The Team
Paul McDowell
Cybersecurity Specialist
Paul is a red team operator and business owner with over two decades of experience in technology, including software development, networking, systems architecture, cybersecurity, and the management of IT and OT infrastructure for industrial manufacturing and national defense. He holds multiple independent certifications including ISC(2) CISSP and GWAPT. Paul holds a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology and a Master of Science in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance from Western Governors University.
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Ethan Phillips
Technology Consultant
Ethan is a customer-centric software developer and systems administrator with more than a decade of experience in training and customer service. He carries multiple certifications in addition to being a national dance champion and accomplished gymnast.
The Company
Security First Approach
Cyber Blacksmith is cybersecurity partner focused on protecting small and mid-sized businesses with continuous threat detection, 24/7 monitoring, rapid incident response, and pragmatic compliance support. Our services include managed detection and response, advanced threat hunting, vulnerability management, web application penetration testing, and red team engagements designed to uncover real-world risk and harden your attack surface.
Holistic IT Solutions
No two businesses are the same, and their needs are not the same either. We provide clients with integrated solutions tailored to fit their goals and budget. Solutions range from IT operations coordination for cloud and on-premises infrastructure, backup and recovery strategy planning and implementation, all tightly integrated with our security-first approach. We prioritize outcomes for clients and provide clear objectives and timetables throughout each project.