Inspired by the legacy of the first antivirus pioneers.

Welcome to ELLIO, founded by Vlad Iliushin and Jana Tom, who met at Avast, the AV company behind the first antivirus for Windows 95. In 2022, Vlad ran a stealth lab exploring threat intelligence and the limits of security stacks. With backing from Presto Ventures, they launched ELLIO in January 2023 to track and enrich threat data at the earliest attack stages - mass exploitation and reconnaissance. Our mission is clear - deliver high-fidelity, ground-truth threat data and management tools to defend, automate, and prevent losses in a fast-evolving, AI-driven world.
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Vlad Iliushin
Head of cybersecurity and cyber deception at ELLIO. President of AMTSO (Anti-Malware Testing Standards Organization). Former founder of the Avast IoT Lab. A speaker and lecture at DEF CON, FIRST events, Kaspersky SAS, regional BSides, and more. Linkedin
Jana Tom
No-code heart of ELLIO, driving global customer growth and community reach. A strong advocate for partnerships and open collaboration. Former marketer at Avast. Linkedin

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Different backgrounds. One shared mission.

Vlad Iliushin

Vlad is a cybersecurity expert with a strong background in network security, IoT, and cyber deception. Before co-founding ELLIO, he led the Avast IoT Lab (now Gen Digital), focusing on security and IoT threats. Vlad also plays an active role in shaping cybersecurity testing standards as the President of AMTSO (Anti-Malware Testing Standards Organization). He's deeply committed to making cybersecurity efficient through effective automation and optimized resource management.
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Jana Tom

Jana is a seasoned professional with a strong background in cybersecurity and technology marketing and communication. Before co-founding ELLIO, she worked at Avast (now Gen Digital), where she launched the Free for Education program, providing free antivirus software to U.S. schools. Jana also co-founded BSides Prague, creating a space for cybersecurity enthusiasts to connect and share knowledge in an informal, collaborative setting.
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