Don Warden

Mr. Warden advises clients and counsel on matters involving ransomware, business email compromise, data breaches, insider threats, enterprise technology failures, and cyber-related disputes. He has directed hundreds of incident response engagements involving advanced threat actors, nation-state intrusions, and large-scale recovery operations across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments. His work supports investigations, litigation, regulatory inquiries, and crisis management through technical analysis, forensic reporting, expert consulting, and executive communications.

Don specializes in enterprise incident response, digital forensics, Active Directory recovery, cloud security, and Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace investigations. He designs recovery strategies that restore critical business operations while preserving forensic integrity, and he routinely guides multidisciplinary teams and executive stakeholders through high-impact incidents. He also advises organizations on cyber preparedness, AI security, governance, and emerging technology risks through strategic assessments, tabletop exercises, and executive workshops.

Mr. Warden is the author of Inside the Breach: Lessons from the Cybersecurity Frontline, a practical guide to modern incident response and enterprise recovery drawn from decades of managing high-profile cybersecurity events. A recognized thought leader and frequent speaker, he regularly presents on cybersecurity, digital forensics, artificial intelligence, and incident response to executive audiences, legal professionals, and industry organizations.

Mr. Warden is a Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) and holds a master’s degree in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance.