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Morten Kjaersgaard

Chairman and Founder

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Morten Kjaersgaard is the Founder and Chairman of Heimdal®, a global leader in AI-powered cybersecurity. Under his leadership, Heimdal has grown from a startup in Copenhagen to a trusted security partner for over 16,000 organizations and more than 2,000 MSPs worldwide, defending against 260+ million cyber threats annually. With a sharp focus on unifying cybersecurity operations, Morten is recognized for his ability to align technical innovation with strategic business outcomes. His insights have shaped how organizations and partners alike approach risk reduction, compliance, and security maturity in an increasingly complex digital world. A respected voice in the industry, Morten frequently shares his expertise at international events and through media commentary—championing a more proactive, collaborative, and scalable model for cybersecurity success.

Latest Articles

Morten Kjaersgaard's Recent Articles

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2024 Cybertrends with Morten (A Cybersecurity CEO)

What Are the Key Cybersecurity Trends of the New Year?

Institutions | INTERMEDIATE READ

Why Do Many CISOs Prefer Incident Response over Threat Prevention?

Incident Response vs Threat Prevention / Proactive Cybersecurity. On Different Views of the Threatscape – A Word from the CEO.

Industry trends | QUICK READ

Can AI Win the Battle for Cybersecurity Companies?

AI and Its Importance for Heimdal™’s Technologies

Financial protection | QUICK READ

Everything You Need to Know about the Notorious Zeus Gameover Malware

Read the story of one of the hardest-hitting financial malware strains in history

News | QUICK READ

About Synology NAS Servers & Brute Force Attacks - My Story of How I’ve Almost Got Hacked

Morten Kjaersgaard – “My Synology Server Was the Target of Brute Force Attack Attempts.” A Few Words on Brute Force Attack Prevention.

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Heimdal™ Security in 2021: Outlying the Continued Growth Strategy and Market Predictions

Where We See the Cybersecurity Market and Our Goals for 2021

News | INTERMEDIATE READ

The Trends in IT Security, As You See It

A Word from the CEO: Making IT Security the Cornerstone of Growth. Retrospective of 2019, Based on Customer Feedback.

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