Built by attackers. Trusted by defenders.

As the makers of BloodHound and leaders in Identity Attack Path Management, we’re on a mission to demystify tradecraft and help you protect your critical assets.

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Setting the standard 

SpecterOps exists to remove the adversary’s ability to operate in your environment. We’re practitioners who built attack path management because traditional security tools weren’t designed for today’s reality.
David McGuire
Chief Executive Officer

What sets us apart

Driven by BloodHound and real-world expertise, we help organizations move from reactive defense to proactive attack path elimination.

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We built the category 

From red team assessments to the leading platform for identity attack path management, we’ve pioneered the practice. 

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We think like attackers

Our expertise comes from real-world adversary tradecraft, not theoretical models. 

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We enable your success

Training, services, and technology that work together to make your identity attack path management practice operationally effective. 

What We Believe In

Our values

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Passionate curiosity

We face challenges best through dedication to constant inquiry, questioning the status quo, and improving in our collective knowledge.

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Consistent improvement

We are resolute in continuous pursuit of the best solution to meet the complex challenges put before us.

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Empathy

We believe the best outcomes are achieved through seeking to understand the perspectives of others.

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Sustainability

Our efforts should leave a legacy, built to survive with a consistent and balanced approach.

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Humility

We believe perfection is unattainable, mistakes cultivate improvement, and true progress is possible only through the active pursuit of feedback from others.

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Empowerment through transparency

We believe sharing our knowledge enables our teammates, customers, and community to drive meaningful improvement in themselves.

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Transparent by design 

We don’t hoard our insights—we share them. From our Know Your Adversary podcast where industry leaders discuss real threats and defense strategies, to our comprehensive State of Attack Path Management report that defines the practice we created, we’re committed to elevating the entire security community.

Our research doesn’t sit behind paywalls or get locked in vendor whitepapers. We publish what we learn, contribute what we discover, and lead the conversations that shape how the industry approaches identity security. Because when defenders everywhere get better, we all get safer.

2T+

attack paths removed

54%

exposure reduction in 6 mos.

90%

reduction in paths in 12 mos.

20,000+

BloodHound users

300+

open source tools

10,000+

students trained

Investors

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Ready to work with the best?

Are you passionate about making a difference and being part of a remarkable team? We have exciting opportunities waiting for you! Check out our open positions.