About Us
Our Story
We are on a mission to end business disruption and damage caused by malware once and for all. Founded by cybersecurity experts and executives frustrated with advanced endpoint protection technologies, our mission is to supplement endpoint detection & response (EDR) technologies and enhance where they are weak.
We develop focused microsensors designed to prevent damage from the biggest cybersecurity risks business face today: ransomware, malware, and wipers. Our solutions work offline, without updates or lengthy learning periods. Our goal is to immediately stop damage that occurs with the specialized tactics used by cyber attackers.
Leadership
Wes Hufstutter
Co-Founder & CEO, SecuritySnares
Prior to SecuritySnares, Wes was CEO of QuadMetrics (acquired by FICO), a cyber risk analytics company which provides a predictive measure of the cyber risk of networks for insurance underwriters, enterprises, and vendor risk assessment.
Wes also served on the Board of Directors of Fetchnotes (acquired by Drift), a graduate of the TechStars Boston program.
He worked for the University of Michigan’s Office of Technology Transfer as a startup expert and principal connector to resources for companies forming based on Michigan’s research. During his tenure, U-M started 110+ companies and raised $1B+ in equity. 85% of the companies were still operating after 5 years.
Wes has two wonderful children and his wife is a Professor at QUT whose research revolves around media, business, and the future of television. He has a proclivity to tinker and is an avid fan of Arsenal FC and the Kansas City Chiefs
Education:
- MBA, Olin Business School, Washington University (Knight Scholar)
- Masters of Engineering Management, McKelvey School of Engineering (Innovation)
- BSc, Computer Science, DePauw University
- Served as Entrepreneur-in-Residence for both Queensland University of Technology (QUT) and the Australian Computer Society (ACM.)
Robert is responsible for the company’s vision and service offerings, developing its go-to-market strategy, and ensuring it meets its financial objectives.
Robert has served as President of Vigilance, LLC, an information security consulting and staffing Company who helps customers bridge the gap between maximizing business opportunities and managing cybersecurity risk.
Robert has also served as CEO of Change Dynamix, Inc. an automated cyber threat hunting platform. He was also General Manager of ANXeBusiness Corp (ANX), a One Equity Partners (OEP) company and Vice President at IBM.
As an entrepreneur, Robert has launched several fast-growing companies and has keen insight into the types of services and delivery methods needed for a successful technology company.
Education:
- Bachelors of Business Administration (BBA), Oakland University
Robert Capinjola,
Co-Founder and CRO, SecuritySnares
Brett Cunningham
Co-Founder & CTO, SecuritySnares
Brett is a distinguished cybersecurity professional with more than two decades of experience as an Incident Responder and five years as a Product Manager. Throughout his career, he has contributed his expertise to prestigious organizations, including General Electric and CriticalStack (acquired by Capital One), as well as several innovative startups.
Outside of his professional life, Brett enjoys coaching baseball for his four children. His wife, who also works in Incident Response, shares his passion for the field, making for insightful discussions around the dinner table. Together, they foster a unique environment of continuous learning and mutual support.