Sprocket Security Appoints Eric Sheridan as Chief Technology Officer

Sprocket Security has appointed Eric Sheridan as Chief Technology Officer, signalling a focus on accelerating innovation and advancing its proactive cybersecurity platform. The announcement, issued from Madison, United States, on 20 January 2026, describes Sheridan as bringing decades of experience in cybersecurity and software engineering, with a career centred on building security platforms that anticipate and prevent attacks before they occur.

He holds numerous patents and is recognised for translating advanced research into practical, high-impact security solutions. The company says Sheridan will lead technology vision and execution, overseeing engineering and product strategy to develop next-generation proactive capabilities. “Eric’s leadership and technical depth are exactly what we need as we continue to scale and innovate,” according to CyberNewsWire, with the article noting his track record in building proactive security technologies.

Sprocket Security’s overarching aim remains to identify, verify and simulate threats through an expert-driven approach that provides real-time insights and adaptive security measures to help organisations stay ahead of evolving threats.