Who We Are
TLP White is a non-profit dedicated to empowering everyone to become proactive and security-savvy, transforming them from passive targets into confident protectors of their online presence.
Our mission is to demystify the complex cybersecurity landscape, helping individuals understand its impact on their lives and their role within it. Focusing on vulnerable communities—including economically disadvantaged groups, neurodiverse individuals, and at-risk groups—we ensure access to vital resources and knowledge. We provide accessible, comprehensive education ensuring that everyone can harness the latest cybersecurity insights from industry research.
Our programs not only promote online safety but also create pathways for underserved communities to pursue careers in cybersecurity, bridging the digital divide for a more secure future.
Join us in navigating the intersection of technology, politics, and everyday life, and learn to safeguard yourself and your information in an ever-evolving digital world.
Our Name
Are you familiar with Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA's) Traffic Light Protocol (TLP)? The Traffic Light Protocol (TLP) was created in order to facilitate greater sharing of information.
TLP:RED - Not for disclosure, restricted to participants only.
TLP:AMBER - Limited disclosure,
restricted to participants’ organizations.
TLP:GREEN - Limited disclosure, restricted to the community.
TLP:CLEAR (previously referred to as TLP:WHITE) - Recipients can spread this to the world, there is no limit on disclosure.
We believe that everyone needs to have good cyber hygiene. It's time to make cybersecurity insights from industry research TLP:White so everyone can have a safer digital life.
Meet The Team
Founder & President
Amina Bashir
Amina Bashir is a cybersecurity expert, with eight years of experience in the field. She has taught computer science courses at Hunter College, contributed to product and intel teams in leading cybersecurity firms, and is published in prestigious journals like Elsevier's International Journal of Future Generation Computer Systems and IEEE. Her expertise blends academia and practical industry experience seamlessly.
Director
Sean Kowalski
Sean Kowalski is a cybersecurity expert with 10 years of experience in cyber threat intelligence and cyber-crime. Sean has worked for several renowned private and public sector organizations.
He joined TLP White in 2023 and is passionate about serving empowering Native communities and cybersecurity education. His passion comes from his heritage, which is connected to the Plains Miwok, Wompunes and Yokut tribes in California and the Guarame people out of Mexico.
On his free time he enjoys spending time with his family, enjoys sports, and weightlifting.
Director
Roman Y. Sannikov
Roman Y. Sannikov has over thirty years of experience in threat intelligence in both the public and private sectors.
After spending over 20 years as a contractor with the FBI, he’s for major cyber security and cyber threat intelligence providers, holding director level positions at several of them. Currently, he runs his own consulting firm focused on helping organizations create threat intelligence teams and products.
Over the years, Roman has investigated dark web forums, foreign state actors, and disinformation networks, and his work has been profiled in articles in outlets like New York Times, Wired, Rolling Stone, Reuters, Politico, and on several podcasts. Roman’s focus is on making technology and cyberspace safer and more accessible for everyone.
Roman is proud to be on the board of several non-profits and is passionate about protecting human rights and the environment.
Director
Andrea Todd
bio coming soon
Director
Katherine Hou
bio coming soon