Critical Data Mining Category Emerges in the Fight Against Rising Cyberthreats

As Cyberthreat Sophistication Grows, ACTFORE's Advanced Technology-Driven Data Mining Replaces Legacy Doc Review to Support Swift, Accurate Incident Response

RESTON, Va., March 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, ACTFORE, a pioneer in AI/ML-powered data mining for cyber breach incident response, unveiled insights from its sponsored IDC Spotlight, Digitally Transform Incident Response with AI-Driven Data Mining Technology, that reinforces the growing importance of data mining as a distinct category, driven by the increasing demand for smarter, faster incident response. Incident response is a critical aspect of modern security process, but it is marred by manual processes from the litigation discovery world. Digitally transforming incident response with data mining services will allow organizations to respond faster when incidents strike.

As cyberthreats become increasingly sophisticated and data real estate more complex, organizations are under immense pressure to detect, respond to, and mitigate breaches with greater speed and accuracy. Unfortunately, no other provider offers a purpose-built technology solution and services for data mining post-incident response. The marketscape relies on outdated, manual methods traditionally categorized as "document review". As data quality and volumes have evolved, this dated approach is no longer suited to the scale and complexity of today's data breaches.

"Manual review holds breached clients and their data hostage," said Christian Geyer, Founder and CEO of ACTFORE. "This research makes it clear: retrofitting document review processes built for other use cases and another time leave organizations vulnerable to costly missteps and regulatory risks. The future of incident response depends on leveraging purpose-built, AI tech-driven solutions to deliver the speed, accuracy, and transparency modern businesses need."

Many organizations also lack visibility and critical insight into their sensitive data, leading to chaos and slower response times during a breach. According to IDC's Spotlight, "Data mining is needed in every incident response workflow. Insurance and legal teams need to consider the technology underpinnings of any data mining vendor with whom they partner. Partnering with tech-forward service providers offers numerous advantages that enhance both operational efficiency and client satisfaction."

Developed by ACTFORE's Innovation and Data Science team, ACTFORE's solutions have already driven significant advancements in operational efficiency, reinforcing the emergence of data mining as a critical category in incident response. In just two years—and less than six months as an independent entity—ACTFORE has delivered 1500 engagements underscoring the growing demand for automated, tech-driven data extraction.

Committed to redefining incident response, ACTFORE continues to invest in research and development to set new industry benchmarks for efficiency and reliability. By prioritizing automated processing, ACTFORE eliminates the security risks and delays of sending breached data overseas for manual review, proving that intelligent data mining is essential for modern cybersecurity resilience.

Visit this link to download a copy of the report: Digitally Transform Incident Response with AI-Driven Data Mining Technology.

About ACTFORE
ACTFORE delivers advanced AI/ML-powered data mining solutions for legal counsel, insurance carriers, and corporations, specializing in swiftly detecting and uncovering compromised sensitive information in cyber breaches. Capable of processing over 1 million files per hour, ACTFORE's on-premises, on-shore, technology-first approach offers the fastest and most accurate assessments, enabling clients to quickly understand the scope of exfiltration, mitigate risk, and make informed decisions about ransom payments. Trusted by over 25 insurance carriers and 35 law firms, including premier Am Law 100 firms, ACTFORE sets the new standard in incident response and data forensics. Clients maintain full control of their data through ACTFORE's secure lab or local deployment options. For more information, please visit www.actfore.com.

ACTFORE Contact:
Minoo Razavi
301-461-1484
minoo.razavi@ACTFORE.com

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