Business Continuity

Cyber ​​resilience of Dutch businesses is lagging behind the current threat level: that’s the conclusion of a recent study by ABN AMRO and MWM2 spanning 788 Dutch companies.

The cyber attack on Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) in January was largely due to known vulnerabilities and human errors, a research report by Fox-IT showed.

Over the past three years, the number of countries developing its offensive cyber operations has sharply increased, the AIVD states in its 2024 annual report.

Russian state-sponsored cyber-espionage group APT29, also known as Midnight Blizzard or Cozy Bear, has been linked to a new and sophisticated phishing campaign targeting Western diplomats.

As AI continues to rise, the number of machine identities continues to grow, currently exceeding the number of human ones by a ratio of 40:1.

The British National Cyber Security Centre has issued new guidance on post-quantum cryptography for large organizations including vital infrastructure.

Generative AI evolution, digital decentralizing, supply chain interdependencies, regulatory change, endemic talent shortages and a constantly evolving threat landscape: these are the top cybersecurity trends.

Pressure on CISOs is ever-increasing. Not only are security leaders held to an extremely high standard, but they also have to work with other teams to support business strategies.

The increased need to comply with regulations causes a loss of focus on underlying risks – which can ultimately jeopardize a company's continuity.

Chief Information Security Officers are gaining more influence within the C-suite and boardrooms.