About Us
Daren Klum
CEO & Co-Founder
Daren Klum is the CEO and Co-Founder of Secured2 Corporation, and the innovator pioneering physics-based security, AI-safe data protection and its patented QuantaMorphic® technology. With over two decades of experience in technology, Klum has founded & led ventures like LiquidCool Solutions and held positions at companies including Gartner, TW Telecom, Sprint Business, and Digital River. His expertise spans hardware and software engineering, information security, and corporate strategy. At Secured2, Klum is committed to redefining digital security by moving beyond traditional encryption methods to address emerging threats from quantum computing and AI-driven cyberattacks. Daren created over 60+ seminal patents in the fields of security, communications, internet, computing and immersion cooling.
Mark Hansen
CEO & Co-Founder
Mark Hansen is the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Co-Founder of Secured2 Corporation, a leader in quantum-secure and AI-safe data protection. With a strong background in software design, development, systems architecture, and technology strategy, Mark has been instrumental in building Secured2's cutting-edge security solutions. Prior to founding Secured2, he held senior technology leadership roles at large enterprises like UnitedHealthcare/Optum, where he oversaw software development for key business lines. Helping architect one of the largest cloud platforms in the world. Today, Mark guides Secured2’s technology stack & vision, ensuring its solutions stay ahead of evolving cyber threats while scaling to meet the needs of enterprise, government, and DoD clients.
Pete Birkeland
CFO
Pete Birkeland is the Chief Financial Officer at Secured2 Corporation, a Minneapolis-based cybersecurity company pioneering quantum-secure and AI-safe data protection solutions. Since joining Secured2 in 2014, Pete has been instrumental in shaping the company's financial strategy and operations. With a career spanning over two decades, he has held key financial leadership roles, including Principal at GO CFO and Leader of the RAIN Fund Program at RAIN Source Capital one of the largest national startup funding sources. Birkeland's expertise lies in raising capital, creating sustainable business models, and guiding companies through growth phases. His strategic financial oversight has been crucial in positioning Secured2 at the forefront of cybersecurity innovation.
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Mission & History
Secured2: Redefining Security for a Quantum-Secure Future
Secured2 is shattering the conventional tech success story by rising from the heartland of the Midwest, proving that groundbreaking innovation isn’t confined to Silicon Valley. Founded by visionary leaders Daren Klum and Mark Hansen, Secured2 is on a relentless mission to redefine the future of digital security—moving beyond the limitations of math-based encryption to establish an era of quantum-secure®, AI-safe protection.
With a world-class team of security pioneers and strategic alliances with industry titans like Google, Microsoft, AWS, and Oracle, Secured2 is leading the charge against the most critical threats of our time—quantum computing vulnerabilities, AI-driven cyber threats, and the global data privacy crisis. We aren’t just challenging the status quo; we are building the new standard for a secure, privacy-first digital world.
Our Mission:
To secure the future of data, communication, and infrastructure through quantum-secure®, physics-based protection—ensuring that businesses, governments, and individuals are safeguarded against the ever-evolving cyber landscape.
The future is here. Join us in building a new, unbreakable foundation for the digital age—as a partner, customer, or team member. Together, we’re not just innovating—we’re securing the world.
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Secured2's snapshot of corporate milestones
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Industry leading software and hardware solutions that are being put together as the world's first quantum-secure® & AI-safe platform.
Innovative new products
Markets
We serve a wide breadth of markets from consumer, small business, enterprise, financial, medical and government and military.
Who we serve
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Secured2 is redefining cybersecurity with 25 groundbreaking patents in quantum-secure encryption, AI security, and next-gen solutions.
Patents Awarded & Pending
Team
A team of passionate and skilled engineers, researches and military technologists that have come together to protect our nation.
Talented Employees
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Executive Leadership
COL. (ret) Steve Hood
VP Gov. & DoD
Colonel (R) Steve Hood is the Vice President of Government Solutions at Secured2 Corporation. Steve has a distinguished military career spanning over three decades. He served in key leadership roles, including commanding the National Ground Intelligence Center (NGIC) in Charlottesville Va and as the Director of the Joint Intelligence Operations Center (JIOC), Baghdad Iraq. COL (R) Hood has extensive experience in intelligence operations from the tactical to strategic levels providing him with an in-depth understanding of defense requirements and innovative cybersecurity solutions. COL Hood (R) served three tours within NSA and its extended enterprise focusing on developing and leading intelligence operations and supporting cyber missions at the national level. At Secured2, COL (R) Hood leverages his deep understanding of government and military needs to drive the development and implementation of cutting-edge security technologies to protect our warfighters.
Pete Perez
VP Enterprise Sales
Pete Perez is the Vice President of Enterprise Sales at Secured2 Corporation, a Minnesota-based cybersecurity firm pioneering quantum-secure and AI-resilient data protection solutions. With over two decades of experience in building and managing high-performance sales and alliance teams, Pete has been instrumental in driving enterprise market growth for Secured2. His expertise lies in developing strategic partnerships and delivering innovative security solutions to large-scale organizations. Pete's tenured career includes roles for companies like Check Point Software leading global cloud security, Ciara Technologies leading business development, Quantum where he lead channel marketing & sales and VMware where he led North American Sales.
Afonso Infante
VP Marketing
Afonso Infante is a veteran Technical Marketing and Systems Engineering Consultant with over 20 years of experience in cybersecurity, AI/ML, cloud infrastructure, and xIoT. He helps companies bridge technical innovation and go-to-market strategy, specializing in product positioning, competitive analysis, and technical enablement. Afonso has held senior roles at Tenable, Juniper, McAfee, and more—building high-impact content, deploying AI solutions, and driving enterprise sales success.
Kevin Calgren
VP Infrastructure
Kevin Calgren is the Vice President of Infrastructure at Secured2 Corporation, bringing over two decades of experience at the intersection of marketing, technology, and operations. Known for his ability to lead high-performing teams and develop innovative digital strategies, Kevin has built a career transforming businesses through data-driven solutions, SEO, cloud infrastructure, and IT systems management. Prior to Secured2, Kevin founded and led Web Javelin and founded Network Medics that he exited with NuMSP, where he led digital IaaS operations and grew the business into a large regional IT outsourcing player. At Secured2, Kevin plays a pivotal role in building the secure digital backbone powering the company’s next-generation quantum-secure solutions, application delivery and advanced artificial intelligence infrastructure.
Mark Moe
Board of Director
Mark Moe is a seasoned entrepreneur and advisor with over two decades of experience supporting startups and growth-stage companies. He is the Founder and Managing Partner of Moe & Co, a global strategy and consulting firm focused on entrepreneurship and innovation. Moe serves on the boards of several companies, including Secured2 Corporation, AirSelfie, Cytilife, Cardiology Prevention, and Prep Hoops, and has contributed to the University of Minnesota Venture Center’s Business Advisory Group. His previous roles include Managing Director at Cherry Tree, Partner at ThinkEquity Partners—where he led the Consumer Investment Banking practice—and Vice President of Global Business Development at GSVlabs in Silicon Valley. He holds a JD from the University of Minnesota Law School and was a licensed attorney in the State of Minnesota.
Stephen Boyle
Board of Director
Stephen Boyle is a veteran technology executive with over 30 years of experience in global sales and strategic partnerships. He currently leads Microsoft’s Global Systems Integrators and Advisory Partners division, driving digital transformation and AI adoption through key alliances. Previously, he held senior roles at Oracle, Sun Microsystems, and SHI International. Boyle is known for building impactful collaborations with firms like Capgemini and Kyndryl, helping position Microsoft as a leader in partner-led innovation.