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Practice 02 · Digital forensics

Find the facts. Preserve the evidence. Recover with confidence.

Scientifically rigorous investigation for organisations that need to understand what happened, contain the damage and produce findings that can stand up to legal and regulatory scrutiny.

3-phaseForensic methodologyCollection, analysis and reporting
FullChain of custodyEvidence integrity documented
FlexibleEngagement optionsRetainer or on-demand
01 / Approach

Technical rigour with a clear route to recovery

Mapota mobilises quickly, preserves volatile and persistent evidence in legally defensible formats, reconstructs the incident timeline and translates technical findings into clear decisions for leadership, legal teams and technical responders.

Mapota principleTechnology controls should fit the organisation, its obligations and the way its people actually work.
Service capabilities

Detailed support across the full risk surface.

Capabilities can be commissioned individually or combined into a managed programme with shared reporting and accountability.

01

Comprehensive digital forensics

Forensic acquisition and analysis of endpoints, servers, storage media, logs and network evidence.

02

Rapid incident response

Fast mobilisation to contain active threats, limit business disruption and protect high-value evidence.

03

Data recovery and evidence analysis

Recovery and examination of relevant artefacts to establish actions, sequence, access and impact.

04

Cloud and remote investigations

Structured investigation of cloud platforms, remote environments, identity activity and distributed systems.

05

Root-cause and remediation guidance

Clear explanation of attack vectors, control failures and the actions required to reduce recurrence.

06

Retainer and on-demand services

Pre-arranged readiness for urgent events or scoped support when a specific incident occurs.

How delivery works

Three-phase forensic methodology

A disciplined method keeps scope, ownership and outcomes clear from the first assessment through ongoing improvement.

1

Evidence collection

Forensically sound acquisition with full chain-of-custody records, including volatile data, disk images, logs and network captures.

2

In-depth analysis

Examine evidence to reconstruct the timeline, identify likely attack vectors and determine the scope of compromise.

3

Remediation and reporting

Contain and eradicate threats, then deliver clear technical and executive reporting with prioritised improvements.

04 / Outcomes

What this practice is designed to deliver.

Clear service outcomes make it easier to define scope, report progress and know whether the engagement is working.

  • Verified, defensible digital evidence with documented handling
  • A complete incident timeline assembled from multiple evidence sources
  • Faster containment and a more controlled return to normal operations
  • Clear root-cause findings for technical, executive or legal audiences
  • Practical remediation actions based on the actual compromise path
  • A stronger post-incident security posture and response readiness
Start with a conversation

Discuss your digital forensics priorities with Mapota.

Tell us where the pressure is. We will help you identify the right first step, without forcing a pre-packaged solution.