--- title: Stamus-Networks-Blog | Ken Gramley description: Ken is chief executive officer at Stamus Networks. He has over 20 years of experience in building and leading high-tech companies. He has served as a top executive at several technology, network and security organizations, including as CEO of Emerging Threats and co-founder and VP of Engineering at both Covelight Systems and Hatteras Networks. Ken resides in North Carolina, USA. --- [![Stamus Networks Logo](https://www.stamus-networks.com/hubfs/stamus_logo_blue_cropped-2.png "Stamus Networks Logo")](https://stamus-networks-6344338-hs-sites-com.sandbox.hs-sites.com/?hsLang=en) ![Stamus_Pattern_16x9](https://www.stamus-networks.com/hubfs/Backgrounds/Stamus_Pattern_16x9.png "Stamus_Pattern_16x9") # Stamus Networks Blog ## We believe that sharing information is necessary to improve global security. 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He has over 20 years of experience in building and leading high-tech companies. He has served as a top executive at several technology, network and security organizations, including as CEO of Emerging Threats and co-founder and VP of Engineering at both Covelight Systems and Hatteras Networks. Ken resides in North Carolina, USA. Find me on: ### Recent Posts [![The Case Against the AI Black Box by Ken Gramley](https://www.stamus-networks.com/hubfs/Stamus-2024-Case-Against-AI-BlackBox.jpg) ](https://www.stamus-networks.com/blog/the-case-against-the-ai-black-box) ## [The Case Against the AI Black Box](https://www.stamus-networks.com/blog/the-case-against-the-ai-black-box) ** Jan 02, 2025 **Ken Gramley ** [Industry Perspective](https://www.stamus-networks.com/blog/tag/industry-perspective), [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.stamus-networks.com/blog/tag/artificial-intelligence) NOTE: The following article was originally published 20 December 2024 on [aibusiness.com](https://aibusiness.com/cybersecurity/the-case-against-the-black-box-model#close-modal) [Read More](https://www.stamus-networks.com/blog/the-case-against-the-ai-black-box) [![Stamus Networks Secures Series A Funding to Empower more Elite Defenders by Ken Gramley](https://www.stamus-networks.com/hubfs/image-2.png) ](https://www.stamus-networks.com/blog/stamus-networks-secures-series-a-funding-to-empower-more-elite-defenders) ## [Stamus Networks Secures Series A Funding to Empower more Elite Defenders](https://www.stamus-networks.com/blog/stamus-networks-secures-series-a-funding-to-empower-more-elite-defenders) ** Aug 08, 2023 **Ken Gramley ** [Stamus Security Platform](https://www.stamus-networks.com/blog/tag/stamus-security-platform), [Stamus News](https://www.stamus-networks.com/blog/tag/stamus-news) Today I am thrilled to share some incredible news. It is with great excitement and pride that I... [Read More](https://www.stamus-networks.com/blog/stamus-networks-secures-series-a-funding-to-empower-more-elite-defenders) [![2022 Wrapped by Ken Gramley](https://www.stamus-networks.com/hubfs/Stamus-Wrapped-2022-black-16x9-1.jpg) ](https://www.stamus-networks.com/blog/2022-wrapped) ## [2022 Wrapped](https://www.stamus-networks.com/blog/2022-wrapped) ** Dec 13, 2022 **Ken Gramley ** [Stamus News](https://www.stamus-networks.com/blog/tag/stamus-news) 2022 is coming to an end, and as we wrap up another great year at Stamus Networks I wanted to take... [Read More](https://www.stamus-networks.com/blog/2022-wrapped) [![](https://www.stamus-networks.com/hubfs/Screenshot%202022-11-16%20at%2020.26.07.png) ](https://www.stamus-networks.com/blog/suricon-2022-for-stamus-networks) ## [Reflections on Suricon 2022](https://www.stamus-networks.com/blog/suricon-2022-for-stamus-networks) ** Nov 16, 2022 **Ken Gramley ** [Suricata](https://www.stamus-networks.com/blog/tag/suricata), [Events](https://www.stamus-networks.com/blog/tag/events) Last week our team was in Athens for the biggest Suricata conference this year - Suricon 2022. The... [Read More](https://www.stamus-networks.com/blog/suricon-2022-for-stamus-networks) [![Stamus Networks at Suricon 2022 - November 7-11 Athens, Greece](https://www.stamus-networks.com/hubfs/Suricon%20Intro%20Image%20Final%202.png) ](https://www.stamus-networks.com/blog/stamus-networks-at-suricon-2022) ## [Stamus Networks at Suricon 2022](https://www.stamus-networks.com/blog/stamus-networks-at-suricon-2022) ** Oct 31, 2022 **Ken Gramley ** [Suricata](https://www.stamus-networks.com/blog/tag/suricata), [Events](https://www.stamus-networks.com/blog/tag/events) Each year, Suricon attracts visitors from all over the world for three days of knowledge sharing... [Read More](https://www.stamus-networks.com/blog/stamus-networks-at-suricon-2022) [![IMAGE: