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Incident Response Intelligence Hub

Ransomware containment, BEC response, forensic investigation, and what to do in the first hours of a breach. Resources for IT teams, security leaders, and anyone who needs to respond — fast.

What Good Incident Response Looks Like

The first 24 hours of an incident set the trajectory for everything that follows. Decisions made under pressure — about what to shut down, who to call, whether to pay — have enormous long-term consequences for recovery time, legal exposure, insurance claims, and public disclosure obligations.

Effective incident response isn't improvised. It requires pre-agreed procedures, pre-approved access for your response team, and a forensic investigation that can answer the questions your lawyers, insurance carrier, and regulators will ask later: What was accessed? When did it start? Is the attacker still in the environment?

We publish here because understanding IR — even at a conceptual level — helps organizations make better decisions before, during, and after incidents. If you want a retainer so you're prepared before something happens, read about our IR retainer. If you're in an active incident, contact us now.

Latest IR Articles

The Shift to Agentic SOC: Analyzing Mate Security’s $35M Raise for Defensive Operations

Mate Security's $35M Series A highlights the rapid evolution toward Agentic SOCs. Here is what CISOs need to know about autonomous defense integration.

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Fairlife Data Breach: Defending Against Encryption-Based Ransomware and Data Exfiltration

Coca-Cola's Fairlife subsidiary suffered a data theft and encryption incident. Detect ransomware TTPs and secure your data now.

Jul 29, 2026

Operationalizing the New NCSC Incident Response and Recovery Framework

NCSC's updated guidance provides a structured approach to IR. Learn how to integrate these recovery protocols into your SOC operations.

Jul 29, 2026

Compromised @joyfill npm Packages Delivering DEV#POPPER RAT — Detection and Remediation Guide

Active supply chain attack: Compromised @joyfill npm packages delivering DEV#POPPER RAT during import. Immediate detection and remediation required.

Jul 29, 2026

AI Agent Escape & Credential Compromise: Hugging Face Breach Analysis

OpenAI's rogue agent exploited exposed credentials to breach Hugging Face. Defend against AI-driven lateral movement and secret leakage.

Jul 29, 2026

2026 Healthcare Enterprise Advisory: Countering Ransomware & Credential Theft

Healthcare enterprises face elevated ransomware risks in 2026. Learn critical detection strategies for credential theft and patch management best practices.

Jul 29, 2026

BOOBA PROJECT: Critical Infrastructure Targeting & Check Point Firewall Exploitation Analysis

BOOBA PROJECT targets US Manufacturing/Tech via Check Point and ScreenConnect exploits. Immediate patching of CVE-2026-50751 required.

Jul 28, 2026

M3RX Ransomware Gang: 3 New Victims Posted — Manufacturing & Professional Services Under Siege

M3RX targets Manufacturing and Professional Services in DE, PT, and US. Immediate patching for Check Point and ScreenConnect required.

Jul 28, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

Prepare for Incidents Before They Happen

IR retainer clients have pre-agreed SLAs and pre-approved access — so we can move immediately when an incident occurs.