🧑💻 Who we are
We are Joram, Hans, and Maarten – three cybersecurity professionals sharing a passion for practical digital resilience. In 2018, we decided to start MITE3 Cybersecurity, building on years of experience as security specialists, ethical hackers, advisors, and team leads.
What connects us? A deep-rooted drive to genuinely help organizations move forward – without vague language or unworkable plans.
🎲 Where it all started
The idea for MITE3 was born on a scorching sidewalk in Las Vegas, during the Black Hat 2017 conference. There, we attended the Advanced Practical Social Engineering training by Chris Hadnagy – an intensive, hands-on course on how people can be hacked through words, behavior, and intent.
After days of training, evening assignments in the desert heat, and conversations with strangers on the street – complete with props, pretexts, and decoding micro-expressions – we knew one thing for sure: cybersecurity needs a different approach. More honest. More practical. More human.
That was the seed for MITE3.
🧭 What defines us
Each of us brings over twenty years of experience in IT, with more than a decade of dedicated focus on cybersecurity. We complement each other, can step in for one another when needed, and share a vision on quality, responsibility, and working together without unnecessary hassle.
Our clients value us because we speak plainly. Because we prioritize substance over marketing. And because—despite the seriousness of our field—we’re simply enjoyable to work with.
👥 Our team
Joram Teusink
Joram is a strategic thinker with a broad background in IT and information security. As a former Information Security Officer and security advisor, he helps organizations gain control over their digital resilience. He has experience with setting up security policies, conducting risk assessments, and aligning with frameworks such as NIS2 and ISO 27001 — always translating theory into realistic execution.
He values clarity, structure, and advice that’s actually usable.
Hans Minten
Hans is a technically skilled cybersecurity analyst with a background in networks, infrastructure, and systems administration. As a certified ethical hacker, penetration tester, and Red Team Operator, he conducts vulnerability scans and threat assessments, but also supports detection, incident response, and improving monitoring capabilities. He operates comfortably across both offensive and defensive security – from SMEs to enterprise environments.
His strength lies in sharp observations, technical depth, and practical solutions without the noise.
Maarten Minten
Maarten is an experienced security officer with a practical approach to information security. He has extensive experience in developing policies, implementing logging and monitoring, and improving access control in complex IT environments. With a background as a team lead and systems administrator, he understands how security works in practice – not just on paper, but also in technology and behavior.
He always focuses on what’s possible – people-oriented, pragmatic, and workable.
🌐 Our Initiatives
In addition to our client work, we also invest in initiatives that contribute to greater insight and transparency within the cybersecurity sector. Our goal is to help not only organizations, but also raise broader awareness of digital risks.
🔎 DataLekt.nl
One of our initiatives is DataLekt.nl – an independent dashboard where we publish (almost) daily updates on data breaches and cyber incidents affecting Dutch organizations. The data is gathered from public sources and is structured, categorized, and made reusable by us.
With DataLekt.nl, we aim to promote a more realistic understanding of digital threats: less hype, more facts. The platform is used by organizations, journalists, and researchers looking for insights into incident trends and sector-specific risks.