Meet the Founders

Tom Kelly

Co-Founder, Operations

Matt Keeley, CISSP

Co-Founder, Technical Lead
Our Story

How RealTime Cyber Began

Before RealTime Cyber, Matt conducted hundreds of penetration tests and security assessments, focusing on enterprise application security. Tom, after serving in the U.S. Army, worked across multiple cybersecurity startups, driving growth and innovation.

RealTime Cyber started as a platform for cybersecurity research, analysis, and content. Within a year, they expanded into penetration testing services. Tom’s business acumen and Matt’s penetration testing experience, awards, and research drive the company’s focus finding vulnerabilities and implementing practical, effective cybersecurity solutions.

Together, they make complex cybersecurity challenges simple, providing tailored solutions to improve security posture and resilience.

Team Accomplishments

Today, RealTime Cyber specializes in penetration testing and compliance audits, securing top positions in prestigious competitions.

The team's list of awards includes 1st Place in the NSA Codebreakers CTF, Top 10 in Hack the Box & Hive Storm competitions, and multiple recognitions from the U.S. Dept of Homeland Security, attests to their relentless pursuit of excellence.

The Team's Certifications include: ISC2 CISSP, OffSec Offensive Security Certified Expert (OSCE), OffSec Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP), & OffSec Offensive Security Web Expert (OSWE), CompTIA Security+, and AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner.

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The RealTime Cyber Podcast

We drive cybersecurity forward through insightful conversations with experts spanning a wide range in both cybersecurity and the greater tech domain.

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