Under the theme ‘We are all connected’, the International ONE Conference takes place in The Hague on 18 & 19 October 2022. It is Europe’s prime cybersecurity event and leading platform for sharing knowledge, best practices and research results. The conference inspires cross-border cooperation between cybersecurity professionals from business, science as well as government organisations. 

Want to join? Request an invitation

Registration for the ONE Conference is based on invitation only. If you did not receive an invitation, but would like to join, preregister at one-conference.nl to request an invitation. Don't wait too long, because seats are limited.

Programme 

It promises a programme of in-depth sessions, workshops, panels, and lightning sessions. Sessions include among others “The Human Cyber Attack Vector” by Biohacker Len Noe, “How criminals determine the ransom in ransomware” by Tom Meurs and “How to automate vulnerabilities searching process for fun and profit” by Ivan Iushkevich. Also Mark Ruijsendaal, Innovation Liaison at HSD will speak about "We lack talent, but it is not (only) where you think". In addition, lightning talks will be held in rapid succession about relevant and recent developments in Cybersecurity with room for discussion with the speakers.  Full programme >

Innovation Expo & Matchmaking

This year an Innovation Expo will be organised for the second time, with cyber innovations from around the world. Here you can find the latest novelties from start-ups to tech giants. There are also extensive networking opportunities through the new matchmaking tool. Do you want to be part of the Expo? Visit the One Conference website for more info.

Side-events

In the same week as the ONE Conference several other cybersecurity events will take place in the Hague. An overview will be published on the ONE Conference website soon. It will include for example the 'ECSO Cyber Investor Days' and an 'international business event' for delegations & visitors of the ONE Conference.

ONE Conference is jointly organised by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate, the National Cyber Security Centre and the Municipality of The Hague.

Are you a promising European start-up or scale-up in Cybersecurity? And do you want to meet with fellow cybersecurity entrepreneurs and industry leaders? Attend the pitch event and B2B meetings during the ECSO Cyber Investor Days! TIIN Capital together with ECSO, Innovation Quarter, KPN Ventures and Security Delta (HSD) have  the pleasure of inviting you to the Dutch edition of the ECSO Cyber Investor Days, scheduled on the 17th of October 2022 in The Hague, the Netherlands where you can pitch your innovative cybersecurity solutions and hold B2B meetings with the leading investors and corporates from around Europe. The Dutch edition of the Cyber Investor Days will be organised as a side event of the ONE Conference and will take place in-person. 

For more information and registration click here.

The ECSO Cyber Investor Days will take place at the HSD Campus in The Hague.

A diverse group of 63 talents (Master students, young professionals and PhD students) with diverse backgrounds from 18 countries attended the International Cyber ​​Security Summer School (ICSSS) in The Hague from 21-26 August. This enthousiastic group attended lectures from experts on the most current cybersecurity topics. They were also challenged with cases, designed by various organisations, to work on new solutions that make our digitised world more secure.

The ICSSS is the 7th edition of an annual event. This year Security Delta (HSD) has organised the event in collaboration with an impressive range of partners such as Leiden University, Europol/European Cyber Crime Center, NATO Communications and Information Agency, Accenture, KPN, Darktrace, Booz Allen Hamilton, Chapter8, De Nederlandse Bank, Deloitte, Sign Post Six, EclecticIQ, Connect2Trust, Secura, SecuredNow, CFLW Cyber Strategies, The Hague Tech and the Dutch Innovation Factory. In addition, speakers such as Bibi van den Berg, Hester Somsen, Peter Zinn, Shanthi Verburg-Karthikeyan, and many other experts will be present for this varied group.

As in previous years, the summer school has put together a highly substantive multidisciplinary programme with experts, including challenges, working visits, an HR event with talent matching and social events. The aim of the summer school is to share knowledge and to discover and develop new talents who want to commit themselves to digital security. The Human Capital Agenda (Cyber) Security, developed with several HSD partners, forms the basis of this annual summer school. In this way, we contribute together to improve the connection between education and employers and to attract and develop talent.         

