About Cyber Blacksmith
A team of practitioners who have been on both sides of the threat landscape and built a company to help you come out on top.
Paul McDowell
Founder & Cybersecurity Specialist
Paul is a red team operator and business owner with over two decades of experience across software development, networking, systems architecture, cybersecurity, and the management of IT and OT infrastructure for industrial manufacturing and national defense.
He holds the ISC² CISSP and GWAPT certifications, a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, and a Master of Science in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance from Western Governors University.
Ethan Phillips
Technology Consultant
Ethan is a customer-centric software developer and systems administrator with more than a decade of experience in technology, training, and customer service. He brings a strong combination of technical depth and communication skills to every engagement.
Security-First Approach
Cyber Blacksmith is a cybersecurity partner focused on protecting small and mid-sized businesses with continuous threat detection, 24/7 monitoring, rapid incident response, and pragmatic compliance support.
Our services include managed detection and response, advanced threat hunting, vulnerability management, web application penetration testing, and red team engagements designed to uncover real-world risk and harden your attack surface.
Holistic IT Solutions
No two businesses are the same, and neither are their needs. We provide integrated solutions tailored to your goals and budget, spanning IT operations for cloud and on-premises infrastructure, backup and recovery strategy, and asset management, all tightly integrated with our security-first approach.
We prioritize outcomes for our clients and provide clear objectives and timetables throughout every engagement.
Let's Work Together
Tell us about your organization and we'll help identify the right starting point.