Charl van der Walt

Global Head of Security Research at Orange Cyberdefense

Charl van der Walt is Head of Security Research for Orange Cyberdefense, where he leads a specialist security research unit that tracks, analyses & communicates significant themes in the security. Previously Charl was a co-founder of SensePost – a penetration testing company that has made a mark on the industry globally for two decades now, and the lead for a global threat detection operation based in the UK. Charl and his team are globally recognized and frequently showcased at international security events. Orange’s access to authentic security data as an operator, and their deep focus on intelligence and research, place Charl in a unique position to understand and comment on the fundamental dynamics of the security.