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About ICTLAB

A Brussels-based cybersecurity consultancy and IT partner, building secure digital infrastructure for European businesses since 2022.

Our Story

ICTLAB was founded in 2022 in Brussels with a clear mission: to make enterprise-grade cybersecurity and IT infrastructure accessible to businesses of all sizes. We saw too many companies struggling with fragmented IT services, bolt-on security, and vendors pushing products over solutions.

We took a different approach. We built a team of specialists who think security-first, own projects end-to-end, and recommend what is genuinely best for each client — not what earns the biggest margin.

Today, ICTLAB serves clients across Belgium and the European Union, from fast-growing startups to regulated enterprises. Our SOC-as-a-Service platform GWARD extends our mission further, delivering 24/7 threat detection and compliance monitoring to SMEs that previously could not afford a dedicated security operations center.

2022

Founded

4

Team Members

EU

European Reach

24/7

SOC Monitoring

Meet the Team

A small, senior team with deep expertise in cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, and modern web development.

CK

Caner Korkut

CEO & Founder

Cybersecurity expert with OSCP and ISO 27001 Lead Auditor certifications. Caner leads ICTLAB's strategy and oversees all offensive security engagements.

LV

Lars Verhoeven

Senior Security Engineer

Specializes in penetration testing, red teaming, and security architecture. Lars designs and executes complex security assessments for enterprise clients.

AM

Amir Mansouri

Cloud & DevOps Engineer

Kubernetes and cloud infrastructure specialist with a focus on secure-by-design deployments. Amir architects scalable, resilient systems on AWS, Azure, and GCP.

SD

Sofia De Smet

Full-Stack Developer

Builds performant web applications with Next.js, React, and modern backend stacks. Sofia combines clean code with security best practices in every project.

What Drives Us

Security-First Mindset

Every solution we deliver is built with security at its core, not bolted on as an afterthought. From architecture to deployment, protection is baked in.

End-to-End Ownership

From initial audit to ongoing management, we stay with you for the full lifecycle. No handoffs, no finger-pointing — just accountability.

Vendor-Agnostic Approach

We recommend what is best for your business, not what earns us the biggest commission. Our independence ensures unbiased, optimal solutions.

Brussels-Based, Europe-Wide

Local presence with international delivery. Based in the heart of the EU capital, we serve clients across Belgium and Europe with confidence.

Certifications & Compliance

Our methodologies are aligned with internationally recognized frameworks and European regulatory requirements.

ISO 27001

Our security methodology follows ISO 27001 standards, ensuring systematic information security management across all engagements.

NIS2

We help organizations achieve and maintain NIS2 compliance, the EU directive strengthening cybersecurity across critical sectors.

GDPR

Full alignment with GDPR requirements, ensuring data protection and privacy are embedded in every solution we build.

Ready to Work with Us?

Whether you need a security audit, a cloud migration strategy, or a complete digital transformation — our team is ready to help.