When cybersecurity threats evolve by the minute and regulations seem like a maze, most leaders find themselves overwhelmed, asking, how can I keep my business safe without losing focus on growth?

For Mathieu Gorge, that question wasn’t just theoretical, it was personal. He saw how countless executives were drowning in acronyms like PCI DSS, HIPAA, and GDPR, trying to stay compliant while still running their businesses. He understood that compliance wasn’t just a checklist, it was about building trust, protecting reputations, and ensuring long-term resilience.

That’s what led him to create VigiTrust.

As Founder and CEO, Mathieu made it his mission to simplify the complex. He built VigiTrust around a single belief: businesses deserve more than just tools, they need clarity, structure, and a trusted partner. His answer? VigiOne, a powerful platform for Integrated Risk Management that doesn’t just guide companies to compliance, it helps them understand and own it.

Powered by insights from the VigiTrust Global Advisory Board and rooted in Mathieu’s decades of experience, VigiOne is now used in over 120 countries. But behind the global reach is still the same commitment: helping people feel secure, not just systems.

Because at the heart of VigiTrust is something deeper, peace of mind.

And that’s what Mathieu and his team deliver every day: a sense of control in a world full of uncertainty.

 

Where It All Began: A Founder Who Saw the Future

Long before cybersecurity became a boardroom buzzword, a young IT consultant named Mathieu Gorge saw something others didn’t. In the early 2000s, as businesses were going digital at an unprecedented rate, few realized the Pandora’s box they had opened—one that stored data, yes, but also vulnerabilities, risks, and regulatory liabilities. Mathieu saw the danger lurking in the background and made a decision that would shape the rest of his life. In 2003, with nothing more than insight, ambition, and a relentless drive, he founded VigiTrust.

But this wasn't just another tech startup. Mathieu’s vision was deeply human. He wasn’t obsessed with firewalls or software patches. He was obsessed with people—their behaviors, their awareness, and their blind spots. For him, cybersecurity was never just about protection. It was about accountability.

He knew companies didn’t just need tools—they needed a mindset shift. They needed to see security not as a one-time project, but as a continuous culture. Over the next two decades, this idea became the heartbeat of VigiTrust. With Mathieu at the helm, the company didn’t just offer solutions—it offered clarity in a world of complex regulations, rising threats, and digital chaos.

Today, when Mathieu steps onto global stages or consults Fortune 500 boards, he’s not just speaking as a CEO. He’s speaking as someone who, two decades ago, decided to bring responsibility back into the conversation.

 

Turning Vision into Product: The Rise of VigiOne

Every idea needs an engine to power it—and for VigiTrust, that engine is VigiOne, a cloud-based Integrated Risk Management (IRM) platform that embodies the company’s philosophy of practical compliance. Launched as a direct response to companies drowning in spreadsheets and fragmented processes, VigiOne brought structure where there was chaos.

Designed with simplicity in mind, VigiOne enables organizations to comply with multiple global standards—GDPR, PCI DSS, HIPAA, ISO 27001—through a single interface. No more scattered reports or manual tracking. With real-time dashboards, compliance scoring, automated reminders, and role-based access, businesses suddenly had something they never had before in cybersecurity: control.

But what truly sets VigiOne apart is how it was built for people, not just IT teams. It translates the language of cybersecurity into something boards and business users can understand. It guides, educates, and aligns stakeholders—from CISOs to customer service reps—under one unified goal: protect the data, respect the law, and build trust.

The platform’s adaptability made it an instant fit across sectors. Whether helping a hospital protect patient data or a retail chain ensure credit card compliance, VigiOne scaled effortlessly. Even Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) began adopting the tool to streamline compliance for their clients.

In a world of endless cybersecurity tools, VigiOne stands out for one reason: it doesn’t just track compliance—it nurtures it. It turns a company’s weakest links into its strongest allies. And that’s where the magic lies.

