Cecilia Anastos

Through her books, Cecilia Anastos invites readers to explore both the practical and the profound — from protecting your family in the digital age to discovering new perspectives on everyday life. Each title offers tools, stories, and insights designed to spark curiosity, encourage reflection, and make life a little safer — and a little richer.

Cecilia writes across fiction and non-fiction and is also a fine art painter, with her studio based in Ramona, California. Her diverse background spans strategic intelligence (M.S.), cybercrime (Graduate Certificate), criminal justice & psychology (B.A.), professional dog training, and health and wellness coaching. Fluent in five languages, she is a pioneer in using open-source information to generate actionable intelligence and in developing methods to reduce digital signatures in cyberspace.

Her career highlights include designing and teaching the first cyber defense program for U.S. Navy SEALs, as well as training law enforcement and the private sector. In 2016, she was recognized by the San Diego Business Journal as one of the most influential leaders in cybersecurity (SDBJ500).