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DFIREmerging1 sourceSep 1, 2025 · 14:25via DFIR Philosophy

Part 3 of 3: Evolving A Digital Forensic Business

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September 1, 2025

Part 3 of 3: Evolving A Digital Forensic Business

"The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.”

-Confucius

AUTHOR'S NOTE: This is the final iteration in a three-part series about starting, running and evolving a digital forensic professional services business. Earlier articles can be found on the main Philosophy of DF/IR page.

Full disclosure before we dive into the final part of this three-part series about building a DF/IR business: I’ve not grown my own business in the typical ways many might choose. Three years ago (to the day), I opted to go for acquisition and merge my client-base and expertise with a larger nationwide digital forensic services provider. That said, I keep a pretty close eye on the market.

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