Gaute has dedicated his career to the world of cybersecurity, combining academia, industry, and media to make a significant impact. Currently, he is an inventor, innovator and CTO at Diri AS, where our goal is to create the world's best cyber risk management tool. Additionally, Gaute shares his knowledge as an Associate Professor in Cybersecurity at NTNU, contributing to the growth and development of future cybersecurity professionals. His contributions extend way beyond the classroom. His work has been cited over 500 times and has also participated in various debates regarding topics such as cybersecurity, social media security, and datacenters.