Our Story
Netherlands-Born,
Europe-Wide Security.
ValueShield Cyber was founded in 2012 on a simple conviction: Dutch organisations deserved enterprise-grade cybersecurity without the multinational price tag or the loss of local expertise. Over a decade later, we protect 500+ organisations across the EU from our Amsterdam headquarters.
Our Values
Dutch Directness
We tell you what your security posture really looks like — not what you want to hear. Honest assessments lead to real improvements.
Privacy First
Privacy and security are two sides of the same coin. We design every engagement with data protection principles baked in.
Knowledge Sharing
We actively contribute to the Dutch security community through research, CVE disclosures, and free tools published on GitHub.
Continuous Improvement
The threat landscape evolves daily. Our team dedicates 20% of working time to research, training, and staying ahead.
Leadership Team
Lars van den Berg
CEO & Co-Founder
Former AIVD cyber analyst with 18 years in offensive and defensive security. MSc in Information Security from TU Delft.
Sofie Janssen
CTO & Co-Founder
PhD in cryptography from Radboud University. Leads our R&D team and developed the DTIP threat intelligence platform.
Daan Mulder
Head of Compliance
Registered DPO with a background in Dutch administrative law and GDPR enforcement. Former AP advisor.
Aisha Bakker
Head of Offensive Security
CREST-certified penetration tester and red team operator. Specialises in Active Directory attack paths and TIBER-EU exercises.
Our Journey
Founded in Amsterdam by Lars van den Berg and Sofie Janssen.
Achieved ISO 27001 certification and launched SOC operations.
Expanded to Rotterdam; launched DTIP threat intelligence platform.
Became one of the first Dutch firms to offer GDPR readiness assessments.
Reached 200 clients milestone; joined NCSC trusted partner programme.
Launched TIBER-EU red team capability for Dutch financial sector.
500+ clients protected; NIS2 advisory practice established.