Keepit, a global leader in SaaS data backup and recovery, has announced the appointment of Kim Larsen as its new Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). With over two decades of leadership experience in IT and cybersecurity spanning both governmental and private sectors, Kim Larsen brings a wealth of expertise to his new role. Talking about backup and recovery, Kim Larsen denoted his take cybersecurity posture, stating, “I am very happy to join Keepit: Backup and recovery are critical components of a solid cybersecurity posture, and the unique Keepit solution is the answer to so many compliance and security challenges. It’s a great opportunity to work with organizations on how to retain access to their data in the face of any malign or arbitrary threats to their infrastructure.”

Kim Larsen Expertise in Government and Private Sector

Larsen's career trajectory encompasses significant roles in esteemed organizations such as the Danish National Police and the Security and Intelligence Service (PET), where he served as a delegate for the Danish government in NATO’s and the EU’s security committees. Transitioning to the private sector, Larsen contributed his strategic insights to companies like Verizon, Huawei, and Systematic, while also serving on the information security board of the Danish Industry Confederation (DI) and the Danish Council for Digital Security. Speaking on the development Morten Felsvang, Keepit CEO said, “It's a real pleasure to welcome Kim Larsen to the team — his deep government and broad private sector experience is exceptional, and perfectly positions him to bring Keepit’s security advisory capabilities and development of future services to the next level. Our current growth trajectory and go-to-market strategy has us engaging in conversations where his expertise is highly valuable.”

Larsen Holistic Approach to Cybersecurity

Larsen's expertise extends across various domains including business-driven security, aligning corporate, digital, and security strategies, risk management, and threat mitigation. His adeptness in developing and implementing security strategies, coupled with his prowess in leadership and communication, make him a strategic asset to Keepit's mission of providing next-level SaaS data protection. Emphasizing the proactive approach necessary for cybersecurity preparedness, Larsen said, “If there’s one thing we can be sure of, it’s this: We don’t know the threats we will be facing in the future. But we can make educated guesses. And based on those, we can make sure to cross the t’s and dot the i’s that we do know about. That’s why the Keepit solution is a future-proof solution: With its vendor-independent tech stack that keeps data physically and logically separate from the production environment, it’s a guarantee that customer data is always available. And with local data centers keeping data in the same regulatory regions as the organization, full compliance is assured. It is really quite unique.” With Larsen at the helm of Keepit's cybersecurity initiatives, the company aims to reinforce its commitment to providing robust data protection solutions to its global clientele. Larsen's emphasis on compliance, security, and disaster recovery best practices underscores Keepit's dedication to staying ahead of emerging threats and evolving regulatory landscapes. Keepit's vendor-independent cloud dedicated to SaaS data protection, based on a blockchain-verified solution, offers a future-proof safeguard against evolving cyber threats. By keeping data physically and logically separate from the production environment and maintaining local data centers in regulatory-compliant regions, Keepit ensures the availability and compliance of customer data, making it a preferred choice for organizations worldwide. In his role as CISO, Larsen will lead Keepit's efforts to advance its security advisory capabilities, develop future services, and navigate the complex cybersecurity landscape with resilience and innovation. Media Disclaimer: This report is based on internal and external research obtained through various means. The information provided is for reference purposes only, and users bear full responsibility for their reliance on it. The Cyber Express assumes no liability for the accuracy or consequences of using this information.