Challenges

With backgrounds in technology, policy, law, social sciences and business, participants come together to learn more about a multidisciplinary approach to cybersecurity. For example, they learn about cyber incidents, cyber risk and threat management, cryptocurrency investigations, cybercrime as a service and the human factor in cyber security. In addition, they are challenged to come up with innovative solutions for current cybersecurity issues. 

Joris den Bruinen, director of HSD: “Collaboration and talent development in cybersecurity are the key to making our increasingly digitised society safer. The demand for new talent is high, in terms of numbers and certainly also in terms of quality in terms of thorough knowledge of the business. The international and multidisciplinary nature of the summer school, to which more and more partners are joining, contributes to achieving this.”

Also read the interview with Marlou Snelders about the Summer School "There is no other place to get such a complete picture of cyber"

55 young cybersecurity talents from all over Europe will come together this week at The Hague University of Applied Sciences for a 3-day cybersecurity bootcamp. This special training will allow the talents to qualify for the European team, which will compete against global teams in June 2022 at the ENISA International Cybersecurity Challenge (Cyber World Cup) in Athens.

During the bootcamp training, the talents from 17 countries will not only work on their technical skills but also on their ethical compass and social skills, such as teambuilding and personal leadership. The group of talents between the ages of 18 and 25 is given the opportunity to increase their knowledge and expand their network. Four participants are from the Netherlands. Following the bootcamp, the European team will be selected based on their technical and social skills.

The Hague deputy mayor Saskia Bruines has opened the bootcamp. ‘’As international city of Peace, Justice and Security, The Hague is an important cybersecurity hub in Europe. We are honored to welcome these cyber talents. Together with businesses, governments and knowledge institutions, the city of the Hague and Security Delta (HSD) are committed to contribute to secure our digitising society. Therefore, we need to invest in cyber security talents. Because the current demand is enormous and will only increase in the future.”

Sanne Maasakkers, security specialist at the NCSC: "With this bootcamp, we want to encourage young talent for a career in cybersecurity and invest in their skill level. During the programme they work on a forensic investigation case, there is a live Capture the Flag competition, and they learn about responsible disclosure and ethics. As a coach of the team, I am also very proud on the fact that 15 female talents are participating in the bootcamp this year."

Diederik Bakker, Student University of Twente: "I was once drawn to a Capture the Flag competition by a fellow student. I could never have imagined what kind of world existed behind it and how much that ultimately added to my development. That experience, meeting the right people and a lot of practice led to participation in the Dutch team at the European Cyber Security challenge and now even the chance to qualify for team Europe. I have learned a lot within the programme of the bootcamps that are organised, and perhaps even more from the peers who are brought together from different countries in Europe. It is even more fun to meet everyone in The Hague and see how well we are welcomed by the Dutch government, educational institutions, and companies. 

The bootcamp is organised by the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA), the National Cybersecurity Centre (NCSC) and the Hague University of Applied Sciences in collaboration with the municipality of The Hague and Security Delta (HSD). Experts from the NCSC, Certified Secure, ENISA, Europol, Hunt & Hackett, Outsider Security and municipality of The Hague provide the substantive programme. 

The participants are from Austria, Belgium, Switzerland, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Germany, Denmark, Estonia, Spain, Greece, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Luxemburg, Netherlands, Portugal, Romania, Malta, Norway, Slovenia and Slovakia.

Learn more about the International Cybersecurity Challenge in Athens: https://ecsc.eu/icc/ and click here to read the full article in Dutch.

From 6 – 8 September the i-LEAD Industry & Research Days took place at the HSD Campus in The Hague. A three-day event organised by the i-LEAD project, the Polish Platform for Homeland Security and event partners Europol, Enlets, European Clearing Board and Security Delta (HSD). 

