Philipp Kalweit

Sven Philipp Kalweit, born in 2000, is a prominent figure in the field of IT security and hacking in Germany.

He gained recognition for founding Kalweit ITS GmbH, an independent consulting firm specializing in cybersecurity and strategy.

At the age of 16, he started advising companies on IT security matters, focusing on penetration tests, security awareness, and technical IT security consulting.

In 2017, he established Kalweit ITS GmbH and successfully led a team of experts between 2017 and 2019.

Kalweit's mission is centered around sustainable cybersecurity solutions for the digital world of tomorrow.

His efforts have not gone unnoticed, as he was named "Hamburger of the Month" by Hamburg's ZEIT in January 2019 and featured on Forbes' "30 under 30" list the same year.

Philipp is dedicated to educating society on the importance of IT security, aiming to dispel stereotypes surrounding hackers and make IT security understandable and accessible to all.

He actively engages in keynote speaking, contributes to the German media landscape, and collaborates with international companies like Microsoft to promote cybersecurity awareness.

In his leisure time, Philipp enjoys kayaking on Hamburg waters, bouldering, and slacklining.

Kalweit ITS GmbH, under Philipp's leadership, emphasizes a new approach to cybersecurity by combining passion, curiosity, collaboration, agility, and interdisciplinary thinking to identify threats and develop robust security strategies.

The firm advocates for sustainable practices and innovation, believing that only through prioritizing security can long-term success be achieved in the evolving digital landscape.