Martin Kofoed Høding is Partner and Chief Cyber Security Officer at itm8 Cyber Security Division, where he leads the group’s Security Consulting activities.

Martin began his career in law enforcement, serving for a decade in the Danish National Police, including as Police Superintendent at the National Cybercrime Centre (NC3). His work there focused on combating complex cybercrime and building national capabilities in digital forensics and incident response.

After leaving the police, Martin transitioned to the financial sector as Vice President at JN Data, where he was responsible for operational cybersecurity, crisis management, and incident response across Denmark’s critical financial infrastructure. In 2022, Martin joined the Danish cybersecurity firm Improsec, initially as a strategic advisor and later stepping into the role of CEO in October that same year.

Following the merger of Improsec into itm8, Martin was appointed to head the Cyber Security Division in November 2023. Today, he spearheads strategic and operational efforts to deliver cutting-edge security services to clients across both the private and public sectors.

Martin’s background uniquely combines hands-on technical expertise, executive leadership, and a deep understanding of threat actors, risk, and resilience - making him a leading voice in the Nordic cybersecurity landscape.