Don’t let them in!
A Cyber Security event by SOCRAI partnered with Robrechts Thienpont & White Hat.
- April 21, 2023 | 09h00 - 15h00
- Fortress of Eben-Emael
“Initial access: don't let them in!”
Our exclusive, all-day event for IT and cybersecurity decision-makers and experts will cover subjects such as the following:
- How to avoid and handle a ransomware attack
- How will the new EU cybersecurity Directive or NIS 2 affect you?
- An update on the latest threat maps by Microsoft
- As well as a delicious three-course lunch.
A guided tour of Fort Eben-Emael:
A guided tour of Fort Eben-Emael:
the World War II fortress that was considered to be one of the strongest in Europe.
And yet it was “hacked” in less than 36 hours – simply because the enemy exploited a weakness the designers had completely overlooked.
What do the fortress of Eben-Emael, NIS2 and
ransomware have in common?
The Fortress of Eben Emael
It is one of the biggest fortresses post World War I, that was considered to be untakeable (by ground) but fell in the first 36 hours after the initial attack. What can be some lessons learned and what analogy can we make towards cybersecurity?
The NIS2 directive
The NIS2 directive, needs to be adopted by the member states before October 2024. It will improve cybersecurity risk management and will introduce reporting obligations across multiple new sectors.
Ransomware
Ransomware has been in the news all across 2022, with the city of Antwerp being the still fresh in our memory. Let's us deep dive how it gets into your network, how you can use existing tools you might have in your Microsoft licenses to keep it out and what are some lessons learned provided that experts that went through several of these incidents.
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Here’s our event’s program:
9:30-10:00: Gathering, coffee, tea and hot chocolate in the fort's cafeteria
10:00-11:30: Guided tour of the Fortress (inside), followed by a visit of the rooftop, with some spectacular views (if weather permits)
11:30-12:00 : Welcome presentation by SOCRAI, Microsoft, R&T Group and Whitehat (Analogy CS & Eben strategy) NIS 2 and how it affects your security architecture (Focus Compliance, standard (ISO27k)) -- Speaker From SOCRAI.
12h00 - 12h20: Starters -- Catering service.
12:20 - 12:50: Don't let them in: how to avoid or handle a ransomware attack using Microsoft Security tools by Whitehat (Feedback & Survey) -- Speaker from Whitehat
12:50 - 13:20: Main course -- catering service.
13:20 - 13:50: NIS 2 and how it affects your security architecture, by R&T Group (Focus Physical Security ) -- Speaker from R&T Group.
13:50 - 14:20: Dessert -- Catering service.
14:20 - 14:50: Update by Microsoft Incident Response Lead on the latest threat maps -- Speaker from Microsoft.
14:50 - 15:10: Panel discussion with all speakers -- Patrick Soenen
15:10 - 15:30: Networking moment (cava + fruit juice + aperitif -- Catering service
15:30 - 15:40: Word of thanks and closing -- SOCRAI Team.
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Invited Speakers
Gábor Győri
Cybersecurity Incident Response Team Lead, EMEA
Gabor is Microsoft veteran of 21 years living in Austria and has been working in the field of Cybersecurity since 2012. He is leading the EMEA Cybersecurity Incident Response Team supporting Enterprise Customers and is keen to talk about the vast experience and lessons learned by his Team has working with those Customers on incidents what is likely their worst professional day in years. Gabor is a certified CISSP, CISM, ITIL Expert amongst some other titles.
Geert Nobels
Co-founder SOCRAI
Geert has over 24 years’ experience in a wide range of IT-related services for many businesses (Service Providers, Cybersecurity Vendors, consulting assignments for end customers in Energy, Space, Retail,…). Geert has carried out various assignments, such as IT and Cybersecurity consulting for multiple customers, Account Planning and Management, Sales Management, Business Development Management, Training and coaching.
Initial Access: Don’t let them in!
What lessons can we learn from the fortress of Eben-Emael? Well, that when humans understand their responsibility when it comes to security, the process and the technology, they will always have an advantage from an outcome’s perspective. We’ll discuss how we can achieve the same in cybersecurity, by aligning the triad of humans, process and technology, starting in that order.
Sandor Fehér
CEO - Whitehat
Sandor is an IT Security senior with more than 20 years of ITS experience. Before founding White Hat Sandor served 15 years in the national security sector. He had the privilege to gain experience in multinational, EU and NATO related projects and work on 3 continents. In White Hat IT Security Sandor and his team provide 24/7 Security Operation Center service to their global clientele in 35 countries from Japan to the USA. Sandor’s team is the fastest growing MSSP of the region, recognized by Microsoft by inviting them to the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association (MISA). Sandor is keen on community involvement: he is a visiting lecturer at the prestigious Óbuda University, a founding member of the Hungarian Cybersecurity Cluster and board member of the Good Faith Cybersecurity Researchers Coalition. Sandor holds a number of international certifications including CISM, OSCP, OSCE, OSWP and ISO27001 lead auditor.
Stephan Van Dyck
Enterprise Security Architect
As an enterprise security architect with 8 years of experience, Stephan has a passion for creating and implementing workplace security solutions that enable businesses to operate with confidence. His expertise lies in Microsoft 365 systems, identifying security improvement actions, and designing comprehensive security strategies that mitigate risks and safeguard against threats. Throughout my career, I have collaborated with cross functional teams to build secure architectures that align with business goals and regulatory requirements. I specialize in workplace & cloud security, data protection, identity and access management.
Paul Robrechts
CEO R&T Group
“NIS 2 and how it affects your security architecture”
Paul Robrechts was for twenty years responsible for safety and security at large organizations. He understands perfectly the security needs of today’s companies. He is the CEO of R&T Group, which is a group of companies specialized as security consultancy company, in application of the act of the 31th of October 2017 on private and special security.
R&T Group offers independent consulting service and has developed in the past years many security solutions for large and small companies all over Europe. A few of his credentials are:
– Master in Safety Techniques & Prevention, level 1;
– Electrical engineer (Master in electronics);
– Security professional of the year in 1994 (ASIS Benelux);
– Member of the Board ASIS Benelux Chapter (since 2012)
– Labor laureate (gold) in 2012;
– Initiator, chairman and member of various consultative committees and steering groups;
– Prominent author and a sought-after speaker at congresses.
Inge Spincemaille
Senior legal consultant - R&T Group
“NIS 2 and how it affects your security architecture”
Inge Spincemaille is a senior consultant at R&T Group. She holds a master’s degree in law, is a certified data protection officer and a lecturer in the private security sector. Her focus is
mainly on guiding organizations in implementing the legal aspects of their security projects
and transferring the knowledge about the legislation through training courses.
Who are “we”?
R&T Group, experts in physical and environmental security. Learn more.
SOCRAI, experts in human cybersecurity and governance. Learn more.
Whitehat, experts in managed security and cybersecurity services. Learn more.
Who are we looking for?
Who are “you”?
We are looking to deliver this in normal business language to the C-Level in your company (CEO, Managing director, CIO, CISO,…)
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