Adam Nichols is an expert in cybersecurity with years of experience in breaking encryption protocols, finding design flaws, and exploiting 0-day vulnerabilities. As a former Senior Security Researcher at Mantech and current Principal of Software Security at Grimm (Smfs, Inc.), he leads a team of professionals who push the envelope by creating new tools and tactics that unlock new capabilities. Specializing in auditing blockchain technologies and conducting competitive analysis with a focus on security aspects, he works with financial institutions on training, risk management, and software security. Nichols is a graduate of Devry University with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems.