Everything depends on ground-truth data. We deliver it for both AI agents and human specialists to automate, optimize, defend.

Inspired by the legacy of the first antivirus pioneers.

Welcome to ELLIO, a cybersecurity research lab focused on the earliest point in the attack chain - mass exploitation and reconnaissance. We deliver precise, high-fidelity threat data and tools that help organizations stay ahead in an AI-accelerated landscape. 

ELLIO was founded by Vlad Iliushin and Jana Tom, who met at Avast, the company behind the first Windows 95 antivirus. Backed by Presto Ventures, they launched ELLIO to automate, optimize, and uncover emerging threats before they grow into incidents.

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  • Vlad Iliushiin, a founder of ELLIO, a reserach lab on analyzing and defense against mass exploitation, mass scanninhg, bots and reconnaissance.

    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, BSides events, and more. Linkedin

  • Jana Tom, a founder of ELLIO, a reserach lab on analyzing and defense against mass exploitation, mass scanninhg, bots and reconnaissance.

    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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Founding Team

Different backgrounds. One shared mission.

Vlad Iliushiin, a founder of ELLIO, a reserach lab on analyzing and defense against mass exploitation, mass scanninhg, bots and reconnaissance.

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, a founder of ELLIO, a reserach lab on analyzing and defense against mass exploitation, mass scanninhg, bots and reconnaissance.

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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