Human resilience when truth is hackable
Artificial intelligence is forcing the next step in the human risk side of cybersecurity. As voice cloning and synthetic media erode trust in what people see, hear and read, the challenge of human risk is shifting from detecting malicious content to making decisions under ambiguity. Drawing on cyberpsychology and applied work, this session introduces Responsible […]
NXP’s Integrated Approach to Insider Risk
Insider risk has emerged as one of the most significant threats to technology-driven organizations, particularly those with a strong reliance on long term, high value intellectual property (IP). This session presents NXP’s integrated approach to managing insider risk, with a specific focus on the detection, prevention, and response to IP exfiltration. It explains how insider […]
Be a better ally.
This talk will provide practical ways on how to become a better ally to underrepresented groups in the field of Cybersecurity. Recent HCSS research shows that a significant share of women in the Netherlands experience frequent feelings of insecurity in public and online spaces, leading to structural behavioral adaptations such as avoidance strategies and continuous […]
Humans as crucial partners in cybersecurity & resilience
Cybersecurity has evolved from a technical discipline into an interdisciplinary field that increasingly recognizes humans as a valuable resource. A new paradigm shifts focus from blaming human error to empowering people as part of the solution. This framework aims to strengthen cyber resilience by supporting employees in detecting, addressing, and recovering from incidents. We will […]
Keynote – Can Humans Be the Solution? From Shifting Mindsets to Shifting Gears in Cybersecurity Practice
“Our phishing click rate is 17%.” Statics like this are often used to illustrate the cybersecurity risk employees pose, cementing the narrative that humans are “the weakest link.” But is that the whole story, or can we look at human behavior differently? What if employees could actually become the solution and strengthen an organization’s cyber […]
Why Cybersecurity Starts with the Brain
Cybersecurity is often approached as a technical challenge, yet many breaches originate from human behavior. This session explores the human element in cybersecurity through a neuroscience lens, examining how stress, cognitive bias, and decision-making impact security-related actions. Participants will gain insight into why awareness alone is not enough, and how brain responses under pressure influence […]
3 Practical Leadership Strategies to Retain Cyber Talent
Most efforts to address staffing shortages and talent gaps in cyber focus on expanding the pipeline (e.g., education, recruitment, reskilling). There is, however, another critical angle to prioritize: retaining current talent. This interactive workshop, based on a 2025 Dutch Security Cluster study conducted by the Municipality of The Hague, introduces 3 practical leadership strategies to […]
Panel on European cyber security skills
The cyber security skills gap is an European challenge. There is a growing need of cyber security professionals with different skillsets in a fast-moving world. Across Europe there are many initiatives to tackle the cyber security skills gap. This panel brings together different perspectives from across the continent to address the needs, opportunities and challenges […]
Humor, The Secret Weapon for Cybersecurity Awareness
Humor can be a powerful tool in cybersecurity awareness because it makes messages more memorable and engaging, ultimately supporting real behavior change. In this presentation I’ll explain why humor works. Research shows that humor can enhance understanding and retention when applied thoughtfully. However, humor must be used carefully: it should clearly reinforce the desired behavior, […]