When every minute counts,
we respond.Ransomware containment, forensic investigation, and recovery — all orchestrated through the Lynx platform.
Proven Data has been the IR partner SMBs and MSPs trust since 2011. Our team combines hands-on forensic expertise with AI-accelerated analysis and the Lynx command surface — so you get faster containment, defensible evidence, and a clear path to recovery.
Recent Outcomes
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Core Services
Three pillars of incident resolution.
From the first alert to full recovery, our team handles every phase of the incident lifecycle — so your business gets back online faster.
Incident Response
Immediate triage, containment, and eradication. Our responders deploy remotely in minutes — not days — using the Lynx platform to coordinate every action from a single command surface.
- Remote endpoint isolation and containment within minutes
- Threat actor identification and TTP mapping to MITRE ATT&CK
- Coordinated response playbooks for ransomware, BEC, data exfiltration, and insider threats
- Real-time status dashboards for stakeholders, counsel, and insurance carriers
- Evidence-grade documentation for legal and regulatory proceedings
Digital Forensics
Forensically sound investigation with full chain-of-custody preservation. We combine AI-accelerated artifact analysis with human expert validation to reconstruct timelines, identify root cause, and produce court-admissible evidence.
- Memory, disk, network, and cloud forensic analysis
- AI-powered artifact triage reducing analysis time by 60%+
- Chain-of-custody preservation meeting federal evidence standards
- Root cause analysis with attack timeline reconstruction
- Expert witness testimony and litigation support
Recovery & Restoration
Getting your business back online is the mission. We handle encrypted file recovery, system rebuilds, data restoration from backup, and post-incident hardening — so you come back stronger.
- Ransomware decryption and encrypted data recovery
- System rebuild and clean restoration procedures
- Backup integrity verification and recovery orchestration
- Business continuity planning and failover execution
- Post-incident hardening and vulnerability remediation
Our Core Specialty
Ransomware is not a side project for us. It's our entire mission.
While other firms treat ransomware as one line item in a service catalog, Proven Data was built on ransomware response. We've handled thousands of ransomware cases since 2011 — from single-workstation encryptions to multi-site attacks affecting critical infrastructure. This depth of experience means faster identification, better negotiation leverage, and higher recovery rates.
Threat Actor Intelligence
We maintain active intelligence profiles on every major ransomware group. When a variant hits your environment, we often know the TTP pattern, negotiation behavior, and decryption reliability before the investigation begins.
Negotiation Expertise
When negotiation is necessary, our team has managed thousands of threat actor communications. We understand pricing patterns, escalation tactics, and proof-of-life protocols — reducing cost and accelerating resolution.
Recovery-First Approach
Payment is always the last resort. We exhaust every recovery option first — backup restoration, decryption tool availability, partial file recovery, and shadow copy analysis — before recommending any payment path.
Post-Attack Hardening
Recovery isn't complete until you're protected against re-attack. We close the initial access vector, deploy monitoring, and implement the configuration changes that prevent the same playbook from working twice.
98%
ransomware recovery success rate across all engagements
Cyber Settlement & Negotiation
AI-driven negotiation backed by thousands of real outcomes.
Our negotiation intelligence platform analyzes thousands of internal and public negotiation records — with dozens to hundreds of records for specific threat actors — to agentically drive conversations with historically optimal success and discount rates. When recovery without payment isn't possible, we ensure every settlement is legally compliant, cost-optimized, and backed by post-settlement support.
Agentic Negotiation Intelligence
Our AI agents analyze thousands of historical negotiation records to identify the optimal approach for each threat actor. We know their pricing patterns, escalation behaviors, proof-of-life protocols, and the discount thresholds that have historically succeeded — driving conversations toward the best possible outcome.
80%+ Recovery Without Payment
Our internal R&D data recovery department recovers over 80% of ransomware cases without paying ransom. Through decryption tool development, backup restoration, partial recovery techniques, and shadow copy analysis, payment is genuinely a last resort — not a talking point.
OFAC-Compliant Settlement
For the cases that require it: full OFAC screening, sanctions compliance verification, legal review, and properly documented settlement execution. Every payment path is legally defensible and thoroughly documented for insurers and regulators.
Flat-Fee Post-Settlement Support
Our cyber settlement service includes a block of hours for resolution of bad decryptors, data corruption, encryption key extraction, reverse engineering of threat actor decryptors, and assistance with any recovery issues. The settlement doesn't end at payment — it ends at full recovery.
3,000+
Negotiation Records
83%
Avg. Discount Achieved
80%+
Recovered Without Payment
AI-Accelerated Forensics
Investigative AI that respects your data boundaries.
