Martin Kofoed
Chief Cyber Security Officer
With 15+ years in cyber and information security, I bridge technical crisis response with board-level strategic advisory. As Chief Cyber Security Officer, I help organisations turn cyber risk into resilience, innovation, and competitive advantage.
About Me
I currently serve as Chief Cyber Security Officer at itm8, where I lead the cybersecurity division and advise organisations on strengthening their digital resilience. With over 15 years of experience, I bridge deep technical expertise with executive-level strategy.
Certified in CISM, CCSP, ISO 27001, and SIM3, I have led numerous Red Team operations, ransomware investigations, and TIBER-EU tests. My background in law enforcement and cybercrime investigations shapes a pragmatic, threat-led approach to cyber risk management.
Professional career
Police Superintendent
- DK Police Dec 2005 - Nov 2015
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Led digital forensic investigations and cybercrime units, focusing on high-profile cases involving hacking and digital evidence analysis.
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Key role in building the cybercrime investigation capabilities within the National Cybercrime Center (NC3).
CEO
- Improsec Oct. 2022-Nov. 2023
- Directed strategic growth and service innovation at Improsec, a leading Danish cyber security firm, prior to its merger with itm8.
Vice President
- JN Data Nov. 2015 - Mar. 2021
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Established and expanded the Security Operations Center (SOC), growing the team from 2 to 50 employees.
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Managed operational cyber security, crisis management, and incident response for critical financial infrastructure.
Chef Cyber Security Officer & Partner
- itm8 Nov. 2023-present
- Leads itm8’s Cyber Security Professional services
- Overseeing consulting services and internal advisory on cyber threats and risks. Instrumental in the integration of Improsec into itm8, enhancing the company’s end-to-end security solutions.
Educational background
AP Degree in IT Network and Electronics Technology
2001-2003
Danish Military Police
2003-2005
Police Academy
2005-2008
Diploma in Leadership
2012-2014
Technical certifications
- ISO 27001 Senior Lead Implementer
- Certified SIM3 Auditor
- Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
- ITILv3 Certified
- Prince2 Certified
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