First Keynote Speakers Announced for Cybersec Netherlands 2025

10 & 11 September 2025 | Jaarbeurs Utrecht

Cybersec Netherlands returns in 2025 with an urgent mission: to bring together experts, innovators, and decision-makers to strengthen our collective cybersecurity resilience. As digital risks evolve rapidly, it is essential to hear from voices who not only understand the landscape—but are shaping its future. We’re proud to introduce our first three keynote speakers: Onur Korucu, Bert Hubert, and Jake Moore. These thought leaders will address some of the most critical challenges in data protection, AI, encryption, cybercrime, and national cyber defense.

Onur Korucu – No more data hallucination by creating perfect encryption models

Cybersecurity & Data Protection Strategist | Forbes Tech Council Member | Global Keynote Speaker

As organizations accelerate their use of AI, the risks of data hallucination—false or misleading outputs generated by machine learning models—pose significant challenges to data integrity, decision-making, and security. In her keynote, Onur Korucu takes on this emerging threat with a bold approach: encryption models that are designed to be secure, resilient, and immune to misinformation at their core. With extensive experience in cybersecurity governance, compliance, and privacy across global markets, Onur will share how organizations can develop encryption strategies that reduce AI risks while supporting long-term digital transformation. Her talk will offer practical, strategic guidance for CISOs, data officers, and tech leaders working at the intersection of AI and cybersecurity.

Bert Hubert – Pre-War Reality Check: Defend Together

Founder of PowerDNS | Public Technologist | Advisor on Cyber & Ethics

Bert Hubert brings decades of experience in open source software, national security, and ethical tech development. As the founder of PowerDNS—now powering around 30 percent of internet domain names globally—and a former advisor to the Dutch Intelligence and Security Services, Bert understands both the technical and societal sides of cybersecurity. In his keynote, “Pre-War Reality Check: Defend Together,” he addresses the increasing fragmentation of our digital infrastructure and the need for unified defense strategies. With global tension and cyberthreats escalating, Bert calls on public and private sectors to work together—before reactive measures are no longer enough. Expect a compelling, provocative talk that connects current realities with a forward-looking strategy to build national and international cyber resilience.

Jake Moore – Facing reality: hacking facial recognition

Global Cybersecurity Advisor at ESET | Former Police Cybercrime Investigator | Media Commentator

Jake Moore has spent over 20 years tackling cybercrime—from the courtroom to the boardroom. With a career that began in the UK police force investigating digital forensics and computer crime, Jake now serves as Global Cybersecurity Advisor at ESET, where he regularly advises businesses, governments, and media outlets on emerging threats. In his keynote, “Facing reality: hacking facial recognition,” Jake exposes the hidden vulnerabilities in one of the most widely adopted technologies of our time. As facial recognition becomes a cornerstone of digital identity and physical access, it also becomes a high-value target. This keynote will explore just how easily these systems can be manipulated—and what organizations must do to protect against misuse, exploitation, and the erosion of trust. It’s a must-attend session for anyone concerned with AI, biometrics, surveillance, and personal freedom in the digital age.

As cyber attacks continue to threaten today’s tech landscape, this event is the premier platform for seasoned cyber security professionals and innovative start-ups to exchange knowledge and tackle cybersecurity challenges together. Organizations across all sectors will discover strategies to boost cyber resilience and safeguard critical assets. Don’t miss this chance to strengthen your cyber defenses!