Halifax
Digital forensics, cybersecurity and incident response for Atlantic Canada.
Sherlock Forensics provides digital forensics and cybersecurity services in Halifax and Atlantic Canada. Services include penetration testing, incident response, maritime industry security assessments, court-admissible forensic investigation and expert witness testimony. Headquartered in Metro Vancouver with offices in Burnaby and Coquitlam, BC. CISSP, ISSAP, ISSMP certified. Since 2006.
Halifax is the largest city in Atlantic Canada and serves as the economic hub for the Maritime provinces. The city is home to CFB Halifax (the largest Canadian military base on the East Coast), a major commercial port, a growing ocean technology sector and a cluster of universities and research institutions. Defence contractors, maritime shipping companies, ocean technology firms and financial services organizations in Halifax face cybersecurity threats that require the same depth of expertise available in larger Canadian cities. Sherlock Forensics brings nearly two decades of digital forensics and penetration testing experience to Halifax and Atlantic Canada, delivered remotely from our Metro Vancouver headquarters with on-site deployment available when required.
Halifax Cybersecurity
Halifax is one of Canada's busiest ports, handling container shipping, cruise traffic and naval operations. Maritime companies operate port management systems, vessel tracking platforms, cargo logistics software and operational technology aboard ships. The International Maritime Organization's cybersecurity guidelines require ship operators and port facilities to assess and mitigate cyber risks. We provide penetration testing and security assessments for maritime IT and operational technology environments.
CFB Halifax is the hub of Atlantic Canada's military presence, home to the Royal Canadian Navy's Atlantic fleet. Defence contractors and suppliers operating near the base handle controlled goods, sensitive military information and classified data. These organizations require independent security assessments to meet Contract Security Program requirements and demonstrate adequate protection of defence-related information.
Halifax has emerged as a centre for ocean technology innovation, with companies developing underwater sensors, autonomous marine vehicles, ocean monitoring systems and marine data analytics platforms. These technology companies handle intellectual property and operational data that requires protection from both corporate espionage and nation-state threat actors. Penetration testing identifies vulnerabilities before they are exploited.
Nova Scotia organizations must comply with federal PIPEDA for personal information protection and may be subject to sector-specific regulations depending on their industry. The Nova Scotia Cyber Security Strategy emphasizes public sector cybersecurity, but private organizations face the same threat landscape. Our security assessments and forensic investigations help Halifax organizations meet regulatory expectations and protect sensitive data.
Halifax Services
Computer forensics, mobile device examination and data recovery for Halifax litigation, corporate investigations and criminal matters. Court-admissible forensic reports prepared for Nova Scotia Supreme Court and Federal Court proceedings.
Network, application and cloud penetration testing for Halifax defence contractors, maritime companies and enterprises. External testing delivered remotely. Internal testing via ShadowTap shipped to your Halifax facility.
Emergency response for ransomware, data breaches and network compromises affecting Halifax and Atlantic Canada organizations. Remote triage begins immediately with on-site deployment for evidence collection when required.
Cybersecurity assessments for port operations, shipping companies and vessel operators. We evaluate IT infrastructure, operational technology systems and compliance with IMO maritime cybersecurity guidelines.
Remote Delivery
We ship a pre-configured ShadowTap device to your Halifax office or facility. Plug it into any network port and our team conducts a full internal penetration test through an encrypted tunnel. Active Directory assessment, lateral movement testing, privilege escalation and network segmentation analysis for Halifax facilities without requiring travel from BC.
Ryan Purita provides expert witness testimony in Canadian courts including Nova Scotia Supreme Court. For Halifax litigation, corporate investigations and regulatory proceedings, our forensic reports meet Canadian evidentiary standards and are prepared for cross-examination in any Canadian jurisdiction.
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