About.

Together, the Three Anastos bring more than 60 years of expertise and success. Meet the team below. 

Our Team

Cecilia Anastos
President / Lead Analyst and Investigator

Cecilia Anastos holds a Master’s Degree in Strategic Intelligence w/sp in Middle East Issues, a Graduate Certificate in Cybercrime, and a B.A. in Criminal Justice w/sp in Psychology.  In 2005, Ms. Anastos founded Meta Enterprises, LLC (Meta-Intelligence.com) where she worked until December 2017 as Chief Intel Analyst – OSINT, Business/Competitive, Cybercrime and Instructor.  Fluent in five languages, she is a pioneer in the utilization of digitized open source and publicly available information to create actionable intelligence, and in the reduction of digital signatures in the cyberspace domain. She has designed a number of the cyber programs currently used at the US Navy Special Operation Forces, police departments, academia and private sector. She is a researcher in foreign policy, political affairs, demographic trends, socio-cultural dynamics, transnational gangs, indigenous groups, conflict resolution, and cultures in Latin America, Africa, Europe, and Eurasia, as well as in creating strategic models and analysis of predictability for countries and non-state organizations.
In 2016, Ms. Anastos was recognized as one of the most influential leaders in the field of cybersecurity by the San Diego Business Journal’s SDBJ500.
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Ernest "Ernie" Anastos, Jr.
Educational Leadership

Ernie Anastos served the Lemon Grove School District for 12 years as district superintendent where he was named Superintendent of the Year by the Association of California School Administrators, Region 18. A skilled instructional leader whose career spans four decades in both public and private school administration, he has a proven ability to establish relationships of trust and respect with staff, families, community members and governing boards. He has guided a number of initiatives including technology in the classroom, middle school reform and the Compact for Success. He now works as a consultant specializing in transitional leadership, executive coaching, and expanding organizational capacity using targeted data.

Thèo Anastos
​​Biomedical Engineering Research

Thèo holds master’s degrees in Biomedical Engineering and Mathematics, bringing a rare combination of analytical precision and interdisciplinary understanding to the field of cybersecurity. Fluent in three languages, he operates comfortably in multinational research environments and contributes to global collaboration initiatives.
Although he has chosen not to renew it, Thèo previously held certification as a Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) — an experience that deepened his understanding of system vulnerabilities and defense mechanisms.
At Anastos Research, Thèo specializes in the intersection of biomedical engineering and cyber threats, focusing on the security of medical devices and healthcare systems. His research examines how emerging technologies — from connected medical equipment to patient monitoring networks — can be safeguarded against cyberattacks, ensuring both technological integrity and patient safety.
Combining rigorous technical knowledge with an ethical, research-driven approach, Thèo plays a vital role in advancing the company’s mission to anticipate and mitigate risks across both human and machine interfaces.