Our Team

Sam Rothlisberger

Tristan Fortin

What We Do

Venator Cyber Operations Group (VCOG) was founded by former U.S. Army and Navy Cyber personnel with over 10 years combined experience and over 20 industry-leading certifications covering networking, security, and forensics.

Our mission is simple: contain the threat, preserve the evidence, uncover the truth, and provide clear, defensible findings.

A Forensics First Approach

At VCOG, we operate with a forensic mindset from the first moment of investigation.

Every action is deliberate. Every artifact is preserved. Every finding is documented.

We build our investigations around:

  • Structured evidence acquisition

  • Chain of custody discipline

  • Isolated investigation environments

  • Cloud-based evidence security

  • Clear reporting aligned to executive and legal stakeholders

Our methodology is designed not only to resolve incidents — but to withstand scrutiny from regulators, insurers, and legal proceedings.

Built for Modern Environments

Today’s threats span:

  • On-premise Active Directory

  • Cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, SaaS)

  • Remote endpoints (Linux, macOS, iOS, Windows)

  • Hybrid environments

We deploy purpose-built investigation environments and secure evidence storage per engagement. Each case is handled within dedicated infrastructure designed to protect customer data and maintain strict segregation.

Technical Depth. Executive Clarity.

Cyber incidents are technical. Business impact is not.

We translate complex technical findings into clear, actionable guidance for CISOs, Legal counsel, Executive leadership, Insurance carriers, and Boards of directors

Our reporting is structured, concise, and aligned to operational reality.