Steve is a Marine Corps veteran who has leveraged his expertise throughout his career to develop and contribute to offensive security tools, often collaborating with diverse technical teams. In previous roles, Steve has implemented novel methods assessing machine learning models and spearheaded the development of counter-artificial intelligence capabilities, paving the way for more advanced research and development. Since joining Fortra, Steve has contributed to the research and development of novel features of Cobalt Strike, and continues to explore the integration of intelligent technologies into the framework. Steve is no longer with the Cobalt Strike Team as of July 2026.
Steve Salinas
Former Sr. Cybersecurity Researcher, Development
Former Teammate: Fortra's Cobalt Strike