120+ Representatives from Europol, ENLETS, practitioners from law enforcement agencies from across Europe and innovative security companies and researchers attended the event. Goal of this 3-day event is to gather information about available technology and innovative solutions for law enforcement agencies. An opportunity for speakers to directly present solutions to representatives of law enforcement agencies from many European countries. But also learn about the needs and requirements of these practitioners to better meet their needs. Also, there is the opportunity to discuss potential new projects and initiatives and to contribute to a continuous dialogue and community building among EU law enforcement.

Steven Ormston from the Polish Platform Homeland Security opened the event. Among the speakers were Jannine van den Berg from the Dutch National Police and Saskia Bruines deputy mayor of the City of The Hague.

Jannine van den Berg (Dutch National Police): "There is a big impact of technologies on security work, now and in the future. No better place to meet than here in The Hague, a city with a strong profile on security. And at the HSD Campus, where triple helix cooperation on security happens. 

Saskia Bruines, deputy mayor of the Municipality of The Hague: “Security challenges, old and new, need to be addressed together. Keep discussing the human value of applying technology.” She illustrated the commitment of the city to develop, experiment and apply technology from researchers and companies to enhance security. Two of the mentioned examples are the Crowd Safety Manager and the Impact Coalition for Safety & Security.

Cyber Security Week will run from 17-21 October in The Hague, featuring a range of key events, including ONE Conference, Netherland’s biggest cybersecurity event.

Throughout the week, The Hague Convention Bureau, The Hague Municipality and other partners will deliver a range of cybersecurity focused events and activities including:

• ECSO Cyber Investor Days
• Serious gaming expo
• Meeting of the European Health ISAC (Information Sharing and Analysis Centers)
• OT-security
• International Cyber Business event The Hague

The highlight of the week will be the ONE Conference organised by The City of The Hague, National Cyber Security Centre and the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy of the Netherlands from 18 to 19 October 2022, at the World Forum.

Described as Europe’s prime cybersecurity event, ONE Conference is a leading platform for sharing knowledge, best practices and research results. Both days offer a plenary programme as well as optional breakout sessions in smaller groups, an exhibition and networking. A wide variety of topics will be addressed: from highly technical subjects such as malware detection, incident response, and law enforcement cases to less technical subjects, such as partnerships between the public and the private domain, governance and recent cybersecurity research. New this year is the Innovation Expo, powered by dcypher, where start-ups to established companies will showcase innovative developments in the field of cybersecurity. This expo will be a glimpse of the future in the cybersecurity domain.

Saskia Bruines, Deputy Mayor from The Hague: “The ONE Conference is one of the most important international conferences in the field of digital security. Therefore we are pleased to welcome internationally renowned experts from all over the globe to the International City of Peace and Justice. We collaborate with business, science and government organisations to address today’s cybersecurity issues and boost innovations. Together we work towards a cyber secure future.”

Full details of The Hague’s Cybersecurity week can be found via: https://www.cybersecurityweek.nl

Further information regarding ONE Conference can be found at: https://one-conference.nl

On 3 October 2022, the European Cyber Security Week in the Netherlands kicked off with the launch of the annual Alert Online awareness campaign. In this campaign public-private partners such as the national government, municipalities, businesses, police and knowledge institutions participate and organise events to create cybersecurity awareness. During the kick-off event, a panel discussion took place and the results of the annual cybersecurity awareness survey ‘secure online’ were presented by Melle Conradie. The research was commissioned by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate (EZK).

The key findings from the survey

• Knowledge about online risks is estimated to be similar to 2021 and 2020. Almost three quarters of the Dutch people consider their own knowledge reasonable to good.
• Phishing remains the most commonly experienced form of cybercrime. A third (32%) have experienced this themselves.
• As in 2021, help request fraud (13%) and malware (11%) complete the top three. Hacking (11%) follows shortly behind.
• Helpline fraud (13%) and hacking (11%) are mentioned more often than last year. These same three forms are also mentioned most often when asked what people think they might have to deal with.

 Read the full report and press release (in Dutch).

