Vincent Moscaritolo

Vincent Moscaritolo
American Computer Security Expert
Occupation	Co-founder of 4th A Technologies, LLC
Known for	Cryptographic engineering and Internet security

Vincent Moscaritolo is an American computer security expert and is one of the founders and the designer of the messaging technologies used by Silent Circle. From 2012 to 2015, he served as the Distinguished Member of Technical Staff at Silent Circle. In 2015 he left Silent Circle to co-found 4th-A Technologies, LLC with Robbie Hanson, specializing in the design of secure cloud based document storage and synchronization. Vincent has been involved in the design, invention, and production of system software and network applications for more than 30 years. In addition to producing cryptographic products, his concern about the use of encryption technology by criminal and terrorist actors has compelled him to offer assistance and training to both law enforcement and the intelligence community on cryptographic issues. He has participated at specialized venues such as FBI's Information Technology Study Group, Drug Enforcement Administration's Office of Investigative Technology, InfraGard, and the Cloud Security Alliance.

Vincent Moscaritolo's experience includes roles as[Distinguished Member of Technical Staff]] at Silent Circle, Principal Cryptographic Engineer for PGP Corporation, Senior Operating System engineer for Apple Computer, and Principal Software Specialist at Digital Equipment Corporation.

Vincent was one of the co founders of Silent Circle, and developer of the secure messaging technology used by Silent Circle / Blackphone. He architected the Silent Circle Instant Messaging Protocol (SCIMP) and inventor of Progressive Encryption used by the Silent Text app.

While at PGP, he focused on the engineering of cryptographic products on the OS X platform including the cross platform core crypto library, secure file deletion, virtual disk client, network kernel engine redirection module. He was also responsible for obtaining and maintaining NIST FIPS-140 validation for PGP cryptographic core.

At Apple, he was notable for founding the Mac-Crypto Conference, where key Mac developers, industry leaders and legends met to discuss topics ranging from Cryptosystems, Digital Cash and Security issues to feedback sessions where developers were able to directly discuss their requirements with Apple engineers.