Dirk is a co-founder and the managing director of Cognitio Digital, an innovative technology services company that delivers data platforms, digital twins and AI solutions that are cyber-secure by design. Dirk has worked in cybersecurity for over two decades, has experience in government and the private sector, and has led security teams in some of the largest global systems integrators like Accenture and NTT. Dirk has also worked closely with a range of startups and small businesses to help them to grow their business and security posture, and is a regular presenter at the University of Queensland and QLD TAFE.