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Gavin Reid | |
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| Occupation | Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) |
| Employer | HUMAN Security |
| Known for | Founding the Cisco Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT); Botnet takedowns (VASTFLUX, BADBOX) |
| Title | CISO and Head of Satori Threat Intelligence |
Gavin Reid is an American cybersecurity executive and threat intelligence researcher. He serves as the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and leads the Satori Threat Intelligence and Research Team at HUMAN Security.[1] Reid is best known for his foundational work in establishing enterprise incident response units, including founding the Cisco Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT), and for leading major international botnet takedowns.[2]
Early career and education
[edit]Reid began his career in information security during the 1990s at the NASA Johnson Space Center, where he served as the Team Lead for Information Security. During his tenure, his team was responsible for managing infrastructure security and monitoring early network traffic trends.[3]
Career
[edit]In 1999, Reid joined Cisco Systems, where he spent 15 years in various high-level technical and executive security roles. He founded the Cisco Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT) in 2001, creating early foundational models for corporate cyber threat monitoring and enterprise risk reduction.[2] He later served as the Director of Threat Research for Cisco Security Intelligence Operations and created the company's Threat Research and Communications (TRAC) division.
Reid transitioned to the financial sector in 2014, joining Fidelity Investments as Vice President of the Cyber Intelligence Group. He later moved into executive vendor security, serving as Vice President of Threat Intelligence at Lancope (which was subsequently acquired by Cisco) from 2015 to 2017.
In 2017, Reid was appointed Chief Security Officer (CSO) at threat intelligence firm Recorded Future, managing its global security posture leading up to its acquisition by Mastercard.[3]
In November 2022, HUMAN Security announced the appointment of Reid as CISO and leader of the Satori Threat Intelligence and Research Team.
Threat infrastructure disruptions
[edit]Under Reid's leadership, the Satori team at HUMAN Security has collaborated with law enforcement, international security organizations, and private tech firms to disrupt large-scale automated cybercrime infrastructure. Notable operations include:
- VASTFLUX: A massive malvertising and ad-fraud ring that peaked at 12 billion fraudulent requests per day before its infrastructure was dismantled in early 2023. The operation involved hijacking valid ad slots on mobile applications.[4]
- BADBOX and PEACHPIT: Interconnected cybercrime operations uncovered in 2023 involving malware pre-installed on consumer android streaming devices and mobile apps. Reid was a primary source for investigative journalism covering the "Badbox" backdoor, warning that the compromised devices acted as "sleeper cells" within home networks.[1]
Reid is an active member of the global incident response community and has served as an organizer for the Forum of Incident Response and Security Teams (FIRST) Technical Colloquium in Amsterdam.[2] He is frequently cited as a domain expert on personal finance app security and consumer device risks in major publications like The Wall Street Journal.[5]
References
[edit]- 1 2 Burgess, Matt (October 4, 2023). "Your Cheap Android TV Streaming Box May Have a Backdoor". Wired. Retrieved June 19, 2026.
- 1 2 3 "Program Overview: Amsterdam 2022 FIRST Technical Colloquium". FIRST.org. Retrieved June 19, 2026.
- 1 2 "Interview with Gavin Reid: Challenge Your Threat Intelligence". Recorded Future. January 11, 2018. Retrieved June 19, 2026.
- ↑ "HUMAN Orchestrates Unprecedented Private Takedown of VASTFLUX" (Press release). Business Wire. January 19, 2023. Retrieved June 19, 2026.
- ↑ Stouffer, Harry (June 6, 2024). "How to Reduce Your Risk When Using Personal-Finance Apps". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved June 19, 2026.
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