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Author: Patrick Kelley

Patrick Kelley is a seasoned cybersecurity expert with over 25 years of experience in the Information Technology and Information Security industries. As the co-founder of several successful startups, including Léargas Security and Critical Path Security, Patrick has consistently been at the forefront of innovation in cybersecurity. Throughout his career, Patrick has been a trusted voice in the cybersecurity community, frequently sought after for his insights and expertise by major media outlets such as CBC, Bloomberg, FOX, NBC, ABC, MacWorld, and The Motley Fool. His unique approach to network forensics and offensive security has also made him a regular guest lecturer at universities and a keynote speaker at industry conferences around the world.

AI‑Driven Threat Intelligence: OSINT, XDR Integration, and Local LLM Processing

January 8, 2026 | | 1 minute
This project at Leargas has been a six-year journey that evolved to match a rapidly shifting threat landscape. Here is an overview of our progression from standalone intelligence to local vLLM processing. Phase 1: Standalone CIRCL AIL — Discovery at Scale Six years ago, we deployed CIRCL AIL as a standalone engine to address a lack of visibility into external leaks. Our focus was
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Patrick Kelley of Critical Path Security to Provide Expert Training on Zeek at Co-op Cyber Tech 2025

June 22, 2025 | | 1 minute
Léargas Security is excited to announce that Patrick Kelley, our CEO and seasoned cybersecurity expert, will deliver specialized training on leveraging Zeek for advanced cybersecurity monitoring at the upcoming Co-op Cyber Tech conference. The event, a leading technical conference addressing cybersecurity in the cooperative space, is scheduled for June 24 – 26, 2025, in Denver, Colorado. In this highly anticipated session, titled “Zeek: Leveraging ACID and
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Leargas Security Welcomes Jordan Rogers as VP of Operations

April 22, 2025 | | 1 minute
I am pleased to announce the addition of Jordan Rogers to the Leargas Security team. Jordan joins us as Vice President of Operations, bringing a wealth of experience in cybersecurity incident response, threat intelligence, and risk management. Jordan’s impressive background includes 10+ years of experience in managing complex security operations, developing and implementing effective security strategies, and leading cross-functional teams to achieve outstanding results.
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