Client issue: Following a 2021 ransomware attack on a hospitality company, plaintiffs in a class action lawsuit alleged that inadequate cybersecurity measures led to a data breach.
CRA approach: CRA’s Digital Forensics expert was engaged to evaluate the claims and provide expert rebuttal. The expert conducted technical interviews, performed forensic analysis, and leveraged dark web intelligence to assess the company’s cybersecurity posture.
Client impact: The expert concluded that the company had implemented appropriate security controls for its size and risk profile. His testimony was instrumental in the federal court’s decision to grant summary judgment in favor of the company, resulting in the dismissal of all claims.
