Specialist capability
Digital Forensics
Independent forensic investigation when decisions depend on reliable facts, preserved evidence, and clear communication.
Evidence analysis
Forensic reconstructionFact-led
Conclusions grounded in explainable evidence.
Consequence-aware
Findings aligned with legal, operational, and business priorities.
Executive-ready
Clear communication throughout the investigation.
When clarity matters
Establish what happened, what remains at risk, and what should happen next.
Evidence must remain defensible, decisions must account for consequence, and leadership needs a clear view of uncertainty throughout the investigation.
Investigation scope
Evidence connected to decision-making.
Triage & scoping
Establish facts, likely exposure, and evidence priorities.
Forensic investigation
Reconstruct activity across relevant sources.
Findings-led advice
Translate evidence into proportionate next steps for the organisation and its advisers.
Reporting
Clear technical and executive conclusions.
Before an incident
Forensic readiness reduces uncertainty when time matters.
Evidence maps, collection workflows, retention decisions, and escalation paths can be strengthened through IR Readiness before an investigation begins.
Frequently asked questions
Before we begin.
Clear answers to the practical questions that shape an engagement.
Why does digital forensics matter in incident response?
Digital forensics helps organisations understand what occurred during an incident, preserve relevant evidence, and support defensible decision-making under pressure.
At Lykos Defence, forensic capability is treated as part of structured Capability Validation, Readiness, and Assurance programs rather than as an isolated service.
Is this only relevant during an active incident?
No.
Many organisations only discover forensic gaps during an incident, when evidence, time, and decision-making are already constrained. Our approach is to validate forensic readiness before an incident occurs so evidence can be collected, analysed, and acted on effectively under real conditions.
How is forensic capability validated?
Forensic capability is validated by assessing whether relevant evidence can be collected, analysed, and used effectively under realistic conditions.
This may include review of logging and evidence sources, alignment with plans and playbooks, and validation through structured activities such as tabletop exercises and scenario-based testing.
How does this relate to threat hunting and detection?
Digital forensics and threat hunting and compromise assessment are closely connected.
Threat hunting helps determine whether attacker activity or indicators of compromise exist, while forensic capability supports deeper investigation, evidence preservation, and defensible understanding of what occurred.
Do you replace our internal team or existing providers?
No.
We work alongside internal teams and existing providers where appropriate. Our role is to ensure forensic capability is available, validated, and integrated into your broader incident response capability.
What happens if gaps are identified?
Where gaps are identified, organisations typically address them through structured improvement activities within a Readiness Program, or through deeper ongoing validation within an Assurance Program.
In some cases, targeted training and capability development may also be used to strengthen internal investigative depth.
How do we get started?
For organisations that have not yet established a baseline, Capability Validation provides the most effective starting point.
If forensic readiness is already a known priority, a structured discussion can determine whether Readiness or Assurance is the appropriate next step.
Next step
A confidential review of your current position.
A focused discussion to understand your environment, current assurance requirements, and whether our operating model is appropriate.