Internal forensic investigation

INTERNAL FORENSIC INVESTIGATION

When a security incident occurs, uncertainty becomes the biggest risk. Internal Forensic Investigation provides a structured approach to uncover how the incident began, the extent of its reach, and its impact on the organization. The process relies on proven forensic techniques to collect evidence, reconstruct events, and provide clarity for business leaders, regulators, and legal teams.

When is an Internal Forensic Investigation required?

Internal forensic investigations are necessary when organizations face incidents that cannot be explained by routine monitoring. Common triggers include:

Email impersonation

Fraudulent emails that attempt to mislead employees or customers.

Data breaches

Exposure of sensitive customer or business information.

Unauthorized access

Intruders gaining entry to critical systems or accounts.

Malware and ransomware

Infections that disrupt operations or compromise data.

Insider activity

Suspected fraud, misconduct, or misuse of systems by employees.

From Detection to Resolution: How SISA Sappers Investigates

SISA Sappers, our specialist DFIR unit, resolves incidents with a proven forensic methodology that blends speed and precision. Every investigation is handled with business-ready clarity, regulatory alignment, and actionable outcomes.

Investigation Approach

  Scoping the incident

Once a trigger is identified, the first step is to understand the situation: which systems are affected, what indicators are present, and what business risks are involved.

Investigators then gather digital artifacts and run preliminary checks. If a compromise is confirmed, containment measures, such as isolating systems or resetting credentials are advised immediately to limit further exposure.

Suspected systems are imaged at the bit-level to preserve integrity. This ensures evidence can be used for in-depth analysis or legal review without being altered.

The investigation reconstructs the full kill chain:

Finally, a detailed Root Cause Analysis (RCA) is presented, mapping the incident timeline, vulnerabilities exploited, and impact. In addition, practical recommendations are provided to remediate weaknesses, improve readiness, and meet compliance requirements.

Expected Deliverables from Investigations

Why Organizations Trust SISA and Sappers

Proven case experience

Hundreds of high-stakes investigations resolved across BFSI, fintech, and payment ecosystems worldwide.

Depth in forensics

Advanced capabilities in memory forensics, log correlation, malware reverse engineering, and endpoint analysis.

Regulatory-aligned expertise

Investigations designed to meet global compliance standards such as PCI DSS, DPDP, and GDPR.

Evidence that stands up

Strict chain-of-custody procedures and defensible reporting trusted in audits, regulatory reviews, and legal proceedings.

Faster time-to-clarity

Ability to reconstruct kill chains and deliver RCA within days, enabling quicker decision-making and response.

Industry-specific expertise

Deep familiarity with card payment systems, core banking environments, and cloud-native infrastructures.

Think you’re facing an incident?

Don’t wait for it to escalate. Contact SISA’s Sappers forensic experts today to secure
evidence, uncover facts, and safeguard your business.

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