Marinus Kuivenhoven

Marinus Kuivenhoven is a prominent figure in the field of cybersecurity, best known as the co-founder of PaSS and a key leader within Sogeti's community.

He spearheads PaSS, which stands for Proactive Security Strategy, a comprehensive approach to integrating security across organizational, infrastructure, and application layers.

Marinus plays a pivotal role at Sogeti's Center of Excellence Security, where he serves as a senior team lead, focusing on exploring, educating, and engaging in various security-related activities.

His expertise includes implementing Secure Development Lifecycles, conducting security requirements analysis, architectural threat assessments, source code reviews, and penetration testing.

Marinus is a seasoned educator, having developed multiple security courses that have benefited over 3000 individuals, including customers, colleagues, and students from various institutions.

He is a well-respected speaker who has presented at esteemed international events like OWASP, ROOTs, and Hack in the Box, sharing his insights on cybersecurity.

Marinus has worked with diverse clients from industries such as retail, wholesale, insurance, telecommunication, transport, and government, assisting them in enhancing their security maturity levels effectively.

He holds certifications as an Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) and a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), further solidifying his expertise in the cybersecurity domain.

Recognized for his outstanding contributions, Marinus was honored with the DSE Employee of the Year award by Sogeti in 2007.

In addition to his role at Sogeti, Marinus also serves as a Product Owner at Xebia, showcasing his versatility in the tech industry.