Security researcher and co-founder of SEAL Org, known as samczsun, is stepping down from daily operations. He will transition to a seat on the organization's board to provide strategic guidance.
Shane Batt, who previously served as the chief operating officer, has been appointed as the interim CEO effective October 16, 2026. The organization has initiated a search for a permanent successor.
SEAL Org, formally known as the Security Alliance, launched publicly on February 14, 2024. The group focuses on incident response, developer training, and legal protections for white-hat hackers.
Key initiatives under the organization include the SEAL 911 emergency response system and simulation-based training exercises known as war games.
Samczsun previously left Paradigm in April 2025 to dedicate his efforts to building SEAL Org. He stated that the transition reflects the different skill sets required for scaling an organization.
