Incident Response and Readiness Assessment

Prepare your organization to respond decisively when a cyber incident occurs. DeepSeas evaluates response capabilities, tests coordination through realistic tabletop exercises, identifies gaps across technical and business teams, and helps develop practical playbooks, escalation paths, communication templates, and evidence procedures. With nearly 30 years of cyber defense experience, DeepSeas helps organizations replace uncertainty with measurable readiness and clearer decisions under pressure.

Cybersecurity team conducting an incident response tabletop exercise

Our Incident Response Services

Assess readiness, test response coordination, investigate compromise, and strengthen the capabilities needed to manage cyber incidents.

Readiness Tabletop Exercises

DeepSeas runs realistic tabletop exercises and mock incidents to test response procedures, team coordination, escalation paths, and decision-making across technical and business groups.

Active Incident Response

Experienced responders support scoping, containment, remediation, recovery, digital forensics, network analysis, malware analysis, and threat hunting during an active incident.

Compromise Assessment

DeepSeas examines endpoint, identity, network, cloud, and email telemetry for evidence of current or historical intrusion, persistence, credential misuse, and lateral movement.

Cybersecurity Risk Assessment

A structured assessment identifies strengths, weaknesses, prioritized risks, control gaps, and practical treatment options through interviews, workshops, asset inventory, and documentation.

Security Risk Assessments

Controlled penetration tests and attack simulations help expose weaknesses in applications, infrastructure, and processes before real attackers discover them.

Network Detection Response

Continuous network visibility helps identify lateral movement, command and control, data staging, and unmanaged devices that endpoint agents may not cover.

Practical Readiness Planning

Build Confidence Before an Incident

Incident response readiness is more than having a document. DeepSeas evaluates who declares an incident, how teams escalate, what evidence is available, and whether legal, communications, leadership, and technical stakeholders can coordinate effectively. Exercises use realistic scenarios and produce prioritized improvements, including playbooks, decision rights, communication templates, retention requirements, and external relationships needed when an incident unfolds.

Security professionals reviewing incident response plans
Practice Before Pressure

Readiness That Holds Up

See how structured exercises and expert response support help organizations turn uncertainty into coordinated action.

"DeepSeas data security experts are top notch. They have helped us to improve our cybersecurity posture through risk assessments, penetration testing, and the development of a Data Governance Strategy. They are an invaluable partner."

Christine
Christine
The DeepSeas Difference

Why Choose DeepSeas?

DeepSeas combines experienced practitioners, integrated capabilities, and measurable cyber defense outcomes.

Deep Experience

Nearly 30 years of cyber defense experience informs practical readiness recommendations and response decisions.

Integrated Expertise

Response work connects strategic advisory, threat intelligence, offensive security, detection, and governance capabilities.

Actionable Outcomes

Exercises produce prioritized improvements rather than participation summaries or disconnected observations.

Broad Coverage

DeepSeas supports enterprise, mid-market, government, higher education, and regulated organizations worldwide.

Meet The DeepSeas Team

Experienced cybersecurity practitioners help organizations prepare, respond, and recover.

Portrait of Lewie Dunsworth, Chief Executive Officer at DeepSeas

Lewie Dunsworth

Chief Executive Officer

Lewie Dunsworth serves as Chief Executive Officer of DeepSeas, leading the company's mission to make cybersecurity a strategic advantage for nearly 1,000 organizations worldwide. Under his leadership, DeepSeas has grown into a recognized leader in Managed Detection and Response, earning recognition from Gartner and Frost & Sullivan as a top provider in the industry. Lewie drives the company's vision across its six-layer cyber defense stack, spanning strategic advisory, offensive security, threat intelligence, managed detection and response, the CyberFusion SOC, and governance, risk and compliance. He is committed to ensuring that enterprise, mid-market, government, and education clients receive proactive, measurable, and customized cybersecurity outcomes. Lewie's leadership reflects nearly three decades of industry experience and a steadfast focus on client trust and operational excellence.

