Bruce Stout

Activist
DISC Type : Cd

Information security officer at De Nationale ombudsman

Rucphen, North Brabant, Netherlands

Overview

Bruce is an experienced Information Security Officer at De Nationale ombudsman, described as analytical and innovative. He has a strong technical background with roles as a Cyber Risk Specialist and IT Infrastructure Lead, holding the GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC) certification.

He appears passionate about working for mission-driven companies with a positive culture. His enthusiastic promotion of a former employers recruitment efforts highlights the value he places on joining an "awesome team" and contributing to a greater cause like saving the planet.

Unique fact: He is a strong advocate for his former employer Patagonias environmental mission, personally encouraging others to join and "help save our home planet! "

Personality Overview

Perfectionist

Meticulous

Observative

They care equally about the product and its potential impact.  They focus on objectivity in a pitch and pay little attention to bells and whistles. They don’t always try to control the conversation but neither do they like yielding it fully.

Topics They Care About

Information Security
His entire career, from engineer to officer, revolves around this, supported by a GSEC certification and SANS training.
Cyber Risk
Held a specific role as a Cyber Risk Specialist at CAK Groep, indicating direct experience in this domain.
Corporate Mission
Showed a strong connection to a former employer's environmental mission, suggesting he values purpose-driven organizations.

Media Appearances

Bruce has no verified media appearances

Work History

3-2026
Information security officer at De Nationale ombudsman
11-2025 - 3-2026
Cyber Risk Specialist at CAK Groep
5-2023 - 10-2025
IT Infrastructure & Cybersecurity Lead (EMEA) at Patagonia
3-2021 - 9-2024
IT Security Operations Specialist at Patagonia
4-2018 - 3-2021
IT Security Engineer at Van Oord

Education

Bruce has no verified education history

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Exp : 14 Location : Rucphen, North Brabant, Netherlands Job Level : N/A Designation : Information security officer at De Nationale ombudsman
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Insights For Selling To Bruce

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Ask them questions confidently while doing discovery, don’t be apologetic
  • Highlight the competitive differentiation of your product
  • Refer to testimonials from others in similar positions

DONT's

  • Don't try too hard to get friendly, let it happen with time
  • Do not give up if they are not convinced, try again with a different approach
  • Refrain from asking too many questions

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Bruce is

  • Belief in the product plays an important role, followed by objective proof and testimonials.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Bruce

  • They may hesitate slightly, but if they are not convinced, they will say no.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Bruce move?

  • Their decision making speed is somewhere in the middle.
  • Can Bruce take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks only after they have analyzed the advantages and disadvantages.

You And Bruce

Personality Compatibility


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