Incident Response Firms Directory

Compare 20 vetted IR specialists. All firms offer 24-hour emergency response, global coverage, and industry-recognized certifications.

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Firm Location Response Specialties Certifications Action
Alexandria, Virginia 24hr
ForensicsAdvanced Persistent ThreatsNation-State Attacks
GCFA, GCFE, GREM Request Help
Austin, Texas 24hr
ForensicsRansomwareEndpoint Detection
GCFA, GCIH, CISSP Request Help
Featured IBM X-Force
Armonk, New York 24hr
ForensicsRansomwareCloud Security
CISSP, GCFA, GIAC Request Help
New York, New York 24hr
ForensicsRansomwareFinancial Services
GCFA, EnCE, CISSP Request Help
Atlanta, Georgia 24hr
ForensicsManaged DetectionThreat Intelligence
GCFA, GCIH, CISSP Request Help
Santa Clara, California 24hr
ForensicsRansomwareThreat Research
GCFA, GCIH, CISSP Request Help
Manchester, United Kingdom 24hr
ForensicsSecurity TestingSoftware Assurance
CREST, CHECK, CISSP Request Help
Boston, Massachusetts 24hr
ForensicsVulnerability ManagementCloud Security
GCIH, CISSP, GPEN Request Help
San Jose, California 24hr
ForensicsThreat IntelligenceMalware Analysis
GCIH, GCFA, CISSP Request Help
Dublin, Ireland 24hr
ForensicsIT/OT SecurityCloud Security
CISSP, CISA, GCFA Request Help
Hanover, Maryland 24hr
Industrial Control SystemsOT SecurityCritical Infrastructure
GICSP, GRID, CISSP Request Help
Eden Prairie, Minnesota 24hr
Managed DetectionRansomwareCloud Security
GCIH, CISSP, GCFA Request Help
New York, New York 24hr
ForensicsLegal SupporteDiscovery
EnCE, GCFA, CISSP Request Help
Stow, Ohio 24hr
Managed DetectionThreat HuntingRansomware
GCIH, GCFA, OSCP Request Help
Tel Aviv, Israel 24hr
ForensicsRed TeamingThreat Hunting
GCFA, OSCP, GPEN Request Help
McLean, Virginia 24hr
ForensicsGovernmentCritical Infrastructure
CISSP, GCFA, GREM Request Help
New York, New York 24hr
ForensicsComplianceRisk Advisory
CISSP, CISA, GCFA Request Help
London, United Kingdom 24hr
ForensicsRegulatory ComplianceFinancial Services
CISSP, GCFA, CISA Request Help
New York, New York 24hr
ForensicsRisk AdvisoryCompliance
CISSP, CISA, GCFA Request Help
Guildford, United Kingdom 24hr
ForensicsGovernmentCritical Infrastructure
CREST, CHECK, CISSP Request Help

Mandiant (Google Cloud)

Featured

Alexandria, Virginia

24hr

Industry pioneer in incident response with expertise dating back to 2004. Known for investigating high-profile nation-state attacks and advanced persistent threats. Part of Google Cloud since 2022, operating in over 30 countries with frontline threat intelligence.

CrowdStrike Services

Featured

Austin, Texas

24hr

Global cybersecurity leader providing cloud-native endpoint protection and incident response services. Investigated major breaches including Sony Pictures and DNC incidents. Combines threat intelligence with rapid response capabilities.

IBM X-Force

Featured

Armonk, New York

24hr

Enterprise-grade incident response backed by IBM's global infrastructure and threat intelligence network. CREST-accredited with specialized expertise in hybrid cloud environments and AWS security. Provides integrated threat management aligned with NIST CSF.

Kroll Cyber Risk

Featured

New York, New York

24hr

World leader in incident response handling over 3,000 security events annually. Combines digital forensics expertise with risk advisory services across 35+ offices in 20 countries. Known for complex, high-profile breach investigations.

Secureworks

Atlanta, Georgia

24hr

Cybersecurity company with over 15 years of incident response experience, supporting thousands of global engagements since 2007. Performs 3,000+ incident response and adversarial tests annually. Recently acquired by Sophos in 2025.

Unit 42 (Palo Alto Networks)

Santa Clara, California

24hr

Elite threat intelligence and incident response team combining world-renowned researchers with seasoned IR consultants. Named a Leader in Forrester Wave for Cybersecurity Incident Response Services. Available 24/7 globally with deep expertise in complex ransomware and insider threats.

NCC Group

Manchester, United Kingdom

24hr

Global information assurance firm with over 2,000 employees across 35+ offices worldwide. Listed on London Stock Exchange as FTSE 250 constituent. Trusted advisor to 15,000 clients providing end-to-end incident response and recovery guidance.