Portrait of Keith Robertson, Risk Management and Compliance Executive at DeepSeas

Keith Robertson

CISM, CIPP/E, SANS GCIH, GIAC, HITRUST

Keith Robertson brings 25 years of governance, risk management, and compliance experience to DeepSeas, including prior service as a Fortune 500 Chief Security Officer and Enterprise Risk Officer. He holds an impressive array of certifications, including CISM, CIPP/E, SANS GCIH, GIAC, and HITRUST, reflecting his comprehensive expertise across security management, privacy, incident handling, and healthcare compliance. Keith's executive-level experience gives him a unique perspective on enterprise risk, allowing him to help DeepSeas clients align cybersecurity strategy with broader business objectives. His background in high-stakes corporate security leadership positions him well to guide organizations through complex governance challenges and regulatory requirements. Keith is committed to helping clients build mature, enterprise-grade risk management programs that support long-term security and compliance success across diverse industries.

Portrait of Sean Duffy, Cybersecurity and Legal Advisor at DeepSeas

Sean Duffy

CISSP, CCSK, Licensed Attorney

Sean Duffy combines 25 years of cybersecurity experience with a unique legal background, holding both CISSP and CCSK certifications as well as a license to practice law. A United States Navy veteran, Sean brings a disciplined, mission-focused approach to his work advising C-suite executives and boards of directors on cybersecurity strategy and risk. His legal expertise allows him to provide clients with a nuanced understanding of regulatory and liability considerations alongside technical security guidance, a combination that is especially valuable for organizations navigating complex compliance landscapes. Sean's extensive advisory experience makes him a trusted voice for senior leadership teams seeking to understand cybersecurity risk in business terms. His military background and legal training reflect the depth and diversity of expertise that defines the DeepSeas team.

Portrait of Matt Lammers, CISO and IT Risk Executive at DeepSeas

Matt Lammers

CISSP, HITRUST

Matt Lammers is an experienced CISO and IT risk executive who brings both deep technical certification and management consulting experience to DeepSeas. Holding CISSP and HITRUST credentials, Matt has built a career helping organizations strengthen their cybersecurity posture while managing enterprise-level risk. His consulting background equips him with strong skills in translating complex security concepts into actionable business strategies for executive stakeholders. Matt's international perspective, including his status as an Australia permanent resident, gives him valuable insight into global compliance and security considerations that benefit DeepSeas clients operating across borders. He is dedicated to helping organizations build resilient, well-governed cybersecurity programs that align with both operational needs and executive priorities, reinforcing DeepSeas' commitment to customized, outcome-driven security solutions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an incident response readiness assessment?

An incident response readiness assessment evaluates whether your organization can detect, escalate, investigate, contain, communicate, and recover from a cyber incident. DeepSeas reviews existing capabilities, response procedures, decision rights, evidence handling, stakeholder coordination, and external relationships. The engagement identifies gaps and produces practical improvements so teams can make difficult decisions before an actual incident creates operational pressure.

What happens during a tabletop exercise?

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How can an assessment identify gaps in our incident response plan?

Can DeepSeas help during an active cyber incident?

What is a compromise assessment?

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Recognized & Experienced

Awards and Recognition

Gartner top 40 Managed Detection and Response provider recognition

Gartner top 40 Managed Detection and Response provider recognition

Recognition as a top 40 MDR provider by Gartner.

2024 Frost Radar Global Managed Detection and Response Market recognition

2024 Frost Radar Global Managed Detection and Response Market Leader and top-five provider recognition

Recognition as a Leader and top-five provider in the 2024 Frost Radar market.

Frost & Sullivan 2024 Best Practices Competitive Strategy Leadership Award

Frost & Sullivan 2024 Best Practices Competitive Strategy Leadership Award for Managed Detection and Response

Award for Competitive Strategy Leadership in Managed Detection and Response.

2024 Global MDR Best Practices Award for Strategy

2024 Global MDR Best Practices Award for Strategy

Recognition through the 2024 Global MDR Best Practices Award for Strategy.

ISO Lead Auditor certifications held by DeepSeas specialists

ISO Lead Auditor certifications held by DeepSeas specialists

DeepSeas specialists hold ISO Lead Auditor certifications.

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