Independent IT & Cybersecurity Consulting

Securing IT.
Enabling
Business.

Driving Growth.

Expert consulting for SMEs and scale-ups navigating IT infrastructure, cybersecurity challenges, and compliance obligations across Europe.

Why clients choose us
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15+ Years IT Leadership
International experience across Belgium, Portugal & beyond
Vendor-Agnostic Advice
No reseller incentives. Just the right solution for your needs
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Vlerick Business School
Digital Transformation & Business Development
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Entrepreneurial Track Record
Founder & successful business exit — 2020
A Gforce Networks company — part of a group covering IT, security & training.

Three Practice Areas,
One Trusted Partner

From firewall migrations to GDPR frameworks to digital transformation strategy — Gforce Consulting brings specialist depth across the full technology and compliance spectrum.

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IT & Cyber Infrastructure

Design, secure, and optimise reliable, scalable IT environments. We work with Cisco, Fortinet, and HP Aruba — and are strong advocates of open source tools and solutions, leveraging the best of both worlds for every client.

  • Cisco · Fortinet · HP Aruba infrastructure
  • Open source first — pfSense, OPNsense, Linux & more
  • Firewall migrations & LAN/WAN architecture
  • VPN, Zero Trust & endpoint protection
  • SIEM integration & security hardening
  • Network documentation & on-site audits
02
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Data Protection & Cyber Compliance

Safeguard data and ensure your organisation meets its regulatory obligations with confidence.

  • GDPR advisory, audits & gap analysis
  • DPO-as-a-Service (external Data Protection Officer)
  • Data governance frameworks & policies
  • ISO 27001 & NIS2 compliance alignment
  • Cybersecurity awareness & phishing training
  • Remediation planning & implementation
03
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Business & Digital Transformation

Leverage technology securely to accelerate growth, align IT with business goals, and drive innovation.

  • IT-to-business alignment strategy
  • Secure digital roadmap creation & execution
  • Fractional IT Manager / Virtual CIO for SMEs
  • Vendor management & project leadership
  • Digital transformation from Vlerick methodology
  • Scale-up & growth-stage technology advisory

Where Technical Depth
Meets Business Acumen

Gforce Consulting is led by Gilberto Torres, an independent IT and cybersecurity consultant with over 15 years of international leadership experience spanning infrastructure, compliance, and business transformation.

Having founded and scaled technology businesses in Belgium and Portugal — including a successful group exit in 2020 — Gilberto brings a rare combination of deep technical capability and genuine entrepreneurial perspective to every engagement.

This isn't just consulting. It's a partner who has built what you're trying to build, secured what you're trying to protect, and navigated the same regulatory landscape you're facing.

15+
Years Experience
3
Countries Operated
4
Languages
100%
Independent Advice
Vlerick Business School
SME Challenge Program — Business Administration, Digital Transformation & Business Development · 2017
Cisco CCNA Certification
Cisco Network Academy — Network Engineering · 2006
ICT Security Specialist
Intec Brussel — Network Security & Infrastructure · 2011
Gforce Group Founder
Built and scaled technology consulting operations across Portugal and Belgium · 2012–2025
Chief Data Officer & IT Manager
Essensium · Leuven, Belgium · CDO since May 2025 · IT Manager since Mar 2025
Multi-Vendor Technical Expertise
Cisco · Fortinet · HP Aruba · McAfee ePO · Open Source advocate · Cloud Architecture

A Clear, Structured Approach

01
Discovery & Audit

We start by understanding your current environment, challenges, and objectives — with no assumptions and no pre-packaged answers.

02
Analysis & Strategy

A clear picture of gaps, risks, and opportunities — translated into a prioritised, actionable roadmap tailored to your context.

03
Implementation

Hands-on delivery: from firewall configuration to compliance documentation — we execute alongside your team or independently.

04
Review & Support

We don't disappear after delivery. Ongoing support, monitoring, and adaptation as your business evolves.

A Simple Way
to Begin

Whether you need a full strategic engagement or a focused one-page web presence to launch your project — here's how we can start working together.

Consulting
IT & Cybersecurity Engagement
Tailored to your scope
Project-based or retainer · Flexible engagement models

From a one-off GDPR audit to a long-term Fractional IT Manager arrangement — engagements are scoped to your specific needs and budget.

  • Infrastructure audits & assessments
  • Compliance projects (GDPR, ISO 27001, NIS2)
  • DPO-as-a-Service retainer
  • Virtual CIO / Fractional IT Manager
Compliance
DPO-as-a-Service
Monthly retainer
Ongoing external Data Protection Officer service

Fulfil your legal obligation for a qualified DPO without the cost of a full-time hire. Ongoing advisory, incident response, and regulatory liaison included.

  • Acting external Data Protection Officer
  • GDPR compliance monitoring
  • Data breach response support
  • Staff awareness & policy reviews
Let's Talk

Ready to Strengthen Your
IT & Compliance Posture?

Tell us about your challenge. We'll come back to you within one business day with a clear, honest assessment of how we can help.

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📍 Leuven, Belgium