Charles Carpenter

Senior Security Engineer at Blackbaud

Charles serves as a Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst at Blackbaud, specializing in the identification, analysis, and communication of emerging cyber threats affecting organizations and their stakeholders. His responsibilities include monitoring adversary activities and tracking the evolution of attack methodologies to deliver actionable intelligence that informs security operations, promotes awareness, and supports strategic decision-making. He routinely utilizes open-source intelligence, in-depth threat reports, and technical analyses to distill complex threat information into clear, concise insights for both technical audiences and executive leadership.

Beyond his analytical duties, Charles is committed to enhancing organizational resilience through robust security awareness initiatives, cross-team collaboration, and proactive intelligence sharing. He maintains a keen interest in studying attacker tactics, monitoring emerging trends in cybercrime, and assisting organizations in strengthening their preparedness for a dynamic threat environment.