a thorough security assessment, and kept us informed throughout the engagement. The final report clearly prioritized each finding and included practical remediation steps that our technical team was able to implement without confusion, significantly improving our platform's security posture.

Luca MorettiIT Security Manager, GEA.vite

Luca MorettiIT Security Manager, GEA.viteVerified
GoodFirms

Their team conducted a thorough penetration test and security assessment, identified vulnerabilities across our infrastructure, and provided clear, actionable steps to address them. Communication was professional and responsive throughout, and the final report was detailed yet easy to understand without unnecessary technical jargon. We especially appreciated their hands-on approach and meticulous attention to detail.

Their team conducted a thorough penetration test and security assessment, identified vulnerabilities across our infrastructure, and provided clear, actionable steps to address them. Communication was professional and responsive throughout, and the final report was detailed yet easy to understand without unnecessary technical jargon. We especially appreciated their hands-on approach and meticulous attention to detail.

Maya EllingtonIT Manager, Pescara Blu B&B

Maya EllingtonIT Manager, Pescara Blu B&BVerified
GoodFirms

Their team strengthened our cloud infrastructure, improved our access controls, and addressed security risks while providing ongoing monitoring. Communication was consistently clear, their support was responsive whenever we needed it, and their recommendations were practical and straightforward to implement.

Their team strengthened our cloud infrastructure, improved our access controls, and addressed security risks while providing ongoing monitoring. Communication was consistently clear, their support was responsive whenever we needed it, and their recommendations were practical and straightforward to implement.

Julian MercerIT and Cybersecurity Director, Novellowines

Julian MercerIT and Cybersecurity Director, NovellowinesVerified
GoodFirms

Their team uncovered vulnerabilities in our web application that we would have missed and explained each one clearly with practical remediation steps. They stayed responsive throughout the engagement and made the entire process straightforward.

Their team uncovered vulnerabilities in our web application that we would have missed and explained each one clearly with practical remediation steps. They stayed responsive throughout the engagement and made the entire process straightforward.

Wyatt CallahanCEO

Wyatt CallahanCEOVerified
GoodFirms

Their team continuously monitored our hospitality operations for vulnerabilities and threats, flagging potential issues early with clear recommendations before problems escalated. They were responsive and knowledgeable, making security guidance practical and actionable for our specific needs. They've become a trusted partner we rely on.

Their team continuously monitored our hospitality operations for vulnerabilities and threats, flagging potential issues early with clear recommendations before problems escalated. They were responsive and knowledgeable, making security guidance practical and actionable for our specific needs. They've become a trusted partner we rely on.

Riley EastwoodIT Manager, Crodadalago

Riley EastwoodIT Manager, CrodadalagoVerified
GoodFirms

Their team conducted a thorough penetration test and vulnerability assessment of our web environment, uncovering vulnerabilities we'd missed entirely. They communicated findings clearly, provided practical remediation guidance we could actually implement, and remained professional and responsive throughout the engagement.

Their team conducted a thorough penetration test and vulnerability assessment of our web environment, uncovering vulnerabilities we'd missed entirely. They communicated findings clearly, provided practical remediation guidance we could actually implement, and remained professional and responsive throughout the engagement.

Ava WhitmoreDirector of IT Operations, Ilpassaggio

Ava WhitmoreDirector of IT Operations, IlpassaggioVerified
GoodFirms

Working with PlutoSec was smooth and professional from start to finish. Their team manually tested our WordPress website, clearly explained each vulnerability they found, and gave us actionable steps to fix them, which made remediation straightforward instead of overwhelming. They were responsive to our questions and guided us through the process.

Working with PlutoSec was smooth and professional from start to finish. Their team manually tested our WordPress website, clearly explained each vulnerability they found, and gave us actionable steps to fix them, which made remediation straightforward instead of overwhelming. They were responsive to our questions and guided us through the process.

Sara MahmoudCTO, Andrea Baccolini

Sara MahmoudCTO, Andrea BaccoliniVerified
GoodFirms

Their team took time to understand our website, conducted a thorough security assessment and penetration test, then clearly explained each vulnerability they found. They provided practical remediation guidance we could actually implement to address the findings and strengthen our defenses. Communication was responsive throughout, and we felt confident in their technical knowledge and approach.

Their team took time to understand our website, conducted a thorough security assessment and penetration test, then clearly explained each vulnerability they found. They provided practical remediation guidance we could actually implement to address the findings and strengthen our defenses. Communication was responsive throughout, and we felt confident in their technical knowledge and approach.

