Stephen J. Hilt

threat research // critical infrastructure // cybercrime

Researching the systems and economies attackers depend on.

I investigate threats to industrial systems and critical infrastructure—from protocols and radio technologies to criminal markets and state-aligned operations.

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Hands-on technical research translated into useful intelligence for defenders.

Stephen J. Hilt is a threat researcher specializing in industrial control systems, cybercrime investigations, and advanced persistent threats. His work uncovers how attackers target critical infrastructure and turns those findings into practical guidance for defenders.

Across nearly two decades in security, he has combined protocol analysis, reverse engineering, honeypot research, underground economy tracking, and field-tested assessments to connect deep technical evidence with the larger threat landscape.

  • 01ICS and OT security research
  • 02Reverse engineering and protocol analysis
  • 03Cybercrime and underground economy tracking
  • 04Public reports, talks, and intelligence briefs
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