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# Gartner Market Guide for DFIR Retainer Services

## Learn about retainer trends, capabilities and vendors.

## Gartner recommendations for security and risk management leaders.

An escalation of cyberthreats and a shortage of skilled professionals has led to retainer services for digital forensics and incident response (DFIR). But where should an organization start?

Gartner^®^ has created the "Market Guide for Digital Forensics and Incident Response Retainer Services." It arms cybersecurity leaders with insights to assess their IR strategies and identify providers that can bolster resilience.

The report also dives into:

* Recent trends with DFIR services.

* A quick overview of the competitive IR market.

* Recommendations on best use of IR services.

* Key vendor selection considerations.

Get your copy to ensure your organization is ready for incident response.  
*Gartner, Market Guide for Digital Forensics and Incident Response Retainer Services,
By Carlos De Sola Caraballo, William Candrick, Wam Voster, Steve Santos, Wayne Hankins, 23 July 2025*

*GARTNER is a registered trademark and service mark of Gartner, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and internationally and is used herein with permission. All rights reserved.*

*Gartner does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in its research publications and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors with the highest ratings or other designation. Gartner research publications consist of the opinions of Gartner's Research \& Advisory organization and should not be construed as statements of fact. Gartner disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this research, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.*  
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