Javier Parada

Javier Parada is a cybersecurity researcher specializing in Cyber Threat Hunting, Adversary Emulation, and Threat Intelligence, with a strong focus on protecting critical infrastructures. His research explores the proactive detection and analysis of advanced adversaries targeting OT/ICS environments by integrating threat intelligence and adversary emulation. Through the use of frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK, CALDERA, and Atomic Red Team, he systematically models attacker behaviors, validates detection coverage, and enhances the resilience of defensive mechanisms.

His work also delves into the collection, enrichment, and correlation of threat data to generate actionable intelligence. By applying natural language processing and graph-based models, he uncovers adversary infrastructure, campaigns, and intent, contributing to intelligence-led defense strategies. His Ph.D. research aims to strengthen situational awareness and enable continuous hunting operations that improve the detection and mitigation of sophisticated cyber threats in critical sectors.