How Realtime Cyber Began

In the heart of the Arizona desert, RealTime Cyber was born from the partnership of Matt, a decorated hacker, and Tom, a cybersecurity entrepreneur. Their story began at a tech conference in Phoenix, where Matt's expertise in uncovering vulnerabilities and Tom's decade-long experience in cybersecurity startups intersected.

Before Founding RealTime Cyber Matt spent years working in enterprise application security & penetration testing completing over 120 penetration tests and security assessments. After serving in the U.S Army, Tom spent years working in cybersecurity startups. The first year of creating insightful cybersecurity research, analysis, and content creation for RealTime Cyber, then they launched RealTime Cyber's penetration testing service, driven by a shared passion for cybersecurity. RealTime Cyber stands as a testament to their dedicated partnership, advancing cybersecurity for all.

Tom's business acumen, combined with Matt's impressive hacking awards, certifications, and security research laid the foundation for RealTime Cyber. Together, they not only demystified the complexities of cyberspace but also crafted an inspiring narrative of an unlikely duo making a lasting impact in digital security.

Team Accomplishments

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