Session 2: Highly Resilient Organizations (HRO)

In today’s threat landscape, resilience is not optional—it’s strategic. That’s why we’re launching a focused research initiative for CISOs within High Resilient Organizations: those leading the way in preparing for emerging risks like quantum threats, cryptographic exposure, and complex supply chain dependencies. This study explores how resilient organizations manage digital risk, build cryptographic agility, and strengthen incident response. Participants receive early access to benchmark data, peer insights, and an executive-ready report tailored to board-level decision-making. Help define what cyber resilience looks like in 2025 and beyond. Join the study or request the insights firsthand.

From visibility to agility — Advancing security and governance across emerging technologies

Emerging technologies—including generative AI, low-code development, edge computing and quantum are reshaping digital infrastructure. These innovations drive competitive advantage, but they also introduce new risks, regulatory uncertainty and governance complexity. Many organizations struggle to maintain visibility and control as adoption differs from traditional security frameworks.

Forward-thinking CISO's are now changing their approach: from enforcing static controls to enabling agile, risk-aligned innovation. This requires new models for discovery, accountability and technology governanc, spanning both near-term operational technologies like AI and long-horizon shifts like Post Quantum Cryptography (PQC).

Program

• 1.30 – 2.00 PM Welcome
• 2.00 – 2.15 PM Opening & Introduction
• 2.15 – 3.15 PM Expert Presentation by Martin de Vries (CISO at VDL) and Q&A
• 3.15 – 3.45 PM Break
• 3.45 – 5.00 PM Expert Presentation by Aernout Reijmer (former CISO at ASML) and Q&A

• 5.00 – 6.00 PM Networking Reception

  This roundtable session is part of the Highly Resilient Organizations Program led by Research Supervisor Suzanne Janse. 

  

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