Geert Baudewijns is the founder and CEO of Secutec, a leading cybersecurity company protecting enterprises, financial institutions, and governments worldwide. With nearly two decades of experience, he’s recognized as one of the most sought-after cyber negotiators on the planet—often stepping into high-stakes digital crises to mediate with hackers, recover data, and contain damage before it escalates.

Geert founded Secutec in 2005 with a clear mission: to bring clarity, speed, and trust to cybersecurity. Today, the company combines cutting-edge threat intelligence, proprietary technologies like SecureDNS, SecureSIGHT, and SecureRESPONSE, and 24/7 incident response expertise. Headquartered in Aartselaar, Secutec employs over 85 in-house specialists and serves 800+ customers across 60 countries, with offices in Europe, North America, and the ANZ region.

As a co-initiator of CyberNova, Geert is driving a broader mission: to spark collaboration, awareness, and resilience in cybersecurity on a global scale. Known for his sharp instincts and calm under pressure, he continues to bridge innovation and integrity in a digital world where every second counts.