DFIR Engagement Models for AI-Augmented Investigations
Palimpsest supports flexible digital forensics and incident response engagement models for organizations that need faster investigation workflows, stronger evidence handling, and analyst-reviewed reporting.
Whether you need ongoing forensic readiness, support during an active incident, or litigation-focused digital evidence review, Goodin AI offers engagement options built around sensitive evidence, chain of custody, and defensible outputs.
Choose the Right Level of Support
Built for Retainers, Active Incidents, and Legal Matters
Every organization handles digital evidence differently. Palimpsest can support proactive monitoring, full forensic investigations, or legal and regulatory support depending on the needs of the case.
The three core engagement models are Sentinel, Investigator, and Expert, matching the Palimpsest deck’s service structure.
Sentinel
Monthly Retainer for Forensic Readiness
Best For
- MSSPs and managed security providers
- Organizations needing ongoing forensic readiness
- Clients with recurring risk reviews
- Security teams that want priority IR access
- Companies that need monthly executive reporting
Key Deliverables
- Monthly executive risk briefing
- Anomaly and alert review
- Incident triage support
- Client dashboard access
- Priority incident response scheduling
- Forensic readiness recommendations
Investigator
Per-Engagement Digital Forensic Investigation
Best For
- Active breach investigations
- Ransomware incidents
- Endpoint compromise
- Insider activity review
- Root-cause analysis
- Post-incident reporting
Key Deliverables
- Evidence intake and preservation support
- Artifact extraction and classification
- Incident timeline reconstruction
- MITRE ATT&CK technique mapping
- IOC identification and export
- Analyst-reviewed forensic report
- Chain-of-custody records
Expert
Litigation Support for Digital Evidence Matters
Best For
- Litigation support
- Expert witness testimony
- Legal-hold evidence review
- Regulatory response
- Rebuttal analysis
- Deposition and trial preparation
Key Deliverables
- Expert review of digital evidence
- Legal-hold support
- Chain-of-custody documentation
- Regulatory response materials
- Audit trail and evidence integrity review
- Deposition and trial support
- Expert witness consultation
How Palimpsest Supports Each Engagement
One Forensic AI Pipeline, Multiple Service Models
Each engagement model is powered by the Palimpsest five-stage forensic AI pipeline: Ingest, Extract, Analyze, Reconstruct, and Report. This workflow helps teams move from raw digital evidence to clear, analyst-reviewed investigation outputs.
Palimpsest can support:
- Evidence triage
- Artifact classification
- Timeline reconstruction
- MITRE ATT&CK mapping
- Analyst-reviewed reporting
- Chain-of-custody records
- IOC and SIEM handoff
- Executive and legal-ready summaries
Which Engagement Model Is Right for You?
Sentinel
Choose Sentinel if you want ongoing support, monthly forensic readiness, and priority incident response coverage.
Investigator
Choose Investigator if you are responding to an active incident or need a complete digital forensic investigation.
Expert
Choose Expert if the matter involves litigation, legal hold, regulatory response, expert testimony, or defensible evidence review.
Why Goodin AI
Forensic Expertise. Cybersecurity Experience. AI-Powered Investigation.
Goodin AI combines digital forensic science, cybersecurity analysis, and AI-assisted investigation workflows to help teams handle sensitive evidence with speed and care.
Palimpsest is designed to support analysts, not replace them. Every engagement keeps the focus on evidence integrity, human review, chain of custody, and clear reporting.
Need Help Choosing an Engagement Model?
Schedule a consultation to discuss your investigation needs, evidence environment, timeline, and reporting requirements. Goodin AI can help determine whether Sentinel, Investigator, or Expert is the right fit.
Built for MSSPs, incident response teams, legal support, regulated organizations, and sensitive evidence environments.