
Sean Grimaldi is a seasoned digital engineering leader and innovator with a proven track record of driving technological advancements and strategic growth. Holding active clearances, this professional brings extensive experience in cloud computing, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies. He has held key leadership roles at Anduril Industries, VectorZero.ai (as Co-Founder and CTO), the CIA, and Microsoft, consistently delivering impactful results. Notably, he spearheaded the development of cutting-edge cloud security solutions, earning recognition as a Gartner "Cool Company," and led complex engineering programs that transformed intelligence and cyber capabilities. With a strong focus on innovation, team building, and delivering mission-critical solutions, he is a sought-after advisor for accelerating startup growth.
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The Evolution of Ransomware, Pt. 2
In this blog, Sean Grimaldi explores how triple extortion ransomware exploits data, reputation, and online presence—making traditional defenses like backups increasingly ineffective.
The Evolution of Ransomware, Pt. 1
Ransomware has evolved—now it’s personal. With extortion tactics evolving, stolen data is weaponized to destroy individuals’ reputations, relationships, and businesses. Here’s what you need to know.
Phishing: The Golden Ticket to Bypassing Security
In Part 2 of his phishing series, Cyber Innovator Sean Grimaldi explores how phishing is growing in sophistication and why these scams remain effective in preying on individuals and organizations.
Tale of a Trained Phishing Target
With Data Privacy Week around the corner, Cyber Innovator Sean Grimaldi breaks down how phishing tactics exploit trust and human error. Learn strategies to defend against this evolving threat.
10 Cybersecurity Trends for Enterprises to Watch in 2025
Cyber Innovator Sean Grimaldi discusses the mounting challenges organizations face as digital transformation accelerates, from securing data and navigating compliance to defending against sophisticated cyberattacks.
How LLMs Are Powering Next-Gen Malware: The New Cyber Frontier
Cyber Innovator Sean Grimaldi explains an evolving digital arms race in which AI-driven malware is rapidly advancing, challenging cybersecurity with evasion techniques and hard-to-detect threats.