Kai Castledine / KSEC Group
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Founder, The KSEC Group

Hi, I'm Kai Castledine.

Exploring security, systems, business, and everything in between.

Currently focused on The KSEC Group. Available for advisory work, speaking and select introductions.

Kai Castledine

About

Security is a human problem

I work at the intersection of security, entrepreneurship and hands-on advisory. KSEC was founded on a simple idea: real security starts with understanding, not just of systems, but of the people who use them. That philosophy has shaped everything I have done since, from building businesses and security service platforms to developing tools that empower individuals and organisations alike. I believe security is more than a technical challenge, it is a human one, and often the biggest breakthroughs come from the spaces between disciplines.

The things I've built

Ventures and brands

KSEC Worldwide

Hands-on hardware hacking tools, embedded devices, and security-focused platforms.

KSEC

Specialist security tools, training and advisory across 96+ countries.

OnlySecurity

Specialist security training platform and marketplace, authored by working security professionals.

KSEC Pro Pick

Curated range of lock picking and covert entry tools, trusted by professionals.

The KSEC Group

Parent entity consolidating operations, training brands, and product lines.

Castledine Holdings

Private holdings entity for managing group equity, brand IP, and long-term asset strategy.

Castledine & Co

Boutique brand focused on property, capital management, and strategic ventures.

BSides Brighton

Backing the UK security community through sponsorship, mentorship, and collaboration.

92%
Client retention
400+
Projects delivered
14+
Years hands-on
39K
Customers and contacts

Experience

The path here

University at 16
Began a Bachelor's degree in Computing Science after being fast-tracked from college.
IT Systems Admin and Support
Infrastructure work across SMB and SME environments.
Security Consultant
Context Information Security, now Accenture Security.
Head of Offensive Security
Informer, acquired by BugCrowd.
Founder
KSEC and the subsequent ventures across the group.