CohnReznick LLP, a prominent tax, advisory, and assurance firm in the United States, announced the opening of a digital forensic lab facility near Washington, DC, on August 23, 2024. The lab is designed to enhance the firm's cybersecurity and incident response services, acting as a central hub for identifying and analyzing cyber incidents. It aims to assist businesses in detecting the scope of cyber-attacks, preserving digital evidence, and implementing strategies to prevent future breaches. The initiative aligns with the increasing prevalence of cyber-attacks, as highlighted by recent data showing a 30% rise in global cyber-attacks in Q2 2024.
The lab, led by David Sun, a CohnReznick Advisory Principal with 25 years of experience in cybersecurity and digital forensics, will provide comprehensive support to organizations impacted by cyber incidents. Services include evidence collection, attack timeline reconstruction, root cause analysis, and compliance with breach notification regulations. The lab also offers litigation support through expert witness testimony. Bhavesh Vadhani, Global Leader of CohnReznick’s Cybersecurity, Technology Risk, and Privacy practice, emphasized that the lab is a crucial addition to the firm’s toolkit for helping clients build resilient cybersecurity frameworks, protect digital assets, and uphold their reputations.
