Relentless. Covert. Compliant. Cybersecurity that adapts and overcomes.
ZeroVector Cyber Defense in Athens, TN specializes in advanced cybersecurity services including red team penetration testing, compliance audits, incident response, malware analysis, and expert training. Strengthen your defenses with our expert team to stay one step ahead of cyber adversaries. Partner with us to secure your digital future.
Our Services
Training & Expert Testimony
Comprehensive IT security training for teams and expert witness services for cybersecurity criminal defense cases.
Malware Analysis
Expert reverse engineering and behavioral analysis of malware impacting your systems or applications to neutralize threats.
Security Audits & Compliance
Comprehensive auditing services for HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and ISO27001 with clear, actionable remediation paths to ensure compliance.
Incident Response & Forensics
Rapid incident response and forensic investigations to minimize impact and trace attacker footprints effectively.
Cybersecurity Risk Assessment
Structured identification and mitigation of potential threats to safeguard your organization's digital assets.
Red Team Pentesting
Simulated attacks using real-world adversary techniques to evaluate and strengthen your cybersecurity defenses under pressure.
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Team
Johnny Watts
Operating Partner & Red Team Leader
Handle: Kaotick Jay
Veteran red team operator with over three decades of experience conducting adversary simulation campaigns, social engineering engagements, and advanced post-exploitation operations. Specializes in persistence development and covert data exfiltration techniques used during real-world red team engagements.
Credentials: MSc.IT, MSCSIA, CEH, LPIC-3
John Reyes
Managing Partner & Senior Penetration Tester
Handle: PacketPhantom
Infrastructure exploitation specialist focused on network penetration testing, Active Directory compromise chains, and enterprise lateral movement techniques. Experienced in cloud environment security assessments and hybrid network architectures.
Credentials: OSCP, GPEN, CISSP
Tammy Eldridge
Compliance & Risk Assessment Lead
Handle: CipherOracle
Cybersecurity governance and compliance specialist responsible for conducting structured security audits and regulatory assessments. Guides organizations through HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and ISO27001 compliance frameworks while identifying operational security gaps.
Credentials: CISA, CRISC, ISO27001 Lead Auditor
Robert Dewhurst
Digital Forensics & Malware Analyst
Handle: MalwareMason
Specialist in forensic investigations, malware reverse engineering, and incident response. Responsible for identifying attacker techniques, reconstructing intrusion timelines, and producing evidentiary analysis suitable for legal proceedings.
Credentials: GCFA, GREM, CHFI
Bobby Annis
Security Engineer & Blue Team Analyst
Handle: LogSentinel
Defensive security engineer responsible for threat detection engineering, SIEM architecture design, and proactive monitoring operations. Works closely with red team operators to strengthen detection and response capabilities.
Credentials: GCIA, GCIH, Security+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do you provide training for IT security teams?
Yes, we offer specialized IT security training tailored to your team's needs to enhance their skills and readiness against evolving cyber threats.
What is Malware Analysis and why is it necessary?
Malware Analysis involves reverse engineering and behavioral study of malicious software affecting your systems or applications to understand its impact and develop effective countermeasures.
What makes ZeroVector Cyber Defense different from other cybersecurity firms?
Our comprehensive approach combines real-world attack simulations, compliance expertise, rapid incident response, and hands-on training, all tailored to meet the unique needs of organizations in Athens, TN and beyond.