About NO|Complexity

Trust in security software is not only about the software itself, but also about the people and their beliefs. People’s core principles do shape software and communities around it.

Who is Behind NO|Complexity?¶

NO|Complexity.com is dedicated to solve business IT challenges in a rapidly evolving world. I’m Maikel Mardjan, and I believe that many business IT solutions are overly complex. Simple solutions have many advantages. But creating simple solutions is not simple. Tackling complexity challenges requires an unique combination of expertise, skills and people.

With extensive experience across multiple architecture disciplines — including IT Architect, Security Architect, Business Architect, and Enterprise Architect — I have helped numerous organisations design secure and resilient IT systems with a strong emphasis on simplicity and practicality.

I hold two Master’s degrees: an MSc in Business Studies from the University of Groningen and an MSc in Electrical Engineering from Delft University of Technology. I am also TOGAF 9 Certified and hold the CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) certification.

Finding genuinely capable security professionals is not primarily about collecting industry certifications or academic qualifications. What truly matters is practical, hands-on experience. In cybersecurity, one of the most valuable traits is the ability to keep learning. While technologies, tools, and industry hypes constantly evolve, the fundamental principles of information security have remained remarkably consistent over the past three decades.

Currently, I lead initiatives at NO|Complexity.com, an innovative IT company focused on straightforward solutions based in the Netherlands.

Certifications such as ISO 27001 and other industry-mandated standards play an important role in establishing structure and governance. However, they do not, by themselves, protect your information or systems.

True information security is delivered by skilled people supported by effective open source tools and processes. Certifications and standards are helpful frameworks, but they are not a substitute for experienced professionals who understand the real-world challenges of securing complex Python (and other) environments.

I created Python Code Audit because I believe existing tools fall short of what modern Python security demands. Python powers an enormous range of applications. From web services and data science to automation and AI and has become one of the most widely used programming languages in the world.

In the security industry, we often use complex terminology around risks, processes, and metrics. There is frequently a lack of transparency, and too much reliance on opaque, difficult-to-maintain security products.

I strongly believe that good cybersecurity tools should be open source, ideally under the GPL licence. While open source is not a guarantee of superiority over commercial solutions, genuine security begins with trust. Real Open source tools offer full transparency. You can inspect exactly how they work, what they detect, and their limitations.

A single tool will never solve all cybersecurity challenges. Effective security is always a combination of good tools, robust processes, and skilled people.

I am an active member of OWASP, a community where security professionals collaborate to share knowledge, experiences, and practical solutions with the goal of making our digital world safer.

Other NO|Complexity Publications¶

Cyber Security¶

Machine Learning - AI and Tools¶

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