Velociraptor DFIR Dashboard
Velociraptor + ThinSky
Hunt Threats, Not Configuration Issues

Your Team Responds to Incidents. We Handle the Platform.

Stop burning IR hours on DFIR platform management. Get enterprise-grade Velociraptor running in minutes while your analysts focus on actual threat hunting.

180+
Analyst Hours Saved/Year
85%
Less Than CrowdStrike
24/7
Threat Hunting

Installing Velociraptor? We Know the Complexity.

Real feedback from IR teams attempting DIY Velociraptor deployment:

"VQL queries are powerful but the learning curve is steep. Took weeks to build useful artifacts for our environment."

- DFIR Community Forums

"Client deployment across 5000 endpoints was a nightmare. SSL certs, firewall rules, and GPO configs took forever."

- r/blueteamsec

The Real Cost of DIY Velociraptor

25+
Hours to Install
10
Hours/Month Maintenance
Weeks
To Learn VQL
$22K
Hidden Annual Cost*

*Based on $175/hour security analyst rate for installation and ongoing management

What Could Your IR Team Hunt Instead?

Every hour spent on platform maintenance is an hour not spent finding threats.

180+
Hours Per Year

Wasted on deployment, VQL tuning, client management, and updates

$31K+
Hidden Cost

Based on $175/hr senior analyst rate for DFIR platform work

50+
Hunts Missed

Proactive threat hunts that could have caught intrusions earlier

The Real Question

DIY DFIR Platform

  • ✗ Your analysts debugging VQL syntax errors
  • ✗ Incident response delayed by platform issues
  • ✗ Threat hunts postponed for maintenance
  • ✗ Attackers moving faster than your tooling

ThinSky Managed DFIR

  • ✓ Analysts focused on hunting real threats
  • ✓ Instant response capability, always ready
  • ✓ 24/7 proactive threat hunting included
  • ✓ Enterprise forensics ready when you need it

Three Paths Forward

Path A: DIY Installation

  • • 25+ hours installation time
  • • Complex client deployment
  • • VQL learning curve
  • • You manage artifacts
  • • No 24/7 hunting
RECOMMENDED

Path B: ThinSky Managed

  • ✓ Running in minutes
  • ✓ 24/7 threat hunting included
  • ✓ Zero maintenance for you
  • ✓ Expert VQL artifacts
  • ✓ 85% less than CrowdStrike
OWN YOUR INFRASTRUCTURE

Path C: Provision & Monitor

  • ✓ Full infrastructure ownership
  • ✓ Standalone account transferred to you
  • ✓ 24/7 SOC monitoring included
  • ✓ Break/fix support
  • ✓ Compliance-ready deployment
Learn About Provision & Monitor

Velociraptor Installation Guide

If you prefer DIY, here's what you need to know about installing Velociraptor

System Requirements

  • • Server CPU: 4 cores minimum (8+ recommended)
  • • Server RAM: 8GB minimum (16GB+ for 1000+ clients)
  • • Storage: 100GB+ SSD (scales with hunt data)
  • • OS: Linux (Ubuntu/Debian), Windows Server, macOS
  • • Clients: Windows, Linux, macOS endpoints

Installation Components

Server Deployment

Generate config, setup SSL certs, configure datastore, and establish frontend.

Est. time: 4-8 hours

Client Deployment

Package clients, deploy via GPO/SCCM/Intune, configure firewall rules.

Est. time: 10-20 hours

Common Installation Challenges

Certificate Management

SSL certificate generation and distribution to clients is complex at scale.

VQL Learning Curve

Velociraptor Query Language is powerful but requires significant learning investment.

Client Deployment at Scale

Deploying to thousands of endpoints requires careful GPO/SCCM configuration.

Artifact Customization

Default artifacts need tuning for your environment to reduce noise.

Ready to Hunt Threats, Not Debug Configs?

Our DFIR experts can have Velociraptor running for you in minutes with expert-tuned artifacts.

ThinSky Managed Velociraptor Service

Everything you need for enterprise-grade DFIR without the operational burden

Threat Hunting

24/7 proactive hunting for IOCs and TTPs

Incident Response

Rapid forensic collection when breaches occur

Forensic Reports

Detailed investigation reports and timelines

What's Included

  • ✓ Full server and client deployment
  • ✓ Custom VQL artifact development
  • ✓ Endpoint agent management
  • ✓ Hunt scheduling and automation
  • ✓ 24/7 threat hunting operations
  • ✓ Incident response support
  • ✓ Monthly threat intelligence reports
  • ✓ Dedicated DFIR engineer

Free assessment includes: DFIR readiness audit and proof-of-concept deployment

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does Velociraptor installation take?

DIY installation typically takes 25+ hours including server setup, client deployment, and artifact configuration. With ThinSky's managed service, you can have enterprise-grade DFIR running in minutes.

Is Velociraptor as good as CrowdStrike?

Velociraptor excels at forensic depth and flexibility. While CrowdStrike focuses on prevention, Velociraptor provides unmatched visibility for threat hunting and incident response at 85% less cost.

What if we need to respond to an incident right now?

ThinSky provides rapid deployment for active incidents. We can have Velociraptor collecting forensic data within hours, not days.

Do you provide custom VQL artifacts?

Yes, our DFIR experts develop custom artifacts tailored to your environment, threat landscape, and compliance requirements.

Let Your IR Team Focus on Threats

Your analysts should be hunting adversaries, not debugging deployment scripts. Get enterprise-grade Velociraptor running in minutes while your team catches attackers.

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