# Da Vinci Cybersecurity | Cyber Security & Digital Forensics South Africa > Da Vinci Cybersecurity (also known as Da Vinci Forensics) is a Cape Town-based cybersecurity and digital forensics firm serving businesses and government agencies across South Africa since 2014. Services include penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, digital forensics, cyber fraud and OSINT investigations, cryptocurrency tracing, dark web monitoring, governance, risk and compliance (POPIA and AI governance), email security, backup, and staff security training. Da Vinci Cybersecurity combines two disciplines most providers offer separately: preventative cybersecurity and forensic investigation. The team holds Certified CyberCrime Investigator (CCCI), Certified Financial Crime Investigator (CFCI), Certified Cryptocurrency Investigator (CCI), and Economic Crime Forensics Examiner credentials, and is affiliated with the International Association of Financial Crimes Investigators (IAFCI). Investigations are documented to a standard suitable for legal proceedings under South African law, including POPIA and the Cybercrimes Act. Registered company: Da Vinci Forensics PTY Ltd, Co. Reg. 2014/183742/07. Based in Cape Town, South Africa, serving clients nationally. ## Core services - [Penetration Testing](https://davinciforensics.co.za/cybersecurity/penetration-testing/): OSCP and NIST-aligned penetration testing of networks, applications, and infrastructure, with clear prioritised remediation reports. - [Vulnerability Assessments](https://davinciforensics.co.za/cybersecurity/vulnerability-assess/): Structured identification and risk-rating of exploitable weaknesses across business systems. - [Digital Forensics](https://davinciforensics.co.za/cybersecurity/digital-forensics/): Collection, preservation, and analysis of digital evidence for breaches, fraud, and insider incidents, prepared for legal scrutiny. - [Cyber Fraud Investigations](https://davinciforensics.co.za/cybersecurity/cyber-fraud-investigations/): Investigation of online fraud, business email compromise, impersonation, and financial cybercrime affecting South African organisations. - [OSINT Investigations](https://davinciforensics.co.za/cybersecurity/osint-investigations/): Open-source intelligence investigations across social media, public records, the dark web, and platforms such as Telegram, including cryptocurrency tracing. - [Governance, Risk & Compliance](https://davinciforensics.co.za/cybersecurity/governance-risk-compliance/): Security policies, controls, and compliance support for POPIA, the Cybercrimes Act, and King IV. - [AI Security & Governance Services](https://davinciforensics.co.za/cybersecurity/services-ai-security-governance-south-africa/): AI risk assessment and governance frameworks for South African businesses adopting AI tools. - [Dark Web Scanning Solutions](https://davinciforensics.co.za/cybersecurity/dark-web-scanning-solutions/): Continuous monitoring for exposed company credentials and data on dark web sources. - [Advanced Email Security](https://davinciforensics.co.za/cybersecurity/advanced-email-security/): Filtering and protection against phishing, business email compromise, and malware delivery. - [Backup and Cyber Protect](https://davinciforensics.co.za/cybersecurity/backup-services-acronis-cyber-protect-cloud/): Automated backup, anti-malware, and endpoint protection built on Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud. - [Phishing Simulations](https://davinciforensics.co.za/cybersecurity/phish-insight/): Simulated phishing campaigns that measure and improve staff resilience to social engineering. - [Cyber Security Training](https://davinciforensics.co.za/cybersecurity/training/): Staff awareness and certification-track cybersecurity training. - [WordPress Malware Removal](https://davinciforensics.co.za/cybersecurity/wordpress-malware-removal/): Cleanup and hardening of compromised WordPress websites. - [Retainers](https://davinciforensics.co.za/cybersecurity/pricing/): Ongoing threat monitoring and advisory retainers for businesses needing continuous security support. - [Keynote and Guest Speaking](https://davinciforensics.co.za/cybersecurity/keynote-speakers/): Talks on cybercrime, OSINT, and online safety for conferences and organisations. ## Service areas - [Cyber Security Cape Town](https://davinciforensics.co.za/cybersecurity/cyber-security-cape-town/): Cybersecurity and digital forensics services for Cape Town and Western Cape businesses. ## Training courses - [Searching the Shadows | OSINT Training](https://davinciforensics.co.za/cybersecurity/product/searching-the-shadows-osint-training/): Full-day practical OSINT investigation training with a hands-on case study. - [3-Day Training Programme for Financial Crime Investigators](https://davinciforensics.co.za/cybersecurity/product/3-day-training-programme-for-financial-crime-investigators/): Intensive course covering fraud typologies, digital asset tracing, and evidence building for prosecution. - [OSINT 101 Introductory Training](https://davinciforensics.co.za/cybersecurity/product/osint-101-introductory-training/): Introduction to open-source intelligence for investigative purposes. - [Basic Online OSINT Training](https://davinciforensics.co.za/cybersecurity/product/basic-online-osint-training/): Entry-level online OSINT training for new investigators. ## Articles - [Instagram Hacked? How to Report, Recover and Protect Your Account in 2026](https://davinciforensics.co.za/cybersecurity/cybersecurity-instagram-hacked-report-recover-protect-account/): Step-by-step recovery and protection guide for compromised Instagram accounts. - [Inside the Dark Economy: Investigating Financial Crime on Telegram](https://davinciforensics.co.za/cybersecurity/financial-crime-telegram-investigation/): Investigative guide to Telegram-based financial crime networks. - [Hackers Stealing Bank Accounts from iPhone and Android Users Using AI](https://davinciforensics.co.za/cybersecurity/hackers-stealing-bank-accounts-from-iphone-and-android-users-using-ai/): How AI-driven attacks target mobile banking users and how to defend against them. ## About and contact - [About Da Vinci Cybersecurity](https://davinciforensics.co.za/cybersecurity/aboutus-davinciforensics-cybersecurity/): Company background, team, and credentials. - [Contact Us](https://davinciforensics.co.za/cybersecurity/contact-us/): Enquiries, quotations, and consultations. - [Resources | Free Templates & Logs](https://davinciforensics.co.za/cybersecurity/resources/): Free cybersecurity templates and incident logs. ## Optional - [Sitemap index](https://davinciforensics.co.za/cybersecurity/sitemap_index.xml)