About ANSEC Group

Research-driven cybersecurity and risk management experts

Our Services

High-impact solutions for data, security, and compliance challenges.

Our Mission

At ANSEC Group, our mission is clear: help organizations solve complex data analytics and security challenges while accelerating their business goals. We deliver tailored, high-impact solutions - not generic checklists - to strengthen strategy, operations, and risk posture across people, processes, technology, and governance.

We work as collaborative partners, providing prioritized, easy-to-implement recommendations that drive both security and business value. Our commitment extends beyond clients - we invest in research and share resources to empower the broader community.

Our Guiding Principles:

Excellence - We don't settle for good enough. Every solution, insight, and deliverable is held to the highest standard.
Service - We lead with purpose and accountability, always asking how we can best serve our clients, community, and industry.
Integrity - Trust is everything. We deliver with honesty, transparency, and a deep respect for the responsibility clients place in us.

Our Competitive Edge

At ANSEC Group, our competitive edge comes from a proven blend of expertise, industry insight, and client-first execution. With decades of experience across finance, retail, e-commerce, healthcare, higher education, and more, we understand the unique challenges organizations face - and how to solve them.

We bring the discipline and precision of top-tier consulting firms together with the agility and deep specialization of a boutique partner. That's why over 80% of our clients return for continued support.

Our advantage is built on three pillars:

Proven Expertise
Tailored Solutions
Measurable Results

Business-Aligned Security

At ANSEC Group, our work goes beyond protecting data - we align every solution with your broader business strategy. We deliver actionable intelligence and risk-aware recommendations that drive confident decisions and sustainable results.

Balance Business Needs with Risk - We help you pursue growth and innovation while managing cyber threats, compliance, and operational risk.
In-Depth Analysis & Strategic Recommendations - Our expert assessments turn complex data into clear direction - providing insights that strengthen performance, resilience, and competitive edge.
Outcomes That Matter - Every engagement is guided by your objectives, ensuring that our work supports measurable business impact, not just technical fixes.

Outcome Driven

Security work aligned with broader business strategy.

ANSEC delivers actionable intelligence and risk-aware recommendations that strengthen performance, resilience, and competitive edge.

Meet the Team

Hans Lanslots

Information & Technology Leader | Co-Creator of C.O.M.P.L.Y.

Hans Lanslots is an accomplished Information and Technology leader with over three decades of experience guiding complex, cross-functional IT organizations and designing high-performing, secure technology environments on both sides of the Atlantic. He is the Co-Creator of C.O.M.P.L.Y.

Until 2021, Hans served as Chief Information and Technology Officer of APG Asset Management US, where he was a member of both the US Executive Board and the Global COO Management Team. In this role, he bridged the New York IT organization - supporting both the US business and the APG Asia office - and drove the strategic and tactical alignment between the US and Netherlands IT organizations, focused on the global Run and Change dimensions of IT. In 1998, he co-founded APG Asset Management US, a company with multi-billion-dollar assets under management.

Core Expertise

ISO-compliant process and control design and implementation
Development of resilient, high-performing control frameworks
Strategic leadership in information security, data protection, and operational excellence
AI-driven prompt architect and expert in AI-driven solutions
Broad portfolio of technical IT certifications validating advanced expertise

Client Commitment
Hans brings a unique blend of deep European roots and extensive U.S. executive experience, combining technical mastery, strategic vision, and innovative thinking. He partners with business leaders to strengthen security, streamline operations, and align compliance with enterprise objectives. His focus on trust, measurable results, and long-term value creation helps organizations thrive in an evolving digital landscape.

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Steffani Burd, Ph.D.

Founder of ANSEC | Co-Creator of C.O.M.P.L.Y.

Dr. Steffani Burd is an expert in developing and implementing empirically based, high-impact solutions that protect organizations' information assets, improve business outcomes, and leverage security compliance.

She is the Founder of ANSEC and Co-Creator of C.O.M.P.L.Y., an AI-driven solution that simplifies how organizations achieve and demonstrate security compliance.

Core Expertise

Consulting & research services for data analytics and information security
Security auditing & investigative research on emerging vulnerabilities
Proven leadership, project management, and communication skills

Publications & Media
Steffani has authored 10+ articles and been featured in 40+ outlets including USA Today, MSN, CNET, and the DHS Infrastructure Report. Her research spans security, analytics, biology, and psychology.

Global Perspective
Steffani brings international experience from her experiences in Australia, Canada, the UK, and New Zealand, with extensive cross-cultural exposure from travel throughout Asia and in Africa and Europe. She speaks Spanish and Mandarin Chinese.

Client Commitment
With a proven track record of innovation, research, and practical application, Steffani is dedicated to helping organizations not only strengthen their security posture but also unlock new opportunities for growth. She partners with clients as a trusted advisor, bringing the insight, clarity, and strategies needed to take their business to the next level.

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