Daniel Cid

Daniel Cid is a prolific builder and breaker, known for his work in the cybersecurity industry and his commitment to developing solutions that address real-world challenges. He is currently engaged in the development of CleanBrowsing, a DNS-based filtering system designed to safeguard children, families, schools, and businesses during their online activities.

With a rich history of entrepreneurship, Daniel Cid is the founder of Sucuri, a cybersecurity startup that was successfully acquired by GoDaddy in 2017. He is also the creator of OSSEC, an open-source security software that was acquired by Trend Micro in 2008.

Demonstrating a passion for crafting innovative products in the realm of security, Daniel Cid's extensive knowledge and expertise have been shared through his research contributions, notably on the Sucuri Blog. Additionally, he maintains an online presence through his personal website at dcid.me.

Throughout his career, Daniel Cid has been associated with various organizations in diverse roles, including being a Founder at NOC.org, Vice President of Engineering at GoDaddy, and serving on the Technical Advisory Board at AlienVault. He has also held positions such as Founder & CTO at Sucuri, Inc., Principal Researcher at Trend Micro, Principal Researcher at Third Brigade, and Author of the OSSEC Host-Based Intrusion Detection Guide.

Daniel Cid's professional journey includes past roles as a Software Engineer at Q1 Labs and SourceFire, INC, Lead Developer/Founder at OSSEC, and Network/Security Engineer at NIH/NHLBI. His extensive experience and contributions have cemented his reputation as a leading figure in the cybersecurity landscape.