Jaco Swanepoel is a dedicated cybersecurity professional with 15 years of expertise in Digital Forensics, Incident Response, and Cyber Threat Intelligence.

After completing his BSc Hons degree in Computer Science at the University of Pretoria, he began his career as a Digital Forensic Analyst. From an early stage in his professional career, Jaco participated in Dawn Raids conducted by the South African Competition Commission, assisted law enforcement agencies with various high-profile investigations, and testified in court as a Digital Forensic expert.

Following his certification as a PCI Forensic Investigator by the PCI Security Standards Council, Jaco conducted multiple PCI Forensic Investigations across South Africa, the UK, and Europe. He has also earned certifications from SANS in Digital Forensics, Incident Response, Threat Hunting, Malware Reverse Engineering, and Cybersecurity Leadership.

Today Jaco leads the Threat Hunting and Intelligence team for one of South Africa's banking giants. This team of specialists is responsible for identifying and tracking cyber threats targeting the Group, as well as conducting continuous Threat Hunting activities to uncover potential malicious activity.

Jaco is passionate about sharing his knowledge on various cybersecurity topics and is currently involved in several projects aimed at inspiring others to develop a similar enthusiasm for the field.