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Most IT pros know how to fix things.

But fixing things doesn’t get you into the boardroom.

Hi. I’m Lars, and after 20+ years in IT and over a decade as a CISO, I’ve seen the same pattern over and over:

Smart, capable professionals often remain stuck in reactive roles because no one has taught them how to think, speak, and lead strategically.

That’s where I come in.

I help technical cybersecurity professionals make the shift from tactical execution to strategic leadership, enabling them to translate risk into business value, gain executive trust, and future-proof their careers.

Through my community, The CISO Launchpad, I’ve built a step-by-step transformation that teaches:

How to move from doing to deciding

How to align security with business goals

How to build visibility and credibility—without chasing more certs

And how to lead with confidence, clarity, and real executive presence

Whether you’re a sysadmin, security engineer, or mid-level manager, your skills have taken you far.

Now it’s time.

If you’re ready to think like a strategist and finally be seen as one, join my community!

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If you’d like to connect, collaborate, or join my free community CISO LaunchPad

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