Breach and Privacy Counsel, Breach Litigation and Regulatory Counsel

Firms guide the breach response process, engage Digital Forensic and Incident Response services, and advise policyholders about their legal duties in the wake of a breach. Firms also defend policyholders against third-party lawsuits and demands in connection with a breach.

Norton Rose Fulbright*

Borden Ladner Gervais, LLP*

Torys, LLP*

Digital Forensics and Incident Response

Firms to support the investigation and remediation efforts, including forensic analysis of the incident and assessment of its impact.

Coalition Incident Response (CIR)

Arete Advisors

Charles River Associates*

Crowdstrike

Mandiant*

Cyber Extortion Services

Firms that support cyber extortion and ransomware matters through negotiation, compliance diligence, and cryptocurrency sourcing and payment facilitation, in coordination with counsel, forensic responders, and insurers during the incident response process. Note that these services may also be provided by the DFIR firm.  Note also that further support may be required for the cryptosourcing aspect.

Cypfer

CyberSteward

Quorum Cyber

Notification

Specialized notification vendors carry out tasks such as notifying customers, setting up call centers, and providing credit monitoring and identity theft protection services.

Epiq

Equifax

Experian

IDX

Kroll

TransUnion/Sontiq

PR & Crisis Management

Breach counsel may bring in experienced public relations professionals to communicate effectively about a breach.

National Public Relations*

Forensic Accounting

Qualified forensic accountants are panel firms that work with policyholders to prepare and support proof-of-loss submissions for business interruption, reputational harm, and extra expense claims, helping streamline adjustment and improve predictability in the claims process.

Matson Driscoll Damico (MDD)

Meaden & Moore

Media Liability Firms that provide legal expertise to clients facing allegations such as defamation, copyright infringement, privacy violations, and other media-related issues.

Norton Rose Fulbright*

Borden Ladner Gervais, LLP*

Torys, LLP*

Technology Errors and Omissions Firms that provide legal expertise to clients facing allegations of negligence in providing technology products or services.

Norton Rose Fulbright*

Borden Ladner Gervais, LLP*

Torys, LLP*