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Steven Debruyn

Steven Debruyn

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Cybersecurity Leader & Awareness Expert - NMBS/SNCB

With a lifelong passion for technology that began in the 1980s, Steven Debruyn is a seasoned cybersecurity expert with over 30 years of experience at the intersection of technology, security, and human behaviour. As Domain Lead Cybersecurity Awareness at NMBS/SNCB, he drives large-scale awareness programmes for 20,000 employees, aligning human risk management and organisational resilience. 

With a career rooted in early tech innovation—from building and selling his first self-assembled PCs in the ’80s to leading anti-piracy operations with law enforcement including INTERPOL, —Steven combines deep technical insight with strategic leadership. He is a recognised voice in cybersecurity awareness and behavioural change, delivering compelling, interactive workshops and keynotes at high-profile institutions including ENISA and the Belgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. 

Fluent in multiple languages and skilled at bridging technical and executive domains, Steven helps to build a strong security culture from the inside out.