Aisha RahmanIT Security Manager, Ilmiobeauty

Aisha RahmanIT Security Manager, IlmiobeautyVerified
GoodFirms

Their team conducted a detailed penetration test and vulnerability assessment, identifying security weaknesses and clearly explaining the business risks behind each finding. What impressed us most was their hands-on approach — they manually validated vulnerabilities rather than relying solely on automated scanning. Beyond the initial assessment, their managed security services helped us maintain stronger ongoing security.

Their team conducted a detailed penetration test and vulnerability assessment, identifying security weaknesses and clearly explaining the business risks behind each finding. What impressed us most was their hands-on approach — they manually validated vulnerabilities rather than relying solely on automated scanning. Beyond the initial assessment, their managed security services helped us maintain stronger ongoing security.

Zoya KhanCTO, FProgetti

Zoya KhanCTO, FProgettiVerified
GoodFirms

Their manual penetration testing caught vulnerabilities that automated scanners had missed, and their final report was detailed with practical remediation recommendations we could actually implement. The team demonstrated strong technical expertise and remained responsive throughout the project, answering our questions during remediation and completing everything on schedule.

Their manual penetration testing caught vulnerabilities that automated scanners had missed, and their final report was detailed with practical remediation recommendations we could actually implement. The team demonstrated strong technical expertise and remained responsive throughout the project, answering our questions during remediation and completing everything on schedule.

Adam Al-MasriIT Manager, Foggiait

Adam Al-MasriIT Manager, FoggiaitVerified
GoodFirms

PlutoSec provided proactive managed security, vulnerability management, and ongoing monitoring that meaningfully strengthened our security posture. The team was responsive and professional, addressing concerns quickly and giving us confidence that our systems and business data are properly protected.

PlutoSec provided proactive managed security, vulnerability management, and ongoing monitoring that meaningfully strengthened our security posture. The team was responsive and professional, addressing concerns quickly and giving us confidence that our systems and business data are properly protected.

AnonymousVerified client

AnonymousVerified clientVerified
GoodFirms

Their team helped us improve IT security, system reliability, and day-to-day support, while always being responsive when we needed assistance. We especially appreciated their practical approach, clear communication, and cybersecurity knowledge.

Their team helped us improve IT security, system reliability, and day-to-day support, while always being responsive when we needed assistance. We especially appreciated their practical approach, clear communication, and cybersecurity knowledge.

AnonymousVerified client

AnonymousVerified clientVerified
GoodFirms

Their cybersecurity team took time to understand our environment and performed a detailed penetration test, going beyond automated tools to manually validate findings and explain the potential business impact clearly. The final report was well-structured with practical remediation recommendations our team could easily follow.

Their cybersecurity team took time to understand our environment and performed a detailed penetration test, going beyond automated tools to manually validate findings and explain the potential business impact clearly. The final report was well-structured with practical remediation recommendations our team could easily follow.

AnonymousVerified client

AnonymousVerified clientVerified

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Frequently asked questions

Answers to the questions we hear most. Still unsure how it applies to your environment? Our engineers are happy to talk it through.

We think we are being breached right now. What should we do first?
Contact us immediately rather than trying to fix it internally first. Avoid shutting down systems or wiping devices, since this can destroy evidence needed for the investigation. Isolate affected systems from the network if you can do so safely, and call our response line so we can begin containment right away.
How fast can you actually respond?
For active incidents, our team begins engagement within the hour. The exact response time depends on the nature of the incident and whether you have an existing retainer with us, which we always recommend for organizations that want guaranteed priority response.
What is the difference between incident response and digital forensics?
Incident response is the immediate work of containing and stopping an active threat. Digital forensics is the investigation that follows, determining how the attacker got in, what they accessed, and building evidence that can be used for insurance, legal, or regulatory purposes. Most engagements involve both, often running in parallel.
Will we need to report this breach, and can you help with that?
Under Canadian privacy law, organizations are generally required to report breaches involving personal information that pose a real risk of significant harm. We provide the timeline, scope, and technical documentation your legal counsel needs to meet these obligations, though the legal determination itself should come from your lawyer.
Can you help with cyber insurance claims?
Yes. We document the incident in a format that aligns with what cyber insurance providers typically require, and many of our clients work with us specifically because their insurer recommends or requires a qualified forensic investigation following a claim.
Do we need an incident response plan if we have never had a breach?
Yes, and it is far cheaper to build one now than during an active incident. Organizations with a tested response plan typically contain breaches faster and at lower cost than those improvising for the first time under pressure.

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