Hire Klaus to Speak

Game-based security training. Neurodiversity in infosec. Human-centered security culture.

20 talks and workshops across 15 conference appearances, at 11 different conferences in 6 countries, since 2023.

DEF CON, BSides Las Vegas, WWHF Deadwood, DeepSec Vienna, The Diana Initiative, SANS Neurodiversity Summit.

Game-Based Security Training

Security training that doesn’t put people to sleep. Klaus runs Malware & Monsters, a TTRPG-based incident response exercise designed to build real instincts through play. Available as keynotes (45 to 60 min) or workshops (half-day or full-day).

Living with AD(H)D in Infosec

A candid talk on what it’s actually like to be neurodivergent in a high-pressure technical field. Delivered eight times since 2023, including DeepSec Vienna, WWHF Deadwood, and the SANS Neurodiversity Summit. Keynote, 30 to 45 min.

Human-Centered Security

Why culture beats compliance, and how to build one. Covers security awareness strategy, behavioral change, and why most training programs fail. Keynote (45 min) or panel.

Credentials

  • 20 talks and workshops at 15 conference appearances across 6 countries, 2023 to 2026. See the full list.
  • Co-founder, BSidesKbh (2019) and KbhSEC
  • Organizer, OWASP Copenhagen chapter
  • CISSP (2006) · CISA (2007) · CISM (2015)

Recent Talks

Selected

  • Malware Village / DEF CON 2025: Malware & Monsters workshop (with Glen Sorensen)
  • BSides Las Vegas 2025: Cybersecurity Roleplaying Training, plus “Dungeons & Dragons: The security tool you didn’t know you needed”
  • WWHF Deadwood 2023 and 2024, South Dakota: Living with AD(H)D in infosec
  • DeepSec 2023, Vienna: “I’m ok, you’re ok, we’re ok: Living with AD(H)D in infosec”
  • SANS Neurodiversity Summit 2024: “I’m ok, you’re ok, we’re ok: Living with AD(H)D in infosec”

2026

  • BSidesLuxembourg 2026
    • “Agnoletti & Trump: Gaming Playing to Win at Cyber” (with Ian Thornton-Trump)
    • “Dungeons & Dragons: The security tool you didn’t know you needed” (with Glen Sorensen)

2025

  • BSides Las Vegas 2025
  • Malware Village / DEF CON 2025: Malware & Monsters workshop (with Glen Sorensen)
  • Diana Initiative 2025, Las Vegas: “Dungeons & Dragons: The security tool you didn’t know you needed” (with Glen Sorensen)
  • BSidesLuxembourg 2025
    • “Let’s play Malware & Monsters, a fun and engaging IR role playing game designed for learning” (workshop)
    • “Still living with AD(H)D in Infosec”
    • “From Legalese to Human-Ease: Transforming Security Policies with AI”
  • BSides Aarhus Kickoff 2025: “Dungeons & Dragons: The security tool you didn’t know you needed”
  • BSides Dublin 2025: “Dungeons & Dragons: The security tool you didn’t know you needed”

2024

  • WWHF Deadwood 2024, South Dakota: “I’m ok, you’re ok, we’re ok: Living with AD(H)D in infosec” (expanded 50-min version)
  • BSides Umeå 2024
    • “Dungeons & Dragons: The security tool you didn’t know you needed”
    • “Let’s play Malware & Monsters, an Incident Response role-playing game” (workshop)
  • SANS Neurodiversity Summit 2024 (online): “I’m ok, you’re ok, we’re ok: Living with AD(H)D in infosec”

2023

  • DeepSec 2023, Vienna: “I’m ok, you’re ok, we’re ok: Living with AD(H)D in infosec”
  • WWHF Deadwood 2023, South Dakota: “I’m ok, you’re ok, we’re ok: Living with AD(H)D in infosec”
  • TechX300 2023, Copenhagen: “I’m ok, you’re ok, we’re ok: Living with AD(H)D in infosec”
  • BSides Umeå 2023: “I’m ok, you’re ok, we’re ok: Living with AD(H)D in infosec”
  • BSides Dublin 2023: “I’m ok, you’re ok, we’re ok: Living with AD(H)D in infosec”

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