About SafetyX

Taking the Pain Out of CyberSecurity

An accredited UK CyberSecurity partner supporting mid-market and enterprise organisations with cost-effective, tailored security and compliance solutions.

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Our mission

Compliance and security, made simple

SafetyX exists to make world-class CyberSecurity accessible, transparent and actionable for every organisation we work with.

Founded by Cornelius W du Plooy, SafetyX is a UK-focused CyberSecurity consultancy with a clear mission: to take the pain out of security and compliance. With over 30 years of experience in global compliance and risk management, Cornelius is a Chartered Member of the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) and brings extensive knowledge across a wide range of industries.

SafetyX supports both large multinational corporations and SMEs, offering cost-effective CyberSecurity solutions. Cornelius leads a dedicated international team of expert consultants and professionals, each bringing deep expertise in offensive security, defensive operations, cloud security, application security, governance, risk and compliance, and auditing. Together, they offer pragmatic, tailored support across multiple legal frameworks and industry sectors worldwide.

What drives us

Values, vision and commitment

Values

At SafetyX, our values are the foundation of how we work and behave. They guide our actions, decisions, and relationships. Our Code of Ethics builds on these values, reinforcing our commitment to lawful, ethical, and responsible conduct in everything we do.

Vision

We lead by example — demonstrating how a company and its people can uphold the highest ethical and professional standards. We expect every employee to contribute to a culture of integrity, accountability, and safety in all that we do.

Commitment

We are known for being reliable, responsive, and easy to work with. We take pride in building strong relationships with our clients, based on trust, consistency, and clear communication — always committed to delivering top-quality service.

Our people

Meet the SafetyX team

A global team of security consultants, engineers and compliance specialists working as one accountable partner for your business.

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Cornelius du Plooy

Founder & CEO (Global)

With 30+ years of experience in global compliance and risk management, Cornelius is a Chartered Member of IOSH and brings extensive knowledge across a wide range of industries.

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Stefan du Plooy

Research and Development (Global)

Research & Development specialist with expertise in innovating platform features, enhancing user experience, and integrating cutting-edge technologies.

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Gert Nel

Training Partner (Global)

Two decades of global experience in security awareness, compliance training and technical education, delivering expert-led programmes that meet the highest standards.

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Vine du Plooy

Marketing Director (Global)

Marketing strategist with a passion for building trusted brands and helping clients discover practical security solutions that protect their people and operations.

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Elmarie Els

Compliance Lead (South Africa)

Oversees regulatory and audit requirements, ensuring clients meet national and international security and compliance standards.

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Glouda Goosen

Head of Operations (South Africa)

Leads the delivery of security solutions across South Africa, ensuring seamless coordination between testing, compliance and client support.

Work with a partner you can trust

Speak with our UK team for a free, no-obligation consultation and discover how SafetyX can simplify your CyberSecurity and compliance journey.

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