Keepit Appoints Kim Larsen as New Chief Information Security Officer

Kim Larsen Joins Keepit as Chief Information Security Officer

Copenhagen, Denmark, April 16, 2024 – Keepit, a global leader in SaaS data backup and recovery, has announced the appointment of Kim Larsen as their new Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). Larsen brings over 20 years of leadership experience in IT and cybersecurity from both government and the private sector.

With a background that includes serving in the Danish National Police and the Security and Intelligence Service (PET), Larsen has a deep understanding of cybersecurity and the necessary measures to protect organizations against cyber threats. He has also worked with organizations such as NATO, EU, Verizon, and Systematic, gaining valuable experience in a variety of security-related roles.

In his new role at Keepit, Larsen will focus on enhancing the company’s security advisory capabilities and developing future services to meet the evolving needs of their clients. Keepit CEO Morten Felsvang expressed his excitement about Larsen joining the team, highlighting his expertise and experience as valuable assets to the company.

Larsen’s expertise in business-driven security, aligning corporate and security strategies, risk management, and threat mitigation will be instrumental in helping Keepit provide top-notch cybersecurity solutions to their clients. He is also known for his work as a keynote speaker, negotiator, and board advisor on cyber and general security topics.

Speaking about his decision to join Keepit, Larsen emphasized the importance of backup and recovery in maintaining a strong cybersecurity posture. He praised Keepit’s unique solution for addressing compliance and security challenges, noting its vendor-independent tech stack and local data centers as key features that set it apart from other solutions.

As Larsen settles into his new role at Keepit, he looks forward to working with organizations to ensure they have the necessary tools and strategies in place to protect their data and infrastructure from potential threats. His focus on compliance, cyber resilience, and disaster recovery best practices will guide his efforts in helping Keepit’s clients stay ahead of emerging cybersecurity threats.

For more information about Kim Larsen and his work at Keepit, you can connect with him on LinkedIn.