European Cyber Security Month

It also is the 10^th anniversary edition of the European Cybersecurity Month aiming to raise cyber awareness throughout Europe. It was launched by the European Commission Vice-President for Promoting our European Way of Life, Margaritis Schinas. This year's Cyber Security Month will be focusing on phishing and ransomware, with a series of activities taking place all over the EU throughout October. Read the press release.

Overview activities in NL 

The cybersecurity activities and events organised in the Netherlands can be found on the Alert Online website. From 17 – 21 October the Cyber Security Week will also take place in the Hague including the ONE Conference, International Business Event, ECSO Cyber Investors Days. Don't miss out and register now!

Looking for practical tips to improve your cybersecurity? Visit: 

- www.ikhebcyberkracht.nl

- www.veiliginternetten.nl 

- Read the KVK magazine 'Klik hier'

- Join the pubquiz Alert Online (competition for companies)

Also, participate in the election of the cybersecurity word of the year.

Why a Major Global Organisation and Leading Participant in The ONE Conference Has Based Its Cyber Security Operations at the HSD Campus in The Hague.

Booz Allen Hamilton, a major US technology and consulting firm, chose to base much of their European cyber security team at the HSD Campus in The Hague, a move that shows how leaders in the cyber security field are joining clusters and hubs of like-minded organisations to fight cyber crime and to find high level talent pools.

Booz Allen moved offices within the HSD Campus back in 2020. The HSD Campus in the Hague is home for nearly ten years home of Security Delta (HSD): a cluster of over 275 companies, knowledge institutions and governmental organisation working to make a difference in securing our digitising society. Douwe Mik, a director on Booz Allen’s Commercial team in Europe, mentioned the networking benefits of being associated with HSD as well as the ability to recruit talent because of all of the activities around the area and the ecosystem. The combination of a highly dependable IT infrastructure in the Netherlands, targeted workspaces and hubs like HSD, and events like the ONE Conference have encouraged leading firms like Booz Allen to set up shop and benefit from these associations to grow their business.

Making A Difference - Deploying Ethical Hacking Techniques and Making Inroads To Tracking Crime on the Dark Web

Booz Allen’s Commercial team focuses its efforts on cyber security, helping clients tackle their most complex challenges. Nowadays, that can sometimes entail managing ethical hacking penetrations and figuring out ways to combat ever-growing dangers emanating from the Dark Web. Ethical hacking is a process by which teams shore up a company's defences by trying to hack into systems – the goal being to discover vulnerabilities and repair them before bad actors can take advantage of those weaknesses. Booz Allen, for example, deploys Red Teams to attack systems and identify risks.

One interesting area is applying social engineering to bypass people-oriented controls and give advice on how to optimise preparedness. No matter how good software systems and defences may be, people remain a risk. Douwe Mik noted that they work “to outline how a client can best apply improvements in their environment, whether technical or more process oriented in nature, because let's not forget, some of the weakest links are not necessarily technology oriented, they may very well be people oriented.” While there are obviously a lot of factors in play, Douwe also pointed out that beyond cyber security tooling, and no matter how networks may be hardened, this is a front where it is critical to remain vigilant and trained.

Douwe Mik: “You only need one person who's susceptible to social engineering or who does the wrong thing, either maliciously, or unknowingly. And then your best technical security controls will not be worth anything.”

The digital transformation that has taken place over the last few years has created opportunities for many companies across different industries, but it has also generated a multitude of threats. There are a collection of companies within The Hague’s cyber security ecosystem working to combat cybercrime and provide a more secure cyber future. CFLW Cyber Strategies (CFLW) is an example of a company doing just that with their Dark Web Monitor and other services. Managing Director and Founder of CFLW, Mark van Staalduinen, provided a glimpse into the inner workings of cybercrime and how the entire ecosystem is working to prevent them.

