The people behind ObscureIQ.
ObscureIQ brings together experienced investigators, privacy researchers, engineers, and intelligence specialists. Every client works with a dedicated analyst, supported by senior experts and the technology needed to get the job done.
Founders
Colby Scullion
Colby leads the intelligence side of the firm. His work focuses on identifying threat actors, mapping digital footprints, and producing investigative reports clients and counsel can act on.
He runs BlackBear Recon, the firm's digital reconnaissance practice. His open source work has been published in industry case studies, including verification work in the aftermath of the New Year's Day Cybertruck incident. Background in intelligent automation and OSINT tradecraft. Based in the Pittsburgh region.
Jeff Jockisch
Jeff leads the privacy and research side of the firm. He is one of the recognized experts on the commercial surveillance economy and the data broker industry that powers it.
He built CODEX, the firm's index of the entities collecting consumer data. He has provided expert testimony to legislative bodies, is a LinkedIn Top Voice in privacy, and writes the Tactical Privacy Wire on data exposure and decay. Background in data science, knowledge graphs, and the marketing and ad technology industries he later turned his attention against.
Leadership & Specialists
Randy Bator
Ken Starr
Sara Abrams
Vinya Kalidindi
Greg Manwelyan
Adam Kraft
Our Analysts
Our analysts work directly with clients but are not publicly identified. Their work involves investigating adversaries and sensitive threats, so protecting their identities is part of our security practice.
Technology supports their research and monitoring. Our analysts evaluate the findings, make the judgments, and guide the response.
Advisory Board
Our advisory board provides specialized expertise in cybersecurity, privacy law, investment, and engineering.
Jack Britton
Heidi Saas
Art Trevethan
Gene O'Donnell
Talk with the people who do the work.
A confidential call helps us understand your situation and determine how we can help. If you proceed, you'll be introduced to the analyst responsible for your work. Introductions through legal counsel are welcome.
- Phone
- 855.76.ERASE
- info@obscureiq.com
- Counsel
- Introductions on request
- Handling
- Encrypted intake. Off the record by default.