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Name
Ford Merrill
Title
Senior Director Cyber Intelligence Services
Bio
With a foundational career spanning over a decade as a Senior Architect securing Linux and BSD systems within datacenter and hosting environments, Ford contributed notably to the defense of the American Financial sector during 'Operation Ababil' between 2012-2013. His efforts in disseminating live attack data and insights greatly benefited the security community and culminated in a pivotal presentation at ISOI 11 in Burbank.
In 2014, Ford embraced a move from Texas to pursue a dedicated cybersecurity research role at CSIS Security Group in Copenhagen, Denmark, continuing deeper research into DDoS actors, malware, brand infringement, phishing, and conducting incident response activities. Notably, Ford was the principal developer behind the technology stack that powers the CSIS Anti-Phishing service, phishdb. In addition, he has also presented at CCCC on DDoS Botnets such as Mirai.
Now in upper management, Ford oversees Cyber Intelligence Services at CSIS, where he is leading a comprehensive portfolio realignment focused on evolving the group's offering. He is an experienced public speaker, regularly presenting on areas of expertise to various audience profiles. With a profound understanding of cybercrime's changing dynamics, Ford stands out as a strategic thought leader, ready to share his unique insights.
In 2014, Ford embraced a move from Texas to pursue a dedicated cybersecurity research role at CSIS Security Group in Copenhagen, Denmark, continuing deeper research into DDoS actors, malware, brand infringement, phishing, and conducting incident response activities. Notably, Ford was the principal developer behind the technology stack that powers the CSIS Anti-Phishing service, phishdb. In addition, he has also presented at CCCC on DDoS Botnets such as Mirai.
Now in upper management, Ford oversees Cyber Intelligence Services at CSIS, where he is leading a comprehensive portfolio realignment focused on evolving the group's offering. He is an experienced public speaker, regularly presenting on areas of expertise to various audience profiles. With a profound understanding of cybercrime's changing dynamics, Ford stands out as a strategic thought leader, ready to share his unique insights.
