Dennis Verslegers

Dennis Verslegers is an adjunct professor in the Executive Master in Digital Leadership & Transformation (Major IT Risk & Cyber Security Management) at Antwerp Management School, where he translates his practical experience into academic insights for future digital leaders. He conducts PhD research at the University of Antwerp on Digital Security Governance and Resilience, contributes to international research, and co-authored a book on security approaches for digital platforms. As an accredited ISACA CISM instructor, Dennis underlines his commitment to education and professional development.

In addition to his academic activities, Dennis also plays a leading role in practice. He leads a specialised team at the European Anti-Fraud Office, serves as Chief Information Security Officer at the Flemish Tax Department, and advises organisations as a strategic advisor at Orange Cyberdefense. With more than twenty years of experience, from ethical hacking and engineering to strategic leadership as CISO, Dennis combines technical depth with a strong understanding of governance, resilience, and secure software development.

Known for his ability to make complex security issues understandable, Dennis translates them into clear, actionable strategies that bridge the gap between business leadership and technical teams. His expertise focuses on enabling organisations to strengthen their defences while fostering innovation.

Guided by the principle that “Perfect security is a myth; near-perfect security is unaffordable,” Dennis advocates conscious, responsible choices that build resilience and trust without jeopardising digital transformation.

Dennis Verslegers is an adjunct professor in the Executive Master in Digital Leadership & Transformation (Major IT Risk & Cyber Security Management) at Antwerp Management School, where he translates his practical experience into academic insights for future digital leaders. He conducts PhD research at the University of Antwerp on Digital Security Governance and Resilience, contributes to international research, and co-authored a book on security approaches for digital platforms. As an accredited ISACA CISM instructor, Dennis underlines his commitment to education and professional development.

In addition to his academic activities, Dennis also plays a leading role in practice. He leads a specialised team at the European Anti-Fraud Office, serves as Chief Information Security Officer at the Flemish Tax Department, and advises organisations as a strategic advisor at Orange Cyberdefense. With more than twenty years of experience, from ethical hacking and engineering to strategic leadership as CISO, Dennis combines technical depth with a strong understanding of governance, resilience, and secure software development.

Known for his ability to make complex security issues understandable, Dennis translates them into clear, actionable strategies that bridge the gap between business leadership and technical teams. His expertise focuses on enabling organisations to strengthen their defences while fostering innovation.

Guided by the principle that “Perfect security is a myth; near-perfect security is unaffordable,” Dennis advocates conscious, responsible choices that build resilience and trust without jeopardising digital transformation.