Stamus Networks Reflections on Black Hat USA 2022](https://www.stamus-networks.com/hubfs/Reflections-on-BlackHat-v3-2022.jpg) ](https://www.stamus-networks.com/blog/reflections-on-black-hat-usa-2022) ## [Reflections on Black Hat USA 2022](https://www.stamus-networks.com/blog/reflections-on-black-hat-usa-2022) ** Aug 15, 2022 **Ken Gramley ** [Events](https://www.stamus-networks.com/blog/tag/events) Last week Stamus Networks participated in [BlackHat USA 2022](https://www.blackhat.com/us-22/), an international cybersecurity... [Read More](https://www.stamus-networks.com/blog/reflections-on-black-hat-usa-2022) [![Our Core Principles: Celebrate the Defenders](https://www.stamus-networks.com/hubfs/Dallon_Blog_Images/Core_Principals_Blogs_2022-05-10/StamusCorePrinciple_Celebrate.jpg) ](https://www.stamus-networks.com/blog/celebrate-the-defenders) ## [Celebrate the Defenders](https://www.stamus-networks.com/blog/celebrate-the-defenders) ** Jun 23, 2022 **Ken Gramley ** [Core Principles](https://www.stamus-networks.com/blog/tag/core-principles) When the leadership team at Stamus Networks sat down to discuss our core principles we had to... [Read More](https://www.stamus-networks.com/blog/celebrate-the-defenders) [![Our Core Principles: Avoid Hype, Fear, and Exaggeration](https://www.stamus-networks.com/hubfs/Dallon_Blog_Images/Core_Principals_Blogs_2022-05-10/StamusCorePrinciple_AvoidHype.jpg) ](https://www.stamus-networks.com/blog/avoid-hype-fear-and-exaggeration) ## [Avoid Hype, Fear, and Exaggeration](https://www.stamus-networks.com/blog/avoid-hype-fear-and-exaggeration) ** Jun 16, 2022 **Ken Gramley ** [Core Principles](https://www.stamus-networks.com/blog/tag/core-principles) When a company decides to capture its core principles, it is important to set expectations on how... [Read More](https://www.stamus-networks.com/blog/avoid-hype-fear-and-exaggeration) [![Embrace Open Interfaces and Open Source](https://www.stamus-networks.com/hubfs/Dallon_Blog_Images/Core_Principals_Blogs_2022-05-10/StamusCorePrinciple_EmbraceOpen.jpg) ](https://www.stamus-networks.com/blog/embrace-open-interfaces-and-open-source) ## [Embrace Open Interfaces and Open Source](https://www.stamus-networks.com/blog/embrace-open-interfaces-and-open-source) ** Jun 09, 2022 **Ken Gramley ** [Open Source](https://www.stamus-networks.com/blog/tag/open-source), [Suricata](https://www.stamus-networks.com/blog/tag/suricata), [Core Principles](https://www.stamus-networks.com/blog/tag/core-principles), [Threat intelligence](https://www.stamus-networks.com/blog/tag/threat-intelligence) When the leadership team at Stamus Networks got together to capture the core principles of our... [Read More](https://www.stamus-networks.com/blog/embrace-open-interfaces-and-open-source) [![IMAGE: Apply the right technology to the right problems](https://www.stamus-networks.com/hubfs/Dallon_Blog_Images/Core_Principals_Blogs_2022-05-10/StamusCorePrinciple_ApplyTech.jpg) ](https://www.stamus-networks.com/blog/apply-the-right-technology-to-the-right-problems) ## [Apply the right technology to the right problems.](https://www.stamus-networks.com/blog/apply-the-right-technology-to-the-right-problems) ** Jun 02, 2022 **Ken Gramley ** [Core Principles](https://www.stamus-networks.com/blog/tag/core-principles) In developing our core principles, the leadership team at Stamus Networks discussed the way we view... [Read More](https://www.stamus-networks.com/blog/apply-the-right-technology-to-the-right-problems) [![Our Core Principles: Show Respect and Integrity in Everything We Do](https://www.stamus-networks.com/hubfs/Dallon_Blog_Images/Core_Principals_Blogs_2022-05-10/StamusCorePrinciple_Respect.jpg) ](https://www.stamus-networks.com/blog/show-respect-and-integrity-in-everything-we-do) ## [Show Respect and Integrity in Everything We Do.](https://www.stamus-networks.com/blog/show-respect-and-integrity-in-everything-we-do) ** May 26, 2022 **Ken Gramley ** [Core Principles](https://www.stamus-networks.com/blog/tag/core-principles) Trust is the foundation of any working relationship. Without it, two organizations cannot amicably... [Read More](https://www.stamus-networks.com/blog/show-respect-and-integrity-in-everything-we-do) [![Core Principles: Deliver the most useful detection, period. ](https://www.stamus-networks.com/hubfs/Dallon_Blog_Images/Core_Principals_Blogs_2022-05-10/StamusCorePrinciple_Detection.jpg) ](https://www.stamus-networks.com/blog/deliver-the-most-useful-detection-period) ## [Deliver the Most Useful Detection, Period.](https://www.stamus-networks.com/blog/deliver-the-most-useful-detection-period) ** May 19, 