Will your corporate backups survive a ransomware attack?
1. The 31% failure rate: A dangerous gamble A “successful” backup log does not guarantee a successful recovery. With an industry-wide , many organizations...
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Cybersecurity, Information Security & Privacy
Whether advising on information governance, responding to a theft of trade secret or cybersecurity breach allegation, responding to privacy-related securities or consumer class action litigation, or navigating the antitrust implications of alleged privacy-related market power, CRA has seasoned teams of experts to help navigate these complex and multifaceted challenges.
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Engagements
- 01CRA Forensic Services and Energy experts assess flawed tech implementation for major utility—findings support tens of millions in contested costsA skilled cross-practice team—drawn from CRA’s Forensic Services and Energy Practices—conducted a privileged, independent assessment of a flawed software...View engagement
- 02Matter involving allegations of privacy violations by a major social media companyThe potential economic value added provided by the collection and use of biometric information via facial recognition technology was assessed. An analysis of...View engagement
- 03Transformed endpoint visibility and cyber threat management program for multinational financial services companyFollowing a severe ransomware attack that resulted in an extended business shutdown, a private equity-backed multinational financial services company urgentlyView engagement
Meet our team
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Bill HardinVice President, Practice Leader of Forensic Services
Chicago
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Upcoming events
PILI Annual Pro Bono Reception 2026
CRA is a proud sponsor of the event celebrating the inspiring and life-changing pro bono work being done in Illinois through effective pro bono programs,...
ABA 2026 Global White Collar Crime Institute
CRA is a proud sponsor of the conference where participants hear from presenters and panelists examining cutting edge issues in the field of international...