 

Changing Behavior: The Power of Awareness

Mathieu once said, “Cybersecurity isn’t a tech problem—it’s a human one.” And nowhere is this more evident than in VigiTrust’s emphasis on awareness. Because let’s face it: what good are the best tools if your employees still click phishing links?

That’s where VigiQuiz and the VigiTrust eLearning platform come in. Developed to address the human layer of cybersecurity, these tools transform passive employees into informed defenders. VigiQuiz gamifies cybersecurity training, making topics like ransomware, social engineering, and password hygiene feel less like lectures and more like brain workouts. Teams earn badges, track scores, and, most importantly, retain crucial information that can stop real threats in real time.

Complementing VigiQuiz is a robust library of eLearning modules. These courses cover everything from regulatory awareness to practical tips on secure remote work. They are tailored to different roles—because a finance manager faces different risks than a nurse or an IT technician. Each course ends with measurable assessments, giving managers insights into knowledge gaps and areas of concern.

But here’s the real breakthrough: VigiTrust’s educational tools don’t preach. They engage. They replace fear with empowerment. They don’t just say, “Don’t click that email.” They explain why it matters.

In doing so, VigiTrust does something remarkable. It changes behavior. It makes cybersecurity everyone’s responsibility—not just the IT department’s. And in a world where one careless click can shut down an entire business, that’s not just helpful. That’s game-changing.

 

Proving It Works: From Local Roots to Global Impact

 

From its modest beginnings in Dublin, Ireland, VigiTrust has grown into a global force. Today, it serves clients in over 120 countries, with a presence in industries as varied as hospitality, healthcare, finance, education, and government. Its influence is felt in the boardrooms of multinational corporations and the training rooms of small nonprofits alike.

Take, for example, the partnership with AccorHotels. When the hospitality giant needed to unify its PCI DSS compliance across hundreds of properties, it turned to VigiTrust. The results? Streamlined audits, reduced risk exposure, and a more secure guest experience. It was proof that VigiOne wasn’t just software—it was a strategic asset.

Recognition followed. VigiTrust and its CEO began collecting industry awards, from CyberNews Top Compliance Solution to Most Influential Cybersecurity Executive. But more importantly, their thought leadership began influencing policy discussions. Mathieu was invited to forums, panels, and summits, not to sell—but to shape the future of cybersecurity.

The company’s involvement in global security forums and its collaborative work with law enforcement, regulators, and industry bodies further cemented its reputation. VigiTrust wasn’t just reacting to cyber threats. It was helping define the rules of engagement.

And as threats became more sophisticated—ransomware-as-a-service, AI-driven scams, insider breaches—VigiTrust stayed ahead, proving that being proactive isn’t just a strategy. It’s a necessity.

 

The Bigger Mission

What started as one man’s idea has become a global movement. VigiTrust isn’t just selling software or training tools. It’s selling something far more valuable: trust. In an age where data breaches make headlines and public trust in institutions is fragile, VigiTrust offers something rare—certainty in uncertain times.

But for Mathieu and his team, the mission is far from over. They believe the future of cybersecurity depends not on more tools, but on better alignment. Alignment between tech and people. Between regulation and execution. Between risk and responsibility.

That’s why they continue to invest in community initiatives—from hosting roundtables with industry leaders to mentoring startups in the cybersecurity space. Their “5 Pillars of Security Framework” is now used by businesses and academic institutions alike. It’s no longer just a tool. It’s a language—a common ground for boards, CISOs, auditors, and frontline workers.

And perhaps that’s the real legacy VigiTrust is building. A world where security isn’t something we chase. It’s something we live. Where employees don’t fear cybersecurity—they understand it. Where boards don’t avoid tough questions—they ask better ones. And where organizations, big and small, don’t just comply with regulations—they believe in the value behind them.

Because at the end of the day, data is just numbers. It’s the trust behind that data—between customers and companies, between users and systems—that truly matters. And thanks to VigiTrust, that trust is no longer a vague ideal. It’s becoming a reality.