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Defend Iceland

Defend Iceland was founded by Theódór R. Gíslason in 2023 to develop a bug bounty platform with emphasis on the community. A software platform where the country's leading ethical hackers simulate the methods of hackers to identify security vulnerabilities software systems.

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The team

Theódór R. Gíslason
Chief Executive Officer and Founder
Hörn Valdimarsdóttir
Chief Operating Officer and Co-Founder
Markús Kötterheinrich
Chief Technology Officer and Co-Founder
Birta María Elvarsdóttir
Sales Consultant
Elvar Steinn Þorkelsson
Chief Revenue Officer
Halldór Sigurðsson
Full Stack Developer
Hjörtur Pálmi Pálsson
Head of Community
Hugrún Helga Stefánsdóttir
Marketing Specialist
Ingvi Steinn Ólafsson
Chief Product Officer
Patrekur Örn Friðriksson
Full Stack Developer

Partners

Defend Iceland's journey is built on collaboration with leading companies, institutions, and universities, all of which share a common vision of a more secure digital society.

Where are we headed?

Defend Iceland aims to transform the culture of cyber security and create a safer digital society.

How do we get there?

We use proactive security measures to ensure the safety of the digital infrastructure of companies and institutions, with the goal of increasing the community's resilience towards cybercrime.

We harness the skills of Defend Iceland's ethical hackers to simulate attacks and the methods of cybercriminals on our customers software systems.

This way we identify vulnerabilities and provide recommendations for improvements.

Defend Iceland's bug bounty platform is tailored to the needs of small and medium-sized enterprises. Its implementation is simple, quick, and cost-effective.

Want to report a vulnerability?

We encourage everyone to report any security vulnerabilities they find in software systems of companies, institutions, and organizations throughout the community.

Discovery

Did you find a vulnerability in a software system? Join the ethical hackers at Defend Iceland and contribute to the fight against cybercrime.

Experience and Knowledge

Your knowledge and skills can play an important role in strengthening Iceland's cyber security.

Make a Difference

Join the team of ethical hackers at Defend Iceland.

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