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...
The Great Reset – Why we haven’t yet seen the end of the Big Tech layoffs
After seeing two years of post-pandemic economic downturn and massive layoffs in the tech sector, mainly in the US, recovery seemed to be on the radar for 2024. However, jobs continue to be impacted. In...
Two thirds of employees gamble with security
Over two-thirds of Dutch employees knowingly put their organization at risk, leading to ransomware or malware infections, data breaches, or financial loss. More than four in five organizations surveyed...