Mickey De Baets

CEO

Brussels, Brussels Region, Belgium6 yrs 10 mos experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

Expert in advanced threat simulations for cybersecurity.
Proven experience in penetration testing and red team exercises.
Strong background in teaching cybersecurity concepts.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Cybersecurity Specialist with a focus on penetration testing and threat simulation.

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Skills

Core Skills

Penetration TestingCybersecurity

Other Skills

Ethical HackingCobalt StrikeOutflank OSTMITRE ATT&CKSocial EngineeringThreat-led penetration testingAttack simulation exercisesLinuxActive DirectoryWindowsWeb ApplicationsCisco-technologiePowerPointHTMLPython

Experience

6 yrs 10 mos

Total Experience

2 yrs 3 mos

Average Tenure

2 yrs 4 mos

Current Experience

Vectra ai

Lead Offensive Security Engineer

Sep 2025 – Present · 8 mos · Brussels Metropolitan Area · Remote

As a freelance Offensive Security Consultant, I specialize in developing advanced threat simulations for Network Detection and Response (NDR) solutions. Using tools like Cobalt Strike and Outflank OST, I conduct simulated attacks to showcase the critical value of NDR products by bypassing traditional security controls such as EDR, AV, and NGFW. My work involves mapping adversary tactics to the MITRE ATT&CK framework, crafting custom attack scenarios, and demonstrating detection capabilities within the NDR product.
I focus on creating detailed PoC scenarios that highlight real-world threats and tailor solutions that emphasize threat intelligence and advanced detection.

Penetration TestingEthical HackingCybersecurityCobalt StrikeOutflank OSTMITRE ATT&CK

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2 roles

Manager Cyber Security Consultant

Aug 2025 – Sep 2025 · 1 mo · Brussels, Brussels Region, Belgium · On-site

Senior Cyber Security Consultant

Jul 2024 – Aug 2025 · 1 yr 1 mo · Brussels, Brussels Region, Belgium · On-site

Execution of threat-led penetration testing and red / purple team exercises by utilising well-known and established frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK and TIBER-EU.
Perform attack simulation exercises / threat-led penetration tests using well known Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) that cyber threat actors use to plan and execute cyber-attacks on business networks.
Perform penetration tests on various platforms and technologies, such as external and internal infrastructures, web applications, and mobile applications, to identify security weaknesses and misconfigurations.
Perform social engineering assessments (email phishing, vishing, physical access attacks) to simulate the theft of passwords, infiltrate systems, and download malware / ransomware to assess the security awareness and physical security controls of Organizations.
Perform source code review to identify software vulnerabilities and detect malware or malicious embedded code.
Perform cloud, server, network, and middleware security configuration assessments.
Perform architecture reviews for cloud and on-premises IT environments.
Collaborate with a team of cyber security specialists to maintain, develop, and update security testing methodologies.
Prepare reports and present on vulnerabilities and exploitation techniques to client stakeholders.
Coaching and developing team members through sharing of experience and knowledge.
Develop constructive client relationships, both inside and outside EY.
Keep up to date with the latest penetration testing techniques and the current threat landscape.
Maintain knowledge about current security standards, systems, and authentication protocols.
Provide awareness to clients’ staff about potential threats and cyber security best practices.