After a career in cyber security that included time with INTERPOL and TNO (an independent Dutch research institute), Mark developed the technological proof of concept for the Dark Web Monitor and spun off the idea out of TNO into CFLW. The technology developed into an MVP and is now a full fledged product and the core offering of CFLW. It is an open source intelligence service that provides crypto-asset and dark web analytics services. Mark explained it as having “the full address book of the dark web”. Law enforcement and cyber agencies can use the tool to investigate illegal activities and eventually go after criminals. Dozens of police cases around the world have been opened based on intelligence from the Dark Web Monitor. “Of course, I'm always happy with a contract. But receiving a small message from a law enforcement officer who reports a success, it gives [us] even more satisfaction,” Mark shared. “And in the end, that's why we are doing this.”

CFLW is based at the HSD Campus, the meeting place of the Dutch Security Cluster, where they opened their offices after the COVID lockdowns. The move to the HSD Campus in The Hague immediately brought attention and recognition to CFLW: “So many people [were] really keen to meet there, come down, to have a chat,” Mark explained. He added, “it's really well done by the municipality of The Hague.” There was not much doubt in Mark’s mind that CFLW would be set up in The Hague, but one particular factor proved decisive – that cybercrime and cyber technology are not constrained by borders and require all cyber agencies to operate internationally. The Hague is a great base for European operations working in cyber security because of its proximity to international organisations, as well as its accessibility to Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport. When working with pan-European organisations, companies, and governments, this became a key selling point for Mark, who mentioned that from Schiphol, “in half an hour we are in The Hague. And by the end of the day...you can leave, go back to Schiphol and fly back the same day to your home country.” Mark had previously been posted by TNO to Singapore from 2016 to 2019 as well as worked as a cybercrime expert to the Singapore-based INTERPOL Global Complex for Innovation. Arising from this prior international experience, CFLW has also built a trusted community in Southeast Asia comprising valued partners from government, industry, and academia. The Hague as an international hub, and city of Peace, Justice & Security has seamlessly allowed CFLW to maintain and grow these partnerships.

Just as the borders of cybercrime have blurred, so too has it become harder to distinguish between cybercrime and traditional crime. Cybercrime was formerly seen as purely crimes against or by computers, but Mark pointed out that almost all traditional crimes are now either facilitated or enabled by digital technologies. This requires a new approach from law enforcement and creates a greater need for data scientists, AI experts, and other cyber security related professionals to work not only with companies such as CFLW, but also with law enforcement agencies who require high-tech expertise. Mark mentions that cybercrime is contributing to all sorts of offences from drug abuse to child sexual abuse, and from money laundering to terrorism. The sooner that traditional crimes and cybercrimes are seen as one and the same, the more efficiently they can be dealt with. Mark believes that the upcoming ONE Conference will promote this understanding and facilitate change across the industry.

Mark and his company, CFLW, will be attending the ONE Conference, which he cites as a great place to network and better understand what is happening in the ecosystem. Having identified co-creation as a key strategy to success, the conference helps Mark to pursue this strategy by building trust with partners and clients. Such an approach is also evident in CFLW’s partnership with TNO, which was renewed for five additional years. Furthermore, the ONE Conference is a great opportunity to find potential talent within the cyber security space. CFLW runs a youth academy where university students pursue their master’s degrees, projects, or theses together with their host organisation in the hopes of securing a full-time job. This method of talent sourcing is in alignment with CFLW’s core tenet of trust and partnerships. Mark stated, “we cannot do this alone, we really need to work together.” His philosophy underscores the importance of belonging to an ecosystem like the Dutch Security Delta, with its core in The Hague.

As with any industry facing rapid progress, the continuous development of the technological sector comes with its very own set of unique and specific challenges. This holds especially true within the domain of cyber security, a topic that has seen a drastic increase in importance over the past decades. Today, the (PR)actice (Of) (D)efense (A)gainst (F)uture (T)hreats is more vital than ever, and as the expansion of its acronym suggests, that’s exactly what the company Prodaft sets out to achieve. Prodaft’s Business Development Manager, Umay Yavas, provided a detailed account of the company’s ongoing fight against cybercrime, its importance, and how it fits into the prominent Dutch cyber security ecosystem ‘Security Delta’ with its core in The Hague.

