Koen Maris began his career as a software developer, gaining expertise in complex IT environments. He transitioned to ethical hacking due to his curiosity about system flaws, which led him into IT security. His career evolved from ethical hacking to security integration and management roles. He has held positions such as CISO and CTO at an international IT service provider and now advises large organizations on long-term Cyber Security strategies, explaining complex security topics to boards of directors and executive committees. Maris is a trusted advisor and speaker on security topics, questioning current security models. His current roles include Cyber Leader at PwC Luxembourg, member of the board of advisors for IOTA, member of the board of ISC2 Belux chapter, teacher at Seco Institute, and lecturer at Solvay Business School and several universities.