2022 **Ken Gramley ** [Core Principles](https://www.stamus-networks.com/blog/tag/core-principles) Successful businesses need to maintain a transparent framework which guides their daily practices.... [Read More](https://www.stamus-networks.com/blog/deliver-the-most-useful-detection-period) [![Why we developed our core principles](https://www.stamus-networks.com/hubfs/Dallon_Blog_Images/Core_Principals_Blogs_2022-05-10/StamusCorePrinciple_Why.jpg) ](https://www.stamus-networks.com/blog/why-we-developed-our-core-principles) ## [Why We Developed Our Core Principles](https://www.stamus-networks.com/blog/why-we-developed-our-core-principles) ** May 12, 2022 **Ken Gramley ** [Core Principles](https://www.stamus-networks.com/blog/tag/core-principles) When someone sees a great product, the reaction is often the same. Customers frequently consider... [Read More](https://www.stamus-networks.com/blog/why-we-developed-our-core-principles) [![Stamus Networks | Detection Technology Truth-telling and a Focus on Results](https://www.stamus-networks.com/hubfs/DetectionTruth.jpg) ](https://www.stamus-networks.com/blog/detection-technology-focus-on-results) ## [Detection Technology Truth-telling and a Focus on Results](https://www.stamus-networks.com/blog/detection-technology-focus-on-results) ** Jul 08, 2021 **Ken Gramley ** [Network Detection and Response](https://www.stamus-networks.com/blog/tag/network-detection-and-response), [Suricata](https://www.stamus-networks.com/blog/tag/suricata), [Stamus Security Platform](https://www.stamus-networks.com/blog/tag/stamus-security-platform) In [my last blog article](https://www.stamus-networks.com/blog/much-more-than-just-another-ndr-vendor), I introduced some of the factors that have contributed to our successes... [Read More](https://www.stamus-networks.com/blog/detection-technology-focus-on-results) [![Stamus Networks - More than just another NDR Vendor](https://www.stamus-networks.com/hubfs/MoreThanNDRVendor.jpg) ](https://www.stamus-networks.com/blog/much-more-than-just-another-ndr-vendor) ## [Much more than just another NDR Vendor](https://www.stamus-networks.com/blog/much-more-than-just-another-ndr-vendor) ** Jul 01, 2021 **Ken Gramley ** [Network Detection and Response](https://www.stamus-networks.com/blog/tag/network-detection-and-response), [Suricata](https://www.stamus-networks.com/blog/tag/suricata), [Network Security Monitoring](https://www.stamus-networks.com/blog/tag/network-security-monitoring), [Stamus Security Platform](https://www.stamus-networks.com/blog/tag/stamus-security-platform), [IDS-IPS](https://www.stamus-networks.com/blog/tag/ids-ips) In cybersecurity as soon as you stand still, you’re falling behind. Change, whether it’s in the... [Read More](https://www.stamus-networks.com/blog/much-more-than-just-another-ndr-vendor) [![Network Threat Hunting vs Endpoint Threat Hunting](https://www.stamus-networks.com/hubfs/ETH%20vs%20NTH%20-image%205-1.jpg) ](https://www.stamus-networks.com/blog/endpoint-based-and-network-based-threat-hunting-each-has-its-strengths) ## [Endpoint-Based and Network-Based Threat Hunting — Each Has its Strengths](https://www.stamus-networks.com/blog/endpoint-based-and-network-based-threat-hunting-each-has-its-strengths) ** Sep 24, 2020 **Ken Gramley ** [Network Detection and Response](https://www.stamus-networks.com/blog/tag/network-detection-and-response), [Threat Hunting](https://www.stamus-networks.com/blog/tag/threat-hunting), [Endpoint Detection](https://www.stamus-networks.com/blog/tag/endpoint-detection) Threat hunting—the proactive detection, isolation, and investigation of threats that often evade... [Read More](https://www.stamus-networks.com/blog/endpoint-based-and-network-based-threat-hunting-each-has-its-strengths) [![Stamus-Logo-with-R-white](https://www.stamus-networks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Stamus-Logo-with-R-white.png?width=2000&height=536&name=Stamus-Logo-with-R-white.png "Stamus-Logo-with-R-white")](https://www.stamus-networks.com/?hsLang=en) ABOUT STAMUS® NETWORKS Stamus Networks is the network intelligence foundation for AI-powered security operations and the creator of the Clear NDR® system. Built on Suricata, the world's leading open-source network security engine, Clear NDR transforms raw network traffic into actionable security insights with unmatched transparency, customization, and effectiveness. Designed to close visibility gaps and reduce alert fatigue, Clear NDR is trusted by leading financial institutions, government agencies, and has been battle-tested over ten years in NATO's largest cybersecurity exercises. 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