Ted Ross
About Ted Ross
Ted Ross is the Chief Executive Officer of SpyCloud, where he has worked since 2016. He has extensive experience in information security and threat intelligence, having held key positions at various technology companies and co-founding SpyCloud to enhance cybersecurity measures.
Work at SpyCloud
Ted Ross has been serving as the Chief Executive Officer of SpyCloud since 2016. Under his leadership, the company has focused on providing organizations with insights into the underground trading of employee and customer records. Ross has played a pivotal role in developing SpyCloud's services, addressing the need for actionable information for IT, Security, and Fraud teams. He has also contributed to the creation of an early warning solution that integrates with Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems to combat credential-stuffing attacks.
Previous Experience
Before joining SpyCloud, Ted Ross held several significant positions in the technology and security sectors. He was the Chief Executive Officer of Exodus Intelligence for six months in 2016. Prior to that, he worked at Hewlett-Packard as Executive Technologist and Vice President in the Office of Advanced Technology from 2012 to 2013, and as Director of Threat Intelligence in HP Security Research from 2013 to 2016. His experience also includes roles at Wal-Mart, Extreme Networks, and West Corporation, where he focused on network engineering and strategy.
Education and Expertise
Ted Ross studied Mathematics at South Plains College, earning an Associate of Science (A.S.) degree from 1988 to 1989. He furthered his education in Computer Science at Texas Tech University from 1989 to 1991. Ross has developed expertise in threat intelligence platforms, specifically aimed at preventing data breaches and account takeover attacks. His background includes working with Fortune 500 companies and various threat intelligence vendors, as well as experience with the U.S. Department of Defense.
Background in Cybersecurity
Ted Ross has a comprehensive background in information security, having worked extensively with various types of cybercrime. His career spans several decades, beginning with his role as a Systems professional in the U.S. Air Force from 1988 to 1991. He has held positions that required him to address complex security challenges, contributing to the development of solutions that enhance organizational security posture.
Co-founding SpyCloud
Ted Ross co-founded SpyCloud in 2016 with the mission to provide companies with visibility into the underground trading of sensitive records. His leadership has been instrumental in shaping the company's direction and services, focusing on delivering timely and actionable intelligence to combat cyber threats. Ross's vision has helped position SpyCloud as a key player in the cybersecurity landscape.