# Our Story

XFA is a cybersecurity technology company established in September 2021 by Lars Veelaert, a former cybersecurity advisor, and Gijs Van Laer, who holds a Ph.D. in cryptography and data security from Johns Hopkins University in the USA.

Our mission is to make device security simple and effective for every organization. We believe that security should be accessible to all, without compromising on protection or adding unnecessary complexity.

We continuously innovate to stay ahead of emerging threats and provide cutting-edge security solutions.

#### Leadership

#### Lars Veelaert

CEO & Co-Founder

#### Gijs Van Laer, PhD

CTO & Co-Founder

#### Board

#### Emile Symons

Board Member | PMV

#### Gauthier van der Elst

Board Member | ScaleFund

#### Maurice Beckand Verwee

Board Member | Curiosity

#### Isabelle Tennstedt

Board Observer | Seeder Fund

#### Investors

#### Our partners

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## Want to join our team?

###### At XFA, we're on a mission to make the digital world a safer place. If you're passionate about innovation, thrive in a collaborative environment, and want to make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.

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