Simplifying Cyber Security upskilling
Discover the story, mission, and vision driving our dedicated team. Learn how we're committed to empowering your cyber security journey with tailored training and cutting-edge tools.
Our Story
From Research to Innovation
From research at Aalborg University to a groundbreaking cyber security platform, our journey is rooted in innovation, collaboration, and gamification.
Our story began at Aalborg University, where research into optimizing cyber security education sparked a journey that led to groundbreaking innovations. With a focus on gamification, we evolved from academic studies to a dynamic team dedicated to enhancing cyber security practices. The foundation was laid by passionate researchers and graduates, driving us to revolutionize how cyber security is taught and practiced.
- Research Roots. Innovation driven by extensive research and academic excellence at Aalborg University, laying the foundation for our cyber security advancements.
- Gamified Learning. Transforming cyber security education through gamification, making learning engaging and effective for diverse audiences from specialists to students.
- Collaborative Growth. A dedicated team of experts, brought together by a shared passion, continuously innovating to meet the evolving challenges in cyber security.
Our team, forged through years of research and collaboration at Aalborg University, is united by a common goal: to revolutionize cyber security education and practice. From pioneering gamified learning experiences to developing cutting-edge platforms, we are committed to making a lasting impact in the field.
Innovating Cyber Security Together
Our journey is powered by a dedicated founding team:
- Kristian Larsen, CEO
- Kristian Meincke, Sales & Marketing
- Amar Djebbara, Security & Operations
- Mikkel Christiansen, Research & Development
- Professor Jens Myrup Pedersen, Chairman of the Board
Together, we are committed to innovating cyber security education and practice, shaping the future of the industry through collaboration and vision.
Our Team
Meet the Firekindlers
Meet the dedicated team fueling the flames of Campfire Security's journey
The rocket marks our journey starters
Kristian brings a strong knowledge and experience about cyber security. With years of research and teaching at AAU, Kristian can arrange a cyber security workshop like no one else. Configuration of difficulty and topics before a workshop usually happens with his involvement.
Kristian joined the Campfire as a Co-Founder to provide commercial expertise and experience with entrepreneurship. With a technical mindset, he walks the walk and talks the talk of cyber security training.
Mikkel is developing applications like no one else. It does not take long from thought to feature implementation. Any customization or feature development will be taken care of by Mikkel and his team.
Amar has solid experience with hands-on cyber security, secure development and secure configuration. Servers are under his supervision, and he will ensure application stability and high uptime always.
Jens is our visionary Co-Founder and chairman of the Board. His expertise and knowledge about cyber security is second-to-none. Everywhere in the Danish cyber community, you will meet Jens. He is also a huge part of “De Danske Cybermesterskaber”, among many other things.
Abdallah brings extensive expertise in frontend development and user experience. Any concept for a user flow is quickly transformed into an intuitive, high-quality frontend solution and seamlessly integrated into our platforms.
Alejandro ensures that the learning material is of high quality and strives to provide the very best material for all our courses. He has a solid background within cyber security and knows how to communicate the complex topics to new users.
Frederik Larsen
Frederik has a lot of knowledge within campaigns and targeting the right audience. Our marketing is under strong supervision by him, and strategies will always involve his competencies.
Nina Pratt
Nina, with her journalism background and strong communication skills, simplifies complex topics with ease. If needed, she can hand-draw illustrations within hours, ensuring nothing is too complicated to convey.