Why do we underestimate ourselves in a digital world?
The human factor in cybersecurity is often portrayed as a flaw to be corrected. But in reality, the uniquely human abilities of emotional and informational intelligence—our capacity to read intent, detect manipulation, apply intuition, and judge nuance—are the very strengths we need most. In the rush for AI, automation, and scalable defenses, we risk neglecting […]
Panel discussion Dutch National Police
PQC Migration Survival Panel (Now with 90% Less Anxiety)
The Quantum Computer is on its way, and it is here to stay! The technical development in the field of Quantum Computing is growing quickly and experts expect to see a Cryptographic Relevant Quantum Computer (CRQC) within 10 to 15 years. The CRQC can weaken, and in some specific cases, break widely used algorithms, rendering […]
European Partnerships for a sovereign cyber future
As the European Union continues to depend heavily on non-EU providers for critical digital infrastructure—ranging from cloud services and cybersecurity tools to hardware and software—concerns over digital sovereignty and strategic autonomy are rising. This reliance poses significant risks to data privacy, supply chain resilience, and Europe’s ability to independently secure its digital future. Structural challenges […]
From Lab to Field: Hansken Dev Joins Cyber Team
Team Cybercrime Rotterdam (TCC Rotterdam) recently dismantled a facilitator network behind large scale helpdesk fraud. The operation offers a rare inside look at how modern digital evidence techniques reconstruct a criminal modus operandi—and how Digital Forensics as a Service (DFaaS) accelerates that process. Facilitators supplied everything the callers needed: phishing portals, victim lead lists, VOIP […]
CRA: let’s talk about opportunities
The Cyber Resilience Act (or CRA) will be a gamechanger for the cybersecurity sector. From December 2027 on, all producers of hard- and software have to ensure that their products meet the CRA requirements before they can be placed on the European market. Making sure that products are CRA-proof can be a challenge for companies […]
Culture’s Impact on Cybersecurity Strategy & Execution
When we use the words ‘security’ and ‘culture’ in a single sentence we often talk about the security awareness and resulting behaviours in an organisation. But there is another culture that can significantly affect our cybersecurity, and that is the cultural dimensions of the nationalities represented in our security teams and organisation population. In this […]
Beyond125: Strengthening Civil Society in Cyberspace
One year after its launch at the Peace Palace, the Beyond125 campaign returns to the Hague, at the ONE Conference, to showcase progress in advancing cybersecurity for civil society organizations. Led by the City of The Hague, the CyberPeace Institute, and Common Good Cyber, Beyond125 addresses the urgent need to protect nonprofits from rising digital […]
Admin Interfaces Under Siege: Strategies to Fight Back!
“Compromising privileged systems remains a core focus of advanced cyber actors. How can we step up our defences to meet the growing threat and reduce the impact of common attacks? Join NCSC UK for a deep dive into the new Privileged Access Workstation (PAW) guidance. This guidance will help you implement and operate solutions to […]