Mission Cyber Sentinel

Description

Mission Cyber Sentinel is an international cybersecurity initiative dedicated to protecting over 446,000+ digital assets, including websites, servers, and IoT devices. Our mission is to identify security vulnerabilities in widely used open-source software, report them through responsible disclosure, and obtain CVE tracking IDs to enhance global cybersecurity posture.

Originally launched as a Canadian initiative by Hamed Kohi, the mission quickly evolved into a global effort. This transformation began when I partnered with Luke Smith and Alasdair Gorniak from the United Kingdom. A few weeks later, we welcomed Alexandru Ionuț Răducu from Romania to the team.

What started as a local initiative has grown into a global movement with over 10 CVEs assigned to date.

CVEs Assigned Under Mission Cyber Sentinel

Conclusion

Mission Cyber Sentinel began with a bold vision: to identify and remediate vulnerabilities in critical open-source systems, and in doing so, protect 250,000 digital assets worldwide. Through international collaboration, technical excellence, and a steadfast commitment to responsible disclosure, the initiative not only met that goal but nearly doubled it.

With over 446,000 assets secured and 11 CVEs assigned, the mission stands as clear evidence that meaningful cybersecurity impact doesn't require large institutions, it requires passion, integrity, and collective effort.

Although the project officially concluded on July 17, 2025, its legacy endures in the software we've helped secure, the researchers we've empowered, and the global cybersecurity community we've strengthened.

Assuming even a modest estimate of 100 users or visitors per asset, we may have helped protect more than 44.6 million people from potential cyberattacks stemming from the vulnerabilities we uncovered.

Mission complete, impact ongoing.