Cybersec Netherlands

Brenno de Winter

Founder and CEO De Winter Information Solutions

The keynote, tied to *The Validation Crisis* book release, explores cybersecurity challenges, cultural gaps, AI's dual role, and industry complexities. It emphasizes aligning leadership and operations, fostering a security culture, and adopting a proactive approach to AI-related risks.

Caity Randall

Founder & CEO – Sustainabil.IT

In today's interconnected world, cyber security is not just a necessity but a strategic advantage. This keynote will explore how leveraging cyber security compliance can drive resilience, sustainability, and strategic growth for organisations.

Bas Dunnebier

Chief Science and Technology Officer at The General Intelligence and Security Service (AIVD)

The keynote addresses the increasing threats to the Netherlands' national interests, stressing the need for heightened awareness across public and private sectors. It emphasizes that protecting the nation, especially in the digital realm, requires collective action, not just government efforts.

Serge Christiaans

Aviation Cybersecurity Expert – Aviation Cyber Academy

Captain of an Airbus A320. Christiaans talks about the various threats encountered when boarding an aircraft and how cybersecurity plays a crucial role in aviation safety.

Geert Baudewijns

CEO, Founder, Cybercrime Negotiator | Secutec

Discover the high-stakes world of ransomware negotiations, where cyber experts broker deals with hackers to minimize damage. This session explores hacker tactics, negotiation strategies, and proactive defenses, offering valuable insights for anyone intrigued by digital security.

Matthijs van der Wel – ter Weel

Strategic Advisor | Orange Cyberdefense

This keynote draws parallels between military crisis management and handling cyber crises in organizations, emphasizing how military command structures and clear, decisive leadership can improve responses. It highlights the importance of bridging the gap between technical experts and leadership for effective crisis management.

Marcel Vielvoije

Lead Crisis Communication | Northwave Cyber Security

This keynote reveals the hidden world of cyber-attack communication strategies, including interactions with threat actors, employees, and the press. It explores the complexities of threat actor communication versus cyber negotiations, using real-world examples and interactive decision-making scenarios.

Sumeet Kukar

Cyber Security | the Cyber Siblings

This interactive session explores global cyber threats, analyzing risks across 10 countries in 4 regions. It covers drivers behind cyber risks and offers practical steps for shaping cyber strategy and enterprise risk management for businesses.

Dave Maasland

CEO ESET

This presentation explores how hybrid threats target not only systems but also democracy, affecting both private and public sectors. It offers a fresh perspective on cybersecurity partnerships, making it relevant to anyone invested in digital society protection.

Jeremy Rollison

Head of EU Policy, European Government Affairs | Microsoft

This keynote will unpack the EU’s latest cybersecurity regulations, including NIS2 and CRA, covering new requirements for networks, products, and supply chains, and examining their impact on business resilience, compliance, and cross-border operations.

Henrique van Huisstede

Accountmanager Public Private Partnerships at Dutch Police

The session "Operation Endgame" covers the successful takedown of the IcedID botnet through international law enforcement and private sector collaboration, offering insights into the challenges and solutions applied during the operation.

Taco Mulder

CISO FOD BOSA (Belgian government)

NIS 2, effective October 18, 2024, requires Belgian entities to meet minimum security standards. Belgian federal entities focus on people, processes, and technology for compliance, prioritizing "Compliance through security, not security through compliance."

Bart Preneel

Professor – COSIC KU Leuven

AI is revolutionizing cybersecurity with intelligent threat detection and automation. However, privacy risks and misuse persist, necessitating privacy-preserving techniques and legal frameworks like the EU AI Act for responsible deployment.

Frank Breedijk

Chief Information Security Officier – Schuberg Philis

The keynotes of the likes of Microsoft, Google and Apple can all be summarized in 10 words: “A.I., A.I., A.I., Large Language Model, A.I., A.I., GPT, A.I. …“, so no doubt artificial intelligence holds a promise for the future. But what promise? Will A.I. save use or doom us? Or is it too soon to tell?

Anu Kukar

Managing Director, Cybersecurity Strategy and Advisory Lead, Australia & New Zealand

One of the 'Global Power 100 Women in Cyber 2022' and awarded as IT Security Champion in Australia in 2021. Kukar shares her experiences and insights on the challenges and opportunities in the world of cybersecurity.

Simon Leech

CISSP-ISSAP CCSP CISM CRISC | Security Executive at HPE | Technology Evangelist

This session addresses securing AI through proactive governance, exploring strategies to harness AI’s potential while managing cybersecurity risks. It covers real-world challenges, starting points, and prioritization to balance innovation with responsible, impactful AI implementation.

Soenil Soebedar

Founder SOEBIT Cybersecurity | Security Architect |Cryptography/PKI Specialist| Penetration Tester & Freelancer for Ministry of Dutch Defense

Quantum computing, AI, and ML are transformative technologies revolutionizing industries like healthcare and finance by automating processes and improving efficiency. However, quantum computing's potential to break current encryption methods raises significant cybersecurity concerns.

Dimitri van Zantvliet

Director Cybersecurity / CISO at Dutch Railways (NS)

Dutch Railways, with ten security domains, sees cybersecurity as its newest focus. Discover how cyber evolved, the CISO's strategic roadmap, their digital resilience efforts, and the transformative role AI plays in their future.

Ramsés Gallego

ISACA Hall of Fame, ISACA Barcelona Chapter President, Executive Vice President Quantum World Association.

Change is constant, and organizations must adapt to stay competitive. In a world driven by technology, success requires embracing time-to-value strategies. Attendees will learn the importance of adaptability in shaping business strategies for the future.

Han Bouwmeester

Full Professor of Operational-Military Studies | Netherlands Defence Academy

Han's presentation examines the geopolitical landscape, highlighting over 110 armed conflicts, with cyber threats being a major concern for Western nations. He focuses on key lessons from the Ukraine war and the Israel/Hamas/Hezbollah conflict.

Iris Koster

Accountmanager Public-Private Partnerships Digital Crime at Dutch Police

This session covers "Operation Stargrew: the rise of cybercrime as a service," focusing on the Dutch National Police's takedown of LabHost, a phishing-as-a-service platform. Attendees will learn how cybercrime as a service operates and why collaboration is crucial to combat it, even for those outside the cybersecurity industry.