Sharing security worldwide
š About the Objective-See Foundation
Weāre a non-profit foundation focused on macOS security, driven by the mission to create free tools, grow and support a global community of students, researchers, and defenders, and advance Apple security through education, research, collaboration, and opportunity, around the world.
Why We Exist
Apple devices are used by millions of people every day, at home, at work, in creative spaces, and in critical environments. As this ecosystem continues to grow, so do the risks.
The Objective-See Foundation exists to protect Mac users, advance Apple security research, and make security knowledge accessible to everyone, not just experts. We believe cybersecurity should be open, collaborative, and shared freely with the community.
What We Do
We support the Apple security ecosystem through a combination of free tools, education, community programs, and global collaboration.
Our work includes:
- Developing and maintaining free, open-source macOS security tools.
- Organizing the worldās only Apple-security conference, "Objective by the Sea" (#OBTS).
- Supporting diversity, inclusion, and accessibility through Objective-We
- The writing of the "The Art of Mac Malware" book series.
- "Objective for the We (#OFTW)" Providing free trainings and entry-level talks for students and early-career professionals.
- Mentoring new voices and talent (WeTalks)
- Collaborating with conferences and organizations worldwide (Collabs)
- Connecting talent to opportunities (Steve)
The foundation has also worked to raise money for various charities, both locally (such as IMUA Family Services):
...and internationally (such as Equidad):
Who We Are
Patrick Wardle
Founder & Co-Director
Security researcher, author of The Art of Mac Malware book series, and creator of Objective-Seeās macOS security tools.
Andy Rozenberg
Co-Director & Head of Programs and Operations
Leads the Foundationās strategy, programs, events, partnerships, and day-to-day operations. Creator of #OBTS, Objective-We, #OFTW, WeTalks, Objective-Steve, and the global expansion of Objective-Seeās initiatives.
The Foundation is also supported by an engaged board and a global network of volunteers, mentors, and collaborators.
Board members:
Patrick Wardle is the creator of the non-profit Objective-See Foundation, author of the "The Art of Mac Malware" book series, and founder of the "Objective by the Sea" macOS Security conference.
Having worked at NASA and the NSA, as well as presenting at countless security conferences, he is intimately familiar with aliens, spies, and talking nerdy.
Patrick is passionate about all things related to macOS security and thus spends his days finding Apple 0days, analyzing macOS malware, and writing both books, and free open-source security tools to protect Mac users.
Having worked at NASA and the NSA, as well as presenting at countless security conferences, he is intimately familiar with aliens, spies, and talking nerdy.
Patrick is passionate about all things related to macOS security and thus spends his days finding Apple 0days, analyzing macOS malware, and writing both books, and free open-source security tools to protect Mac users.
Tom has been working in the security industry since the late 90s. He is the CTO of a cybersecurity firm and an Instructor at Johns Hopkins University where he teaches Reverse Engineering, OS Security, Cryptology and Cyber Risk Management.
Transparency & Governance
The Objective-See Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization (EIN: 86-3546876).
We maintain a strong commitment to transparency and accountability.
GuideStar is a non-profit organization that both reports on, and provides information about non-profits foundations.
The Objective-See Foundations maintains a Platinum transparency rating on Guide Star, that you can view here.
Public access to our bylaws and annual IRS Form 990 filings
View our:
Articles of Incorporation | Bylaws | 2022 990 Form | 2023 990 Form | 2024 990 Form