Cybersecurity Consulting
Law & Forensics delivers tailored cybersecurity consulting that strengthens an organization's security posture, sustains regulatory compliance, and protects critical assets. Every engagement is guided by our proprietary Cybersecurity Playbook™, an integrated framework of controls, policies, and best practices.
Cybersecurity Consulting capabilities
Cybersecurity Tabletop Exercises
We design and facilitate simulated exercises that mimic real-world cyberattacks, allowing your team to test and refine incident response plans. These engagements surface gaps in preparedness and optimize response strategies so the organization can act decisively under pressure.
Data Governance
We help organizations manage, protect, and leverage their data through sound governance. Our work spans policy development, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance, aligning data management practices with industry standards and best practices.
Mergers and Acquisitions Cybersecurity Due Diligence
We evaluate a target company's security posture, identify vulnerabilities, and assess regulatory compliance to help acquirers manage risk and close transactions with confidence.
Incident Response Planning
We assess and refine incident response plans against the controls and procedures in our Cybersecurity Playbook™, ensuring the organization is prepared to detect, contain, and recover from cyber incidents while limiting operational and reputational impact.
Customized Security Strategy
Recognizing that every organization is unique, we work closely with clients to understand their goals and develop solutions tailored to their needs and budget, grounded in a deep understanding of the legal and regulatory landscape.
Cybersecurity Consulting — matters we are engaged for
A tabletop exercise reveals the plan's real gaps
Plans fail at the handoffs — who declares, who authorises, who speaks externally. A realistic exercise surfaces those while they are cheap to fix.
An acquisition brings unknown security debt
The target's environment becomes the acquirer's exposure on closing. Diligence that examines actual configuration and incident history, not questionnaire responses, is what prices that risk.
Data governance has no owner
Classification, retention and access decisions are made ad hoc by whoever builds the system. Establishing ownership per data domain is the structural change that makes every later control enforceable.
Security spending cannot be justified to the board
Investment proposals framed as tooling rarely persuade. Framing them against specific, evidenced exposure is what changes the conversation.
Cybersecurity Consulting — frequently asked questions
What does a cybersecurity tabletop exercise involve?
Our tabletop services use simulated exercises that mimic real-life cyberattacks. They let your team assess preparedness, identify gaps, and optimize response strategies, with our experts providing insights and feedback to strengthen incident readiness.
How does Law & Forensics approach data governance?
We provide comprehensive data governance services covering policy development, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance, helping organizations manage and protect their data in line with industry standards and best practices.
Why is cybersecurity due diligence important in M&A transactions?
Due diligence evaluates a target company's security posture, identifies potential vulnerabilities, and assesses compliance with applicable regulations, helping acquirers manage risk and support a successful transaction.
What is the Cybersecurity Playbook™?
The Cybersecurity Playbook™ is our proprietary, integrated framework of controls, policies, and best practices that guides each consulting engagement and provides a consistent foundation for assessing and improving an organization's security program.
How are consulting engagements tailored to our organization?
We work closely with each client to understand their goals, then develop customized solutions suited to their specific needs and budget, supported by regular updates and clear reporting throughout the engagement.
Cybersecurity Consulting — questions, terms and comparisons
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Cybersecurity experts who testify to this work
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Roland Cloutier
Expert Consultant
Board-Level Consulting · Enterprise & Corporate Security · Risk Management
Daniel B. Garrie
Founder
Board-Level Consulting · Cybersecurity Audits & Assessments · Incident Response
Gary Corn
Director, Technology, Law & Security, American University
Cyber Warfare Consulting · Cyber Warfare Training · National Security Law
Our experts serve as court-appointed special masters, forensic neutrals, and arbitrators — 40 appointments are listed by matter and citation.
Cybersecurity Consulting case results
Technology / Ride-Sharing
Cybersecurity Expert in United States v. Joseph Sullivan — the Uber CSO Prosecution
Expert Testimony
Surviving Daubert as the cybersecurity expert in a connected-device class action
Energy & Utilities / Critical Infrastructure
Nation-State OT Intrusion Contained at a Major Regional Electric Utility