Yugal Pathakaka "CyberYuvi"
DFIR consultant, trainer, and expert witness working cyber investigations for government, defence, and enterprise clients. Court-admissible forensics — not theory, real cases.
Who's behind the file
Yugal Pathak, known online as CyberYuvi, is a Delhi-based digital forensics and incident response professional, educator, and speaker. He's spent his career on the side of the investigation — finding out what actually happened on the wire, the disk, and the device.
- DFIR in the field. Conducts digital forensic examinations for government, defence, and enterprise clients — work that's expected to hold up in court, not just in a slide deck.
- Case range. Has handled investigations spanning cybercrime, financial fraud, malware and ransomware incidents, and matters touching national security.
- Building the toolkit. Contributes to forensic training programs, cyber policy work, and R&D on indigenous ("Make in India") forensic tooling — workstations and lab infrastructure included.
- Teaching what he investigates. Mentors students and working professionals in DFIR, runs hands-on training with industry-standard tools, and writes on Medium and LinkedIn for a wider audience.
- On the mic. Hosts the Digital Forensic Survival Podcast, unpacking how real cyber investigations actually get done.
Services
Four ways to work together — from a single incident response engagement to an ongoing mentorship.
DFIR Consulting
End-to-end digital forensics and incident response for breaches, fraud, and cyber-crime cases — evidence handling built to be defensible.
Consult for pricing →Corporate Cybersecurity Training
Practical, tool-based training for security and IT teams — built around real investigation workflows, not generic slideware.
Consult for pricing →Expert Witness & Court Testimony
Forensic findings prepared and presented for legal proceedings — clear reporting that holds up under cross-examination.
Consult for pricing →1:1 Mentorship
Career and skills mentorship for students and professionals moving into DFIR, threat hunting, or cyber investigations.
Consult for pricing →Case Notes — what people say
Unedited statements from mentees, peers, and clients.
"Yugal Sir is a great mentor. Learning DFIR from him changed my perspective of forensics! He makes complex topics super easy to understand and focuses heavily on practical knowledge — showing how real investigations are conducted."
"Yugal Sir's deep expertise in Digital Forensics and Incident Response is matched only by his ability to inspire his team. He invests time in understanding each person's strengths and tailors his mentorship to help them reach their full potential."
"Yugal Sir offered a training in DFIR for beginners. He dedicatedly introduced us to DFIR tools like Autopsy, AccessData FTK Imager, and OSForensics, along with how cyber-criminals were eventually caught."
"My own social media account was hacked, and my account and data were successfully retrieved by Yugal Sir. I am truly very grateful to him — the nation needs more young, talented professionals like him."
"Mr. Yugal Pathak is a perfect example of an active and helpful supervisor. I enjoyed working under his guidance for 6 months and gained a lot of knowledge in Cyber Forensics."
"An outstanding Digital Forensic Author and Researcher with richness in critical thinking and analytical skills — a niche analyst everyone can rely upon as an investigator, speaker, author, and mentor."
Field Evidence
A few frames from the field — training exercises, conferences, and recognitions.
Training Programs
DFIR Fundamentals
An entry point into digital forensics — evidence handling, imaging, and the tools real investigators use.
Incident Response Bootcamp
From first alert to final report — a practical walkthrough of running an incident response engagement.
Memory Forensics Deep-Dive
Volatile memory analysis for malware and intrusion cases — beyond what disk imaging alone can show.
Field Notes
Writing and dispatches, hosted across a few different channels.
File a Request
For consulting, training, expert testimony, or mentorship inquiries — tell me a bit about the case.