Our Story

Forged at the Intersection of
Recruitment & Cybersecurity

SecureTalent wasn’t born in a boardroom; it was forged at the intersection of veteran recruitment strategy and elite cybersecurity operations.

Our story is a modern alliance of two industry specialists who realised that the traditional “keyword-matching” approach to tech hiring was failing both companies and candidates. By merging decades of placement expertise with deep-trench technical knowledge, we’ve redefined what it means to find talent in a high-stakes digital world.

Our Founders

A Powerhouse Partnership

The foundation of SecureTalent rests on the combined vision of two specialists at the top of their respective fields.

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David Press
The Recruitment Architect

As the founder of BPS Group, David brings over 20 years of experience navigating the evolution of the IT recruitment landscape. His career has been defined by an uncanny ability to understand human capital and a relentless drive to build lasting, transparent professional relationships.

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Chris Gatford
The Cyber Authority

A renowned figure in the security community, Chris has successfully built two premier cybersecurity consulting firms. His technical rigour and deep understanding of the global threat landscape provide the “inner workings” knowledge that most recruiters lack.

SecureTalent team collaborating

Built by practitioners.
For practitioners.

We’ve held the roles we recruit for. That changes everything.

The HackLabs Advantage

More Than a Recruitment Firm

As the dedicated recruiting division of HackLabs, SecureTalent occupies a unique position in the market. Because we are part of a leading cybersecurity firm, we leverage the technical advantages and infrastructure of our parent company to vet talent.

When we evaluate a candidate, we aren’t just looking at a CV; we are looking through the lens of active practitioners. We understand the nuances of the tech stacks, the pressure of the SOC, and the DNA of a great engineer because we work alongside them every day.

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Why It Matters to You

In a market saturated with generic agencies, SecureTalent offers something rare: Technical Sovereignty. We bridge the gap between human resources and the server room.

By combining David’s two decades of recruitment leadership with Chris’s elite technical pedigree, we offer our partners a hiring process that is faster, more accurate, and built on a foundation of total industry fluency.

“We aren’t just filling seats; we are securing your company’s future with the same precision we use to secure its data.”
Our Ethos

What We Stand For

We believe the strongest tech ecosystems are rooted in diversity and a genuine sense of belonging. To us, every voice isn’t just a metric — it’s a mission-critical asset.

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Transparency

No black boxes. We lead with honest communication and clear expectations at every stage.

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Customer-Centricity

Your goals are our North Star. We align our strategy with your specific vision and objectives.

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Ambition

We don’t just fill roles; we find the talent that scales companies and disrupts industries.

Accountability

We take ownership of our results, ensuring we deliver on every promise we make.

Beyond the Placement

For us, recruitment is more than business — it’s a commitment to human potential. By upholding these principles, we’ve created an environment where every individual is respected, valued, and heard, ensuring that both our clients and our talent thrive in an atmosphere of mutual success.

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