Incident Response Services - Rapid Security Incident Management

Incident Response

Rapid Response When Security Incidents Occur

Security incidents are inevitable. What matters is how quickly and effectively you respond. Our incident response services provide expert guidance and hands-on support to contain, investigate, and recover from security incidents.

When You Need Incident Response

Active Breach - Unauthorized access or data theft in progress.

Ransomware Attack - Systems encrypted and ransom demanded.

Malware Infection - Suspected or confirmed malware on systems.

Data Breach - Unauthorized access to sensitive information.

Insider Threat - Suspicious employee or contractor activity.

Compromise Indicators - Signs of potential unauthorized access.

Post-Incident - Need for forensic analysis and remediation.

Our Incident Response Services

Immediate Response

  • 24/7 incident hotline
  • Rapid triage and assessment
  • Initial containment guidance
  • Team mobilization
  • Crisis management support

Investigation and Analysis

  • Digital forensics
  • Log analysis and correlation
  • Malware analysis
  • Attack vector identification
  • Scope determination
  • Root cause analysis

Containment and Eradication

  • Threat containment strategies
  • System isolation
  • Access termination
  • Malware removal
  • Vulnerability remediation
  • Persistent threat elimination

Recovery and Restoration

  • Safe restoration procedures
  • System rebuilding
  • Data recovery support
  • Business operations resumption
  • Validation and testing

Post-Incident Activities

  • Comprehensive incident report
  • Lessons learned analysis
  • Improvement recommendations
  • Evidence preservation
  • Regulatory notification support
  • Communication assistance

Incident Response Framework

We follow the NIST Incident Response lifecycle:

1. Preparation

  • Incident response plan development
  • Team training and exercises
  • Tool and resource preparation
  • Communication protocols
  • Legal and regulatory readiness

2. Detection and Analysis

  • Incident detection
  • Initial triage
  • Severity assessment
  • Scope determination
  • Evidence collection
  • Impact analysis

3. Containment, Eradication, and Recovery

  • Short-term containment
  • System backup
  • Long-term containment
  • Threat eradication
  • System recovery
  • Validation

4. Post-Incident Activity

  • Documentation review
  • Lessons learned meeting
  • Improvement identification
  • Plan updates
  • Training needs assessment

Types of Incidents We Handle

Network Intrusions

  • Unauthorized access
  • Lateral movement
  • Data exfiltration
  • Persistent threats

Malware Incidents

  • Ransomware
  • Trojans and backdoors
  • Spyware and keyloggers
  • Worms and viruses

Data Breaches

  • Customer data theft
  • Intellectual property theft
  • Financial data exposure
  • Healthcare data breaches

Denial of Service

  • DDoS attacks
  • System availability impact
  • Business disruption

Insider Threats

  • Malicious insiders
  • Negligent employees
  • Compromised credentials
  • Privilege abuse

Phishing and Social Engineering

  • Credential theft
  • Wire fraud
  • Business email compromise
  • Impersonation attacks

Retainer vs. On-Demand

Incident Response Retainer

Benefits:

  • Guaranteed response time
  • Pre-established relationship
  • Lower hourly rates
  • Annual tabletop exercises
  • IR plan reviews
  • Regular updates

Best For:

  • Organizations with valuable data
  • Companies in high-risk industries
  • Businesses with compliance requirements
  • Organizations with limited security teams

On-Demand Response

Benefits:

  • No ongoing commitment
  • Pay only when needed

Considerations:

  • Longer response times
  • Higher hourly rates
  • No pre-established relationship
  • Discovery time required

What We Provide

Expertise

  • Certified incident responders
  • Digital forensics specialists
  • Malware analysts
  • Crisis management experience

Tools and Technology

  • Forensic collection tools
  • Analysis platforms
  • Threat intelligence
  • Specialized software

Documentation

  • Detailed incident reports
  • Timeline reconstruction
  • Evidence documentation
  • Regulatory reports
  • Executive summaries

Support

  • Technical remediation guidance
  • Communication support
  • Regulatory notification assistance
  • Legal coordination
  • Insurance liaison

Incident Response Plan Development

Don't have an incident response plan? We can help:

  • Develop comprehensive IR plans
  • Define roles and responsibilities
  • Establish communication protocols
  • Create playbooks for common scenarios
  • Set up technical capabilities
  • Train response teams
  • Conduct tabletop exercises

Legal and Regulatory Considerations

Evidence Preservation - Maintain chain of custody for potential legal proceedings.

Regulatory Notification - Meet notification requirements (HIPAA, GDPR, state breach laws).

Attorney-Client Privilege - Work under legal counsel when appropriate.

Law Enforcement - Coordinate with FBI, Secret Service, or local authorities.

Insurance Claims - Support cyber insurance claims processes.

Public Relations - Manage public disclosure and media inquiries.

Why Choose Zephyr Global?

Experience - Decades of combined incident response experience.

Speed - Rapid mobilization and response.

Discretion - Confidential handling of sensitive situations.

Methodology - Proven, repeatable processes.

Communication - Clear updates to stakeholders.

Recovery Focus - Not just investigation—we help you recover and improve.


Be Prepared. Respond Quickly.

Security incidents demand rapid, expert response. Don't wait until an incident occurs.

For Incident Response Retainer: Contact Us

For Immediate Incident Support: Call our 24/7 hotline (contact us for number)

Related Services

  • Risk Analysis
  • Cybersecurity Assessments
  • Business Continuity Planning
  • Tabletop Exercises