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...
Government launches NIS2 Quick Scan
On February 29, the central Dutch government launched the NIS2 Quick Scan, which allows organizations to prepare for the new European NIS2 directive. This directive is aimed at increasing the digital...
Dutch government fails to meet implementation of NIS2 and CES on time
Businesses are not the only parties experiencing problems with implementing the new European regulations for Network and Information Security (NIS2) and the Critical Entity Resilience Directive (CER). In...
Your vote, your voice?
How hostile state actors are influencing democracy Over the last few years, attempts to meddle in election processes through cyberattacks have increased drastically, and the methods with which hostile...
Security vs. privacy
Security and privacy are two topics that are hardly mentioned in one breath in daily security operations. On the one hand, this is a good thing because when tactical and strategic thought is given to...
2024: you better take it personally!
Dear fellow CISOs, Welcome to 2024, a year where the cyber landscape isn't just evolving; it's demanding a revolution in how we think and act. The message for you is unequivocal: it's time to take it...