# Chris Sullo

- **Website:** <https://cirt.net>
- **Primary alias:** `cirt.net`

## Description

Chris Sullo is a renowned brand in the field of web security and vulnerability management. He established CIRT.net in the year 2000 as a platform dedicated to housing default password and port databases. In 2001, he created and released Nikto, which soon gained popularity as one of the top open-source web security tools. Alongside this, Chris co-founded the Open Security Foundation (OSF) and served on its board as a Treasurer. Having worked in various security roles in banking, R&D, software development, and consulting since the emergence of online services like AOL and Apple's eWorld in 1995, Chris has a wealth of experience in the industry. He currently works at a major financial institution, actively discovering vulnerabilities and breaking systems. In addition to his professional achievements, Chris is also the founder of RVAsec, an annual security conference based in Richmond, VA. He can be followed on Twitter (@chrissullo), where he shares insights and updates related to web security.

## Industries

- 🖥 Computers Electronics and Technology
- 🖥 Computer Security _(under Computers Electronics and Technology)_

## Logos & icons

- logo _(primary)_ — PNG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/id3SX5DdMO/w/1500/h/1828/theme/dark/logo.png?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1779445844713)

## Colors

| Name | Hex | Theme |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Black | #000000 | dark |
| Flamingo | #eb5f3c | light |
| Dove Gray | #666666 | accent |

## Fonts

- Arial — asset _(custom)_
- Alegreya Sans — asset _(google)_

## Imagery

- banner _(primary)_ — JPEG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/id3SX5DdMO/w/1500/h/500/idEUZoBFL0.jpeg?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1753719793063)

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