Our forensic analysis pipeline uses proprietary AI models trained on thousands of real-world incidents — running entirely in our controlled infrastructure. No client data leaves your environment or ours. Every AI finding gets human expert validation before it reaches your report.
In-House Infrastructure
All AI models run on Proven Data infrastructure. We never route client forensic data through third-party AI services, cloud LLMs, or external processing pipelines. Your evidence stays under our direct control.
Human-in-the-Loop Validation
AI accelerates pattern detection, artifact classification, and timeline correlation — but every conclusion is validated by a senior forensic analyst before it appears in any deliverable. AI assists; humans decide.
Privacy by Architecture
Our AI pipeline is designed with data isolation at every layer. Per-case sandboxing, encrypted processing, and automatic artifact purging ensure forensic data from one engagement never cross-contaminates another.
Speed Without Shortcuts
AI-driven triage reduces initial artifact analysis from hours to minutes. Automated IOC extraction, log correlation, and malware family identification let our analysts focus on the complex investigative work that actually requires human judgment.
60%
faster artifact analysis
10x
more data processed per case
0
client data sent to third-party AI
Powered by the Lynx Platform
Every IR engagement runs through one command surface.
Lynx isn't just a monitoring tool — it's the operational backbone of every incident response engagement. From the first alert to the final report, every action, artifact, and decision flows through a unified workspace that keeps responders, stakeholders, and counsel aligned in real time.
Incident Type
Ransomware — LockBit 3.0 Variant
Incident Phases
Phase 3 of 6
Engage
Contain
Investigate
Eradicate
Recover
Case Timeline
Endpoint WS-047 isolated via Lynx agent
Forensic image collection initiated — 3 hosts
Lateral movement detected: WS-047 → SRV-PROD-02
Velociraptor triage artifact collection running
Evidence packaging for counsel pending
Live Case Dashboard
Stakeholders see real-time incident status, containment progress, and evidence collection metrics without waiting for email updates.
Integrated DFIR Tooling
Velociraptor agent deployment, forensic evidence collection, and endpoint isolation — all triggered from the same interface.
Automated Evidence Packaging
Case artifacts, timeline reconstructions, and IOC summaries are automatically compiled into structured evidence packages for counsel and carriers.
MSP Multi-Org Visibility
MSPs managing multiple client environments get a single pane of glass across all active IR engagements — no console switching.
Continuous Monitoring Handoff
Post-incident, the same Lynx instance transitions from IR mode to continuous MDR monitoring — no re-deployment, no coverage gaps.
Compliance-Ready Reporting
Generate board-ready incident summaries, regulator notifications, and insurance claim documentation directly from case data.
Panel-Ready & Compliance-Aligned
Built for breach counsel, insurance panels, and regulators.
Proven Data maintains the operational rigor that cyber insurance carriers, breach counsel, and regulatory bodies demand. Our internal governance isn't a marketing claim — it's a documented, auditable system of SOPs, frameworks, and quality controls that every responder follows on every engagement.
Compliance Frameworks
NIST Cybersecurity Framework
Every IR engagement follows the NIST CSF lifecycle: Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, Recover. Our playbooks map directly to NIST SP 800-61 (Computer Security Incident Handling Guide).
ISO 27001 & 27035
Our incident management procedures align with ISO 27035 (Information Security Incident Management) and our internal ISMS follows ISO 27001 controls for information security management.
HIPAA Breach Response
For healthcare clients, our IR process incorporates HIPAA breach notification requirements, PHI exposure assessment, and HHS reporting timelines from day one of the engagement.
PCI DSS Incident Response
Payment card data breach investigations follow PCI DSS Requirement 12.10 protocols, including card brand notification procedures and forensic investigation standards.
Operational Governance
Internal SOPs
Documented standard operating procedures for every phase of IR — from initial triage to final report delivery. SOPs are version-controlled, peer-reviewed, and updated after every post-incident review.
Quality Assurance
Every forensic report undergoes multi-layer peer review before delivery. Evidence handling follows documented chain-of-custody procedures with tamper-evident controls.
Work Under Privilege
We routinely operate under attorney-client privilege at the direction of breach counsel. Our engagement processes, documentation standards, and communication protocols are designed to preserve privilege from engagement start.
Governance Framework
Our internal governance framework defines roles, escalation paths, decision authorities, and conflict-of-interest policies. Annual third-party assessments validate our operational controls.
Purpose-Built for SMBs & MSPs
Enterprise-grade IR without the enterprise price tag.
The big IR firms optimize for Fortune 500 engagements. We built our practice around the organizations that actually need help the most — small and mid-size businesses that can't afford week-long onboarding cycles, and the MSPs that serve as their first line of defense.
For SMB IT Teams
- No retainer minimums — engage when you need us, at pricing that reflects your organization size
- Plain-language reporting that your board, insurer, and legal team can actually understand
- Dedicated case manager from first call to full recovery — no hand-offs between departments
- Post-incident transition to continuous monitoring so you're not left unprotected
- Compliance documentation covering HIPAA, PCI, state breach notification, and cyber insurance requirements
For MSPs & MSSPs
- White-label IR capability — extend your service catalog without building a DFIR team
- Multi-tenant Lynx console for managing IR across your entire client base
- Partner SLAs with guaranteed response times and escalation procedures
- Co-branded reporting that positions your MSP as the primary security partner
- Volume pricing and retainer structures designed for managed service delivery
Response Timeline
From first call to full recovery.
Our structured response process ensures nothing falls through the cracks — every phase has defined objectives, deliverables, and handoffs.
Engage
0–30 minutesInitial call, threat assessment, and scoping. Our triage team determines incident severity, engagement structure, and whether to operate under counsel privilege.
Contain
30 min – 2 hoursRemote deployment of Lynx agents, endpoint isolation, and network containment. We stop the bleeding before we start the investigation.
Investigate
2–48 hoursAI-accelerated forensic analysis, root cause identification, and attack timeline reconstruction. Evidence is collected and preserved to federal standards.
Eradicate
24–72 hoursComplete removal of threat actor presence, backdoor elimination, and persistence mechanism neutralization. Every entry point is identified and closed.
Recover
1–5 daysSystem restoration, data recovery, and business resumption. Backup integrity verification, clean rebuilds, and phased reconnection to production.
Harden
OngoingPost-incident security improvements, monitoring deployment, lessons learned documentation, and transition to continuous MDR coverage through Lynx.
What We Respond To
Every incident type, one response team.
Ransomware Attacks
Full-spectrum ransomware response: containment, negotiation, decryption, and recovery. Our primary specialty since 2011.
Business Email Compromise
Investigate compromised accounts, trace financial fraud, preserve email evidence, and close identity gaps that enabled the attack.
Data Breach & Exfiltration
Determine what was accessed, what was exfiltrated, and the regulatory notification obligations. Scope the impact for counsel and carriers.
Insider Threats
Investigate unauthorized access, data theft, and policy violations with forensically sound evidence that holds up in employment proceedings.
Advanced Persistent Threats
Hunt for long-dwell intrusions, identify lateral movement patterns, and eradicate embedded threat actors operating below detection thresholds.
Cloud & SaaS Compromise
Investigate compromised cloud environments, misconfigured services, and SaaS account takeovers across AWS, Azure, Google Workspace, and Microsoft 365.
Why Proven Data
What sets us apart.
Platform-Integrated IR
Every engagement runs through Lynx — not spreadsheets and email chains. Real-time visibility for your team, your counsel, and your carrier.
AI-Accelerated, Human-Validated
Proprietary AI models speed up forensic analysis by 60%. Every finding is validated by a senior analyst before it hits your report.
Ransomware-First Expertise
3,000+ cases since 2011. We don't treat ransomware as a checkbox — it's our founding specialty and deepest competency.
Panel-Ready Operations
NIST, ISO, HIPAA aligned. Documented SOPs. Work under privilege. Ready for breach counsel direction from day one.
SMB/MSP Economics
No six-figure retainers. No enterprise-only engagement models. Pricing and delivery structures built for the organizations that need IR most.
Response-to-MDR Handoff
Post-incident, Lynx transitions from IR mode to continuous monitoring. No re-deployment. No coverage gaps. No new vendor onboarding.
Client Experiences
Trusted by businesses when it matters most.
“Proven Data saved our business from further devastation. Their team responded within the hour and had our systems isolated before the ransomware could spread to our backup infrastructure.”
Hoa Tran
Business Owner
Ransomware Recovery“Second time Proven Data came to rescue for us. The speed and professionalism of their response team is unmatched. They coordinated with our insurance carrier and breach counsel seamlessly.”
Bradford C Armstrong
IT Director
Repeat IR Engagement“As an MSP, we needed a DFIR partner that could work across our client base without creating chaos. Lynx gave our team visibility into every active engagement, and Proven Data's responders operated like an extension of our own team.”
Service Delivery Manager
Managed Security Provider
MSP PartnershipFAQ
Frequently asked questions.
Our triage team is available 24/7/365. For active incidents, we typically begin remote containment within 30 minutes of engagement. For complex on-site requirements, we coordinate next-business-day deployment or sooner depending on geography.
Active incident? Call now.
Our IR team is available 24/7/365. Whether you're under active attack or want to establish an IR readiness posture, we're here.
1 (877) 364-5161