Rapid7

Boston, Massachusetts

24hr

Cybersecurity company serving over 9,000 customers across 120+ countries. Founded by computer scientists with mission to revolutionize cyber security management and threat detection. Provides comprehensive attack surface management and incident detection services.

Cisco Talos

San Jose, California

24hr

One of the largest commercial threat intelligence teams in the world, backed by Cisco's global infrastructure. Provides emergency incident response services available 24/7/365 globally. Combines deep threat research with hands-on incident response capabilities.

Accenture Security

Dublin, Ireland

24hr

Global professional services company serving clients in 120+ countries with around-the-clock IT, OT, and cloud incident response. Completed 20+ security acquisitions since 2015. Operates global 24/7 operations center for continuous incident response through FusionX division.

Dragos

Hanover, Maryland

24hr

Leader in industrial cybersecurity founded by former ICS/OT practitioners from U.S. government and ally nations. Specializes in operational technology environments with hands-on training facilities and multiple ICS cyber ranges. Valued at $1.7B with global presence across Washington DC area.

Arctic Wolf

Eden Prairie, Minnesota

24hr

Global security operations leader completing over 1,000 incident response engagements annually. Preferred partner with 30+ major cyber insurance carriers globally. Acquired Tetra Defense in 2022 to enhance incident response capabilities with 3,200+ employees.

Stroz Friedberg (Aon)

New York, New York

24hr

Specialized risk management firm with leading experts in digital forensics, incident response, and investigations. Named a Leader in Forrester Wave for Cybersecurity Incident Response Services 2024. Acquired by Aon in 2016 with offices in US, London, Zurich, Dubai and Hong Kong.

Binary Defense

Stow, Ohio

24hr

Founded by renowned security expert David Kennedy with mission to change the security industry. Provides advanced managed detection and response trusted by hundreds of enterprise customers. Combines threat hunting with comprehensive incident response services.

Sygnia

Tel Aviv, Israel

24hr

Elite cyber consulting firm founded by veterans of Israel's Unit 8200. Acquired by Temasek for $250M in 2018. Draws top talent from elite military technology units with expertise spanning APAC, Europe, and Americas. Part of Team8 cybersecurity foundry.

Booz Allen Hamilton

McLean, Virginia

24hr

Only company holding all three elite Federal Government cybersecurity accreditations: NSA CIRA, NSA VAS, and GSA HACS. Supports approximately 1,000 independent incident response engagements annually. Handles complex breaches for Fortune 500 and Global 2,000 companies with 80+ global offices.

Deloitte Cyber Risk

New York, New York

24hr

Ranked #1 for security consulting by Gartner for 12 of last 13 years. Provides Cyber Incident Readiness, Response, and Recovery services through 24/7 Cyber Intelligence Centres worldwide. UK team is NCSC-accredited with scalable global forensic lab capabilities.

PwC Cyber Security

London, United Kingdom

24hr

NCSC-accredited Cyber Incident Response Level 1 provider supporting organizations since 1998. Named Leader in Forrester Wave for Digital Forensics and Incident Response. Provides global 24/7/365 incident response retainers across 13+ countries with specialized teams.

KPMG Cyber Security

New York, New York

24hr

Named global leader in IDC MarketScape for Worldwide Incident Readiness Services 2021. Ranked #1 by clients for quality of security services in Source Global Research. Provides 24/7 Cyber Hotline with experienced investigators specializing in digital forensics and recovery.

BAE Systems Digital Intelligence

Guildford, United Kingdom

24hr

Part of BAE Systems with 4,700+ digital, cyber and intelligence experts across 16 countries. Founding and certified member of NCSC Certified Incident Response Scheme and CREST certified. Provides remote support within hours from centres of excellence in UK, US and Australia.

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Key Selection Criteria

  • Response Time Guarantee: Ensure they can respond within your required timeframe (ideally 24 hours or less for emergencies)
  • Industry Experience: Choose firms with specific expertise in your sector (Healthcare/HIPAA, Financial/PCI-DSS, etc.)
  • Geographic Coverage: Verify they can support your locations and time zones
  • Certifications: Look for GCFA, EnCE, CISSP, and industry-specific credentials
  • Legal Privilege: Some firms offer services under attorney-client privilege for litigation protection

Questions to Ask

  1. What is your guaranteed response time for active breaches?
  2. Do you have experience with our industry's compliance requirements?
  3. Can you provide references from similar-sized organizations?
  4. What is your pricing model (retainer vs. per-incident)?
  5. Do you offer services under legal privilege?
  6. What post-incident support do you provide?

Retainer vs. Per-Incident

Retainer agreements ($50k-200k/year) provide guaranteed response times, pre-negotiated rates, and relationship familiarity. Ideal for organizations with mature security programs.

Per-incident engagements ($50k-300k per incident) offer flexibility but may have longer response times during peak periods. Better for smaller organizations or first-time engagements.

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