Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
I am the proud Founder of Cyber Security District — The #1 Cyber Security Career Platform In 2018, I teamed up with an Ethical Hacker to tackle a growing challenge: closing the cybersecurity talent gap. At Cyber Security District, we help professionals grow their careers and support companies in building strong security teams. We provide everything you need to thrive in cybersecurity: training, mentorship, community, exclusive jobs and our own podcasts — featuring the top minds and entrepreneurs in our field. Today, our community includes 20,000 active members, 70,000 newsletter subscribers, and 120,000 LinkedIn followers. Whether you're growing your team or your career, you're always welcome at the District! Website: https://www.cybersecuritydistrict.com/ Mail: [email protected]
The first and only 100% cybersecurity recruitment agency in the Benelux. Since 2018, Cyber Security District has been connecting top cybersecurity professionals with leading organizations, helping talent grow and companies find the experts they need. We work across all seniority levels, from SOC Level 1 analysts to highly experienced CISOs. But we’re more than recruitment. We’re community builders. With a growing network of 120k+ LinkedIn followers, five podcast seasons, MeetUps, events, and knowledge-sharing initiatives with companies like Google, Microsoft, SentinelOne, and Okta, we bring people together to learn, share, and grow. Our expertise spans Ethical Hacking, Red Teaming, Cloud Security, OT/ICS, CISO & ISO roles, IAM, SOC & Incident Response, and Security Audit. And we’re just getting started. We’re expanding into talent development (academy & community) and knowledge sharing (events & podcasts), creating even more ways to support cybersecurity professionals and organizations. Trusted by professionals seeking new opportunities and organizations looking to hire exceptional talent, we connect people, knowledge, and opportunity. Exclusively for cybersecurity.
Building Europe’s first sovereign platform for supply chain risk management
Volunteering as Treasurer for DIVD Academy, a non-profit organisation dedicated to educating and empowering the next generation of ethical hackers and cybersecurity professionals.
Exit --> Company acquired by Custodian The Guardianship's mission is to close the cyber security talent gap, by offering the best digital talents in Europe a dedicated cyber security traineeship. The 'Guardians' are trained and mentored by experienced cyber security specialists. Under their supervision, the Guardians will gain their first hands-on experience and work on real-life cyber security cases.
I went on a solo bike ride from Amsterdam to the World Cup Football in Qatar. I cycled through 13 different countries and covered +6000 kilometers. The goal of this journey was to showcase the beauty of human kind. I experienced so much hospitality, altruism, and kindness. I witnessed that sports (I travelled with a football) is the perfect way to connect and unite people. I also raised awareness for the global refugee crisis. During my journey I raised funds for KLABU, a Dutch NGO that builds sport facilities in refugee camps.