GuidePoint Research and
Intelligence Team (GRIT®)

GRIT® brings together GuidePoint Security’s expert threat researchers and incident response professionals to build a coalition with one goal: to shield our customers from cyber-attacks by arming them with the information and strategies they need.

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GRIT® Resources

GRIT® 2026 Ransomware & Cyber Threat Report

The GuidePoint Researching & Intelligence Team (GRIT) is back with a new report highlighting trends and threats from the past year, with insights to protect your organization.

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GRIT® 2026 Ransomware & Cyber Threat Report Presentation

Join GuidePoint Security’s Research and Intelligence Team (GRIT) for a live, analyst-led walkthrough of the GRIT 2026 Annual Report. We’ll connect the data to real-world response challenges and discuss where defenders are most likely to encounter ransomware activity in 2026.

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A Day in the Life: Threat Actor Communications

Threat actor communications is an art and a science. One misstep can have serious implications. Follow along a Day in the Life of a Ransomware negotiator.

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GRIT® INSIGHTS

    Team Leadership

    Tony Cook

    Tony Cook, Senior Director, DFIR & Threat Intelligence | Twitter | LinkedIn

    Tony Cook is the Head of Threat Intelligence for GuidePoint Security where he leads GuidePoint Research and Intelligence Team and the DFIR team. His career background includes directing the Defense Health Agency SOC, leading the Malware Analysis and Forensics for the Naval Cyber Defense Operations Command, creating Threat Intelligence teams at the Crypsis Group, as well as several other Federal & DoD projects. Tony’s role at GuidePoint allows him to help guide clients to understanding how to incorporate Threat Intelligence into their operations while also helping them mature their cyber defense as a whole and in the unfortunate circumstance where they get breached, help restore them to normal operations. Tony also enjoys working with the local security community where he volunteers time to teach at local colleges.

    Certifications

    Your Elite, Highly-trained Team

    GPS Certified GDAT
    GPS Certified GCFA
    GPS Certified GCFE
    GPS Certified GCA
    GPS Certified GCIH
    OSCP
    OSED Certified