Cybersecurity recruitment expert

A safe digital world

NetTalent strives to safeguard the digital landscape by connecting top talent in the field of cybersecurity with visionary organizations. Our mission is to empower companies with the ‘human firewall’ they need to protect themselves against ever-changing cyber threats. Driven by excellence, integrity and innovation, we strive to be the trusted link between excellent cybersecurity professionals and progressive companies.

Integrity

We always strive to maintain the highest ethical standards in all our interactions with clients and candidates. Our company values reflect honesty, transparency and responsibility.

Expertise

We keep our eyes focussed so that we are always aware of the latest cybersecurity trends. Our approach has allowed us to build valuable, in-depth industry knowledge so that we clearly understand the requirements of our clients and candidates.

Customer oriented

We stand for a personalized, solution-oriented approach and emphasize the importance of representing candidates with the right competencies. Quality over quantity. Long-term relationships over short-term gain.

Empowerment

We guide and support our candidates in their career choices. We build long-term relationships with our candidates, based upon trust and a mutual win-win.

Alertness

We respond quickly to the needs and wishes of both our customers and our candidates. Moreover, we demonstrate flexibility in adapting to fast-changing circumstances.

Collaboration

We foster a collaborative and inclusive working environment and work as a close-knit team every day to achieve the goals and ambitions of our clients and candidates.

Michael Cookson

Founder Michael Cookson

“I founded NetTalent to better serve a vital niche within the IT recruitment sector. Cybersecurity is such an important aspect of the business world that it deserves its own dedicated recruitment specialists: experts who understand the unique demands of their organisations and who can identify the best career opportunities for our specialist candidates.”

Who am I?

  • Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of Lancaster, UK.
  • Living in Belgium for 25 years, where I have always been deeply involved in the IT recruitment sector.
  • Founder of one of the first 100% specialized IT recruitment companies in Belgium.
  • Successfully set up and managed IT recruitment organisations with offices in Belgium, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, France and Dubai, with teams of up to 35 recruiters.
  • A passion for connecting ambitious companies and talented cybersecurity professionals.