Since its establishment in 2012, Prodaft has been a pioneering company in the field of cyber threat intelligence. The company’s mission is to prevent breaches prior to their occurrence, thus adopting a proactive approach which allows its clients to circumvent otherwise potentially hazardous threats. Prodaft does this through its intelligence platform, the U.S.T.A. This platform thoroughly analyses and confirms the source of a given threat before forwarding this information to its user. In order for its scope to be as all-encompassing as possible, Prodaft monitors all potential areas where cyber criminals operate - including the Dark Web. This is made feasible thanks to the U.S.T.A.’s award winning Deep Web sensors, which serves as an additional layer of protection against one of the most malicious sources of cyber threats. Through the analysis, interpretation, and verification of these threats, the burden of allocating these tasks to its user is circumvented. Aside from decreasing the workload of its users, the platform also provides them with highly accurate information that can be directly used to counter the threat. In essence, the platform utilises its analytical and observational prowesses to provide its clients with a less time-consuming and more linear way to combat cybercrime. This plays a role in minimising the negative instances of data leaks and other major threats regardless of their origin.

Operating in this sphere of the tech industry undoubtedly raises a series of interesting questions that all companies must assess on a case-by-case basis. Ethical hacking, a term describing an authorised attempt at gaining unauthorised access to a given system, is one of these questions. “We are a threat intelligence company (...) we find people with strong skills and train them instead of hiring ethical hackers”, Umay explained. She added, “There are more than a hundred criminal groups that we monitor, and definitely the world needs more ethical hackers to fight against them”. While Prodaft itself doesn’t hire ethical hackers, it recognizes the need and importance of the practice. As with many ethical considerations, the answer is not black or white, holding space for as many opinions as there are individuals.

Being a part of an ecosystem that actively encourages the sharing of opinions and facilitates collaborations across the industry is crucial for this very reason. “One of the most beneficial things for us is being part of the cyber security cluster here [in the Hague]”, Umay outlines, and adds, “we organise various events where companies can share ideas, and collaborate with each other easily. This is crucial for revenue growing companies as there are many common challenges in the industry”. Undoubtedly, The Hague’s thriving scene for international collaboration has proven itself noteworthy as a hub for cyber security developments in recent times. “This is one of the most active communities in Europe, and it affected our choice when discussing possible options”, Umay mentioned. As technology progresses, so does collaboration, and the cyber security industry is particularly interesting to take note of here. Since the crimes committed are done behind undefinable borders, so is the effort to tackle them. To ensure that this is done as efficiently as possible, locating and developing talent within the ecosystem is a crucial step.

Umay further noted that, “[the] cyber security domain is interdisciplinary. We need people from different backgrounds and capabilities. And people with analytical and observational skills are crucial, but again, we also need people who understand business, psychology, regulations, law, [and] military”. For Prodaft, sharing their know-how of cyber security is a key motivation for their participation in the Dutch cyber security ecosystem, once again citing the importance of establishing a united front dedicated to tackling the security issues that affect a wide array of social structures on a daily basis.

Umay along with other Prodaft members attended the ONE Conference, which the company describes as a great opportunity to meet new potential partners and align itself with the Dutch market. The conference also serves as a way for Prodaft to introduce themselves to new partnerships, companies, and ideas, which Umay sees as a crucial step towards furthering the prosperity of the cyber security scene. The common gravitational pull that draws the attendees towards the ONE Conference is the realisation that this is not an issue that can be tackled in solitude, but rather one that requires multiple forces to share ideas, seek solutions, and develop talents. These aspirations prove just how important The Hague is, and will be, as a common ground for developing solutions for a common cause.

Cyber Security Week in The Hague is a wrap! It was a great week packed with many events aiming to share knowledge, discuss cyber security issues, provide access to capital, stimulate collaboration and scout talent. It attracted many visitors to the city, more than 2.000 people attended the ONE Conference alone.

The week was opened by the minister of Justice & Security during the ECSO Cyber Investors Days at the HSD Campus and highlight was the ONE conference in World Forum followed by the International Cyber Security Business Event. Journalist from all over the world joined the week and a special media tour was organised, including a visit to the HSD Campus. 

Watch the recap video, to relive the vibe and we hope to see you next year!

The Cyber Security Week has ended, but we’re up to speed again: visiting the ITSA in Germany with a Dutch cybersecurity delegation on 24 & 25 October and on 24 October the start of Hardwear i.o. Security Trainings & Conference in The Hague: a 5-day event were 'techies' from over the whole world enhance their skills on hardware security.

Want to make your SME more Cyber resilient? Join the Cyber boost session!

During Hack The Hague on Monday October 2, 2023 from 13:30-17:00, a Cyber boost session event for entrepreneurs will  be organized by the Municipality of The Hague and CCRC (Cyber Chain Resilience Consortium) in collaboration HSD (Security Delta). During this three-hour interactive Cyber boost session in the Boardroom of the town hall of The Hague you will learn, together with experts and other entrepreneurs, how to act when a cyber crisis occurs in a chain, which is important for all entrepreneurs nowadays. The benefits for entrepreneurs to join  this session are: 

• To experience realistic practice scenarios led by top professionals from the cyber profession;
• To share experiences during the exercise with the other participants;
• To get insights and concrete and pragmatic tools  to take back with you to your own organization.

The purpose of the Cyber boost session is to understand what to do when you are confronted with a cyber crisis. The session is intended for entrepreneurs who would like to gain more insights into  their own cyber risks and make themselves more aware of the dangers of working online. 

Program Monday  October 2, 2023 

13.30-14.00 Walk-in with coffee or tea 

14.00-17.00 Start session 

17.00-end         Networking and drinks 

Do you want to join the session? Apply via this link!

Do you want to connect with other women in cyber? If so, check out our Women in Cyber event in The Hague!

On Thursday the 5th of Ocotber 2023, the municipality of The Hague is organizing an event to network for women in cyber or women who are interested in working in this field.

Research shows more women provide a broader perspective, better business performance and an stronger national economy. That is why we are organising this event.

During the event, it is possible to get in touch with other women in cyber in an informal way. You can share experiences, meet new talent and just enjoy the evening with a drink and a 'bitterbal'.

Unlike many other networking events, 'new talent' in cyber will also be invited! These are young women with a cyber-related study or simply with an interest in cyber. During a group speeddate, you are all given the opportunity to ask each other questions in an informal way and the new talent is able to get a realistic view on women in cyber.

So do you want to:

- Get to know other women in the cyber field in an informal way?

- Share experiences and ideas?

- Make sure other women get enthusiastic about a career in cyber?

- Want to know more about working in cyber (security)?

Then we look forward to seeing you at Cafe van Beek in The Hague!

Registration

If you are getting excited to attend the event, you can register via this link: https://forms.office.com/e/KMqCU5wrbT

Location & Time

5 October - 17:00-19:00

Café van Beek - Den Haag

Questions?

If you have any questions regarding the event, please contact us at cybersecurityweek@denhaag.nl

NOTE: This event open to anyone who is interested in the subject.

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ECSO’s Cyber Investor Days Returns to The Hague for its Second Consecutive Year, Gathering European Cybersecurity Start-ups and Investors

BRUSSELS & THE HAGUE, 09 August 2023 – The European Cyber Security Organisation (ECSO), in collaboration with the Women4Cyber Foundation, the Municipality of The Hague, InnovationQuarter (IQ), TIIN Capital, Security Delta (HSD) and KPN Ventures, is pleased to announce the return of the ECSO's Cyber Investor Days to the city of The Hague, Netherlands. Following the success of last year's event, the second edition promises to be even more impactful, fostering innovation and growth in the European cybersecurity landscape.

Scheduled for the 5^th October, the ECSO's Cyber Investor Days stands as an opportunity for cutting-edge European cybersecurity start-ups to showcase their innovative technologies and meet cybersecurity investors and players. The event serves as an exclusive matchmaking platform, bringing together visionary entrepreneurs and forward-thinking business representatives under one roof.

The Judging Panel, made up of cybersecurity experts and industry leaders, will choose the top two companies. These selected companies will then be nominated for the ECSO STARtup Award final competition, scheduled for early 2024. During this competition, they will compete against other nominees chosen throughout 2023 for the main title and international recognition.

"We are delighted to bring ECSO's Cyber Investor Days back to The Hague for the second consecutive year. ECSO's mission is to support the growth and competitiveness of the European cybersecurity industry while advocating for strong cybersecurity across all sectors. We have created Cyber Investor Days to support our members and partners with a practical tool to enhance their cybersecurity ecosystems and provide an inspiring backdrop for the European start-ups to showcase their breakthrough solutions. With the steadfast commitment of our Dutch partners and the vibrant entrepreneurial spirit of The Hague, we are confident that this year's edition will bring a solid contribution to Europe’s cybersecurity posture." – said Joanna Świątkowska, Chief Operating Officer at ECSO

The event is co-organised by ECSO, the Women4Cyber Foundation, the Municipality of The Hague, InnovationQuarter (IQ), TIIN Capital, Security Delta (HSD) and KPN Ventures, each contributing their expertise and network to create an environment for knowledge sharing, networking, and deal-making. The continued collaboration of these esteemed partners underscores their dedication to driving innovation and investment in the European cybersecurity sector.

Start-ups across Europe are invited to seize this opportunity and apply to present their technologies at the ECSO's Cyber Investor Days. The event offers a unique chance to gain visibility, secure funding, and cultivate strategic partnerships that will accelerate their growth journey. Interested start-ups are encouraged to submit their applications before the 11^th September EOB, to be considered for participation.

For more information on the ECSO's Cyber Investor Days and details on how to apply, please visit the official event website.

World Class: a lecture by Erik de Jong 

The World Class program is a student program which was set up ten years ago by the municipality of The Hague with the aim of strengthening relations between students and the profile of the city as the international city of peace and justice. Meanwhile, the focus of the program is very broad and it introduces students to a wide range of social topics. By doing this, the program provides students access to special lectures and master classes in numerous fields! For example, speakers who have hosted a lecture in the past years are former Secretary-General of the United Nations Ban Ki-Moon, King Abdullah II of Jordan, former president of South-Africa Willem de Klerk and former American minister of foreign affairs Madeleine Albright. 

This year the main speaker will be Erik de Jong. Erik has more than 25 years of experience in the field of information security, both in the government and on the commercial side. In this lecture he will elaborate why cyber security is such an important topic for The Hague, which hosts more than 480 international organizations including the OPCW, International Criminal Court (ICC) and the International Court of Justice. 

The students participating in the World Class programma are enrolled in one of the educational institutions in The Hague (Haagse Hogeschool, International Institute of Social studies, Universiteit Leiden, InHolland and TU Delft). This means students have many different fields of studies and interests. 

Location & Time

5 October - 19:00-21:30

HSD Campus - Den Haag

Timetable

19:00 hrs   Registration  

19:30 hrs   Welcome and introduction 

19:35 hrs   World Class lecture  

20:05 hrs   Q&A with students 

20:30 hrs   Networking reception 

21:30 hrs   End of the event 

Questions?

If you have any questions regarding the event, please contact us at cybersecurityweek@denhaag.nl

NOTE: This is an invite only event for students in the World Class programm

Are you in the field of cyber security and do you want to get in touch with your international colleagues? If the answer is yes, you should definitely keep on reading!

Together with InnovationQuarter, the Municipality of The Hague is organizing the International Cyber Business Event. This event has a specific focus, creating a fun networking event for cyber security