In Web3, time defines trust. When a security incident hits, response speed, clarity, and execution determine what’s lost and what’s recovered. Cantina’s Incident Response(IR) was built for these conditions. Our team operates in real time, inside organization workflows, supporting execution-layer decisions when they matter most.
Why Traditional Incident Response Falls Short in Web3
Most incident response models were designed for Web2 infrastructure. Even popular Web3 services focus primarily on bug discovery and bounty payouts rather than execution-layer intervention or active protocol operations.
By contrast, over 80% of major losses in Q1 2025 stemmed from failures during execution: compromised signers, phishing incidents, and breakdowns in operational control. Addressing these failures means embedding IR into workflows, not just ticket queues.
What Cantina Incident Response Delivers
Cantina IR simulates, executes, and remediates under real-world pressure. Our support includes:
- Live response activation within minutes, globally.
- End-to-end support: from detection to forensics and recovery.
- Simulated drills to test and refine response plans.
- Integration into protocol-specific workflows to halt transactions, trace assets, and coordinate mitigation.
Cantina IR vs. Traditional Platforms
Simulating Attacks Before They Happen
The best way to be ready for a live exploit is to simulate one. Cantina works with clients to run live drills that replicate how attackers operate. These simulations test:
- On-chain and off-chain vulnerabilities
- Team readiness under pressure
- Communication workflows and blind spots
Each simulation is followed by direct feedback and updated playbooks to close gaps.
Active Engagement When Threats Strike
When threats become real, Cantina activates immediately. We assemble teams, initiate secure communication, and coordinate all necessary stakeholders. Support includes:
- Identifying root cause and attack vector
- Blocking or pausing affected operations
- Providing forensic analysis and evidence capture
- Assisting with controlled disclosures
We work alongside protocol contributors, legal counsel, exchanges, and external researchers to restore security and operational trust.
Global Coverage and Trusted Expertise
Cantina’s IR team is globally distributed, ensuring response at any hour. Our experts specialize in:
- Smart contract and governance attacks
- Phishing, key compromise, and multisig exploits
- Web2 infrastructure and cloud vulnerabilities
- Cross-chain protocol failures
Clients often bundle IR with audits, bounty program management, and security advisory for complete lifecycle protection.
Who Uses Cantina Incident Response?
Security-conscious protocols with real value at stake, especially those with active treasuries, governance powers, or complex multisig arrangements, rely on Cantina IR to stay operational under threat. Preparation today protects capital tomorrow.
Start Building Operational Readiness Now
Whether your team has an established plan or is just getting started, we help map risks, build defenses, and validate them through action.
Contact us today to scope your incident readiness with Cantina.