"The CISO is no longer just a necessary evil"
Both CISOs started by commenting on the drivers of cybersecurity nowadays, the global situation and the context where cybercrime has emerged as the world's third-largest economy, trailing only the United...
“Become the enabler, not the blocker”
“Becoming the CISO of Stedin wasn’t the most logical career path for me. After having studied Chemistry, I discovered my interest in IT and moved on to become an SAP Security Consultant. However, after...
Zero Trust: how do I make it concrete?
Every year, there are numerous research and consultancy firms with all kinds of overviews of strategic trends in IT and cybersecurity. Gartner, which was referred to last month on this platform, is no exception
Are you ready for NIS2?
Although the Dutch legislation for NIS2 is running behind, the Dutch business sector should start getting their things in order, especially if they are dependent on international customers and suppliers. If...
Offensive cyber ops continue to increase, MIVD calls for adequate mandate, legal revisions
The Netherlands remains an important target for Russian and other offensive cyberoperations, the Dutch Military Intelligence and Security Service (MIVD) stated in its yearly report this week. In order to...
Open-source software supply chain attacks are on the rise – but they’re mainly our own fault
How do we find vulnerabilities in software and prevent cyberattacks? Most of the time, it takes entire teams at big tech companies. Often, we do not even find them before it’s too late. But sometimes, it...
"Government action against ransomware necessary"
The government should actively support the business community in the fight against cybercrime through targeted measures such as investment deductions and reduced VAT rates for security services. This is the...
One third Dutch companies susceptible to data breaches due to poor compliance
More than a third of all Dutch companies failed a compliance audit in the past 12 months. As a result, they are ten times more likely to suffer a data breach. Ten percent of Duch companies became victim of...
Eight cybersecurity predictions for this year (and beyond)
In March, Gartner revealed its cybersecurity predictions for 2024 and beyond. Its analysts believe generative AI (GenAI) adoption will close the cybersecurity skills gap and reduce employee-driven...
A cyber-samurai in the digital dojo...
In the serene yet potent ethos of ancient Japan, where the discipline of Budo, the martial way, was not merely about combat but a profound journey towards self-mastery, integrity, and the protection of...
