20 Years of Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics
Sherlock Forensics has been in operation since 2006. That is 20 years of penetration tests, forensic investigations, court testimony and incident response. We started before cloud computing was mainstream, before AI-generated code existed and before most companies had a cybersecurity budget.
We are still here because we deliver results that hold up in court, satisfy auditors and actually protect our clients.
Who Runs Sherlock
Ryan Purita is the principal consultant and founder. His credentials include:
- CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
- ISSAP (Information Systems Security Architecture Professional)
- ISSMP (Information Systems Security Management Professional)
- Court-qualified forensic examiner in British Columbia and Newfoundland
- Featured on CBC for cybersecurity expertise
- Over 20 years of hands-on security consulting experience
Ryan does not manage from a distance. He leads engagements personally. When you hire Sherlock Forensics, you get a senior practitioner with two decades of experience, not a junior analyst learning on your environment.
What We Do
Penetration Testing
We test web applications, APIs, networks, cloud infrastructure and SaaS platforms. Our methodology goes beyond automated scanning to test business logic, authentication flows and authorization boundaries. Standard pentests start at $5,000 CAD. Learn more about penetration testing.
AI Code Security Audits
We audit code generated by AI assistants including Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude and Cursor. Our audits check for hallucinated dependencies, injection flaws, hardcoded secrets, weak cryptography and missing authorization. Quick audits start at $1,500 CAD. Learn more about AI code audits.
Vibe Coding Security
Built your app with Cursor, Bolt, Lovable or another AI-first tool? We audit vibe-coded applications specifically for the vulnerability patterns these tools produce. Learn more about vibe coding security.
Digital Forensic Investigations
Computer forensics, cellphone forensics, eDiscovery, employee misconduct investigations, fraud analysis and data breach investigations. Civil and criminal matters. Court-ready reporting. Learn more about forensic investigations.
Incident Response
Active breach? We provide emergency incident response including containment, evidence preservation, forensic analysis, root cause determination and remediation guidance. We respond remotely within hours and on-site anywhere in Canada. Read our incident response guide.
Expert Witness Testimony
Ryan Purita is court-qualified to provide expert testimony on digital forensic findings, security practices, data breach causation and technical methodologies. Our forensic reports are written to withstand cross-examination.
Pricing
We publish our pricing because we believe in transparency. No surprise invoices, no scope creep, no hidden fees.
| Service | Starting Price (CAD) |
|---|---|
| Quick AI Code Audit | $1,500 |
| Standard Penetration Test | $5,000 |
| SaaS Penetration Test | $5,000 |
| Comprehensive Assessment | $12,000+ |
| Forensic Investigation | Scoped per case |
Where We Are
Our offices are in Burnaby and Coquitlam, British Columbia. We serve clients across all of Canada through remote capabilities. On-site collection and in-person engagements are available anywhere in the country.
Ryan has been qualified as an expert witness in courts in British Columbia and Newfoundland. Our forensic reports have been filed in proceedings across multiple provinces.
Media Appearances
Ryan Purita has appeared on CBC to provide expert commentary on cybersecurity topics. These appearances reflect our commitment to public education about digital security threats and practical defense strategies.
Get in Touch
Whether you need a quick code audit, a full penetration test, a forensic investigation or emergency incident response, the process starts with a conversation. Call 604.229.1994 or contact us online.