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August 28, 2024
Introduction
Starting our Meet the Vrax Team series...
Leading up to our participation in Hacktoberfest, we’re starting a series to introduce the diverse talent contributing to the Vrax team.
Learn more about our cyber threat intel open-source work and the folks that make it run.
For our first part, meet our Co-Founder and Technical Lead, Jenine Carron.
Hello! What are your name and pronouns?
Hey! I’m Jen (or Jenine); pronouns are she/her.
What’s your role with Vrax?
Jenine Carron works across technical responsibilities, translating designs and requirements into working software and supporting previously built work.
What inspired you to work with open-source technology?
The transparency of it all! If I’m interested in a new piece of tech or a project, I find it so exciting that I can get involved — open-source means I am able to contribute to such projects. Furthermore, if there’s a project I’m intrigued by, it being open-source means I can pop-under-the-hood and learn about how it works.
What about in threat intelligence and cyber security?
Jenine chose cybersecurity modules at university because she was interested in how technology can be used to threaten people and in the standards and practices that help protect against those threats. She enjoyed building things for users and learning how ordinary business technology can be disrupted.
Jenine encountered threat intelligence while working with Vrax co-founder Kade Morton. He introduced her to MITRE ATT&CK® and Thread, the company’s first open-source repository. Threat intelligence combined Jenine’s interest in cybersecurity with her desire to help others protect their technical environments.
In addition to your contributions with Vrax, what else are you passionate about?
Jenine also enjoys video games. For two years running, the company’s virtual Christmas party was a group playthrough of Journey. She also likes cats and volunteers at an adoption center.
What’s the best way for people to connect with you?
My LinkedIn or email — contact[at]vrax[dot]io.
Meet and work on open-source projects with the Vrax Team
We appreciate Jen’s contributions and look forward to her growth with the team! Are you interested in collaborating with a passionate open-source team and diving into the world of cyber-security?
A good start is browsing the Thread or Tracery Github repository.
There you can:
- Read our documentation to get oriented to the projects
- Respond to our open issues, ready for your thoughts and contribution
- Find out how to join our Slack community
Together, we can contribute to a culture of community, collaboration, and creativity.
Benefits
Why select Vrax?
Our platform searches the internet for information on threat actors, gathers reports, and categorises the findings by region, industry, and threat actor. Our process automatically maps TTPs to MITRE ATT&CK®, slashing research time and saving you money.
Testimonials & Partnerships
“Vrax’s team works closely with us in integrating our tool, Speculo, with their data. Speculo is designed to help organisations get a full picture of their cyber risk with reliable analytics and a streamlined risk assessment process. The integration of Vrax’s threat intelligence into Speculo provides evidence-based insights into cyber risks, making the tool more relevant to our customers. Vrax facilitated multiple face-to-face meetings and video calls, provided technical resources, comprehensive documentation, and example reports. This collaboration ensured that we could seamlessly integrate and utilize their data, significantly enriching the value we deliver to our clients.
Vrax’s commitment to excellence and their proactive approach in supporting our needs have made them an indispensable partner. We highly recommend their services to any organisation looking to strengthen their threat intelligence capabilities.”
Speculo
Partnership
Vrax is proud to partner with the DISARM Foundation as the inaugural member of their Partner Programme, launched at the beginning of 2024.
This partnership is crucial in supporting the DISARM Foundation’s mission to maintain and enhance the DISARM Framework, ensuring it remains a free and continuously updated resource in the fight against disinformation.
Through our collaboration, Vrax provides valuable feedback, promotes the integration of the framework into our operations, and encourages wider adoption within the defender community. This partnership highlights our commitment to combating evolving threats and fostering a secure digital environment.
