Why CipherNorth Partnered with Gatehouse Law
Legal Strength Built Into Every Incident Response Readiness Engagement
When your organization faces a cybersecurity incident, one of the most critical partners you need at the table is outside counsel. Legal guidance shapes how evidence is handled, how regulators are engaged, how customers are notified, and how exposure is managed. Without the right attorney in place, even a well-run technical response can leave your business vulnerable.
That’s why CipherNorth has partnered with Josh Andrews of Gatehouse Law, an attorney with a modern approach to supporting businesses like yours. As part of our Incident Response Readiness Services, Josh is embedded into the package you receive when you sign up.
Why Gatehouse Law?
We chose Gatehouse Law because their philosophy matches ours: deliver real value, without the traditional overhead. Here’s what makes his practice stand out:
No billable hours for typical services - Instead of unpredictable invoices, Josh operates on flat-fee and subscription models, making costs transparent and manageable.
Business-aligned incentives - His focus is on achieving outcomes, not billing time.
Flexibility with expertise on demand - Whether it’s routine compliance support or a complex incident, Josh adapts his approach to fit the situation. When additional specialization is required, he leverages a trusted network of legal and compliance professionals to scale seamlessly.
This combination of predictability, adaptability, and deep subject-matter expertise ensures your business receives the right level of legal support, without the big-firm price tag.
The Small Firm Advantage
Like CipherNorth, Gatehouse Law is intentionally lean. Clients get direct access to Josh, backed by his network of trusted legal and compliance professionals for when scale or specialization is needed. Instead of paying for layers of overhead at a large firm, you get focused expertise at the speed your business requires.
Compliance Built Into the Process
Josh’s background in compliance makes him especially valuable in today’s regulatory landscape. His onboarding process includes updating research and case notes specific to your organization:
Aligning to compliance frameworks (HIPAA, PCI DSS, ISO, etc.).
Monitoring and updating for regulatory changes.
Building a living, client-specific legal knowledge base.
This ensures your legal posture is not static—it grows and adapts with your business.
Why This Matters in Incident Response
During an incident, timing and clarity are everything. Having outside counsel in place before an event allows you to:
Protect privilege across communications and documentation.
Navigate regulatory requirements with confidence.
Ensure breach notifications are handled properly.
Minimize liability while protecting customer trust.
By embedding Josh Andrews and Gatehouse Law into our Incident Response Readiness Services, we ensure that when the worst happens, you already have trusted counsel at your side.
The Complete Package
When you choose CipherNorth for incident response readiness, you’re not just getting technical expertise, you’re getting a comprehensive package that includes:
Proven incident response planning and readiness support.
Access to compliance-aligned processes.
Embedded outside counsel from Gatehouse Law.
It’s the peace of mind that comes from knowing your business is covered, technically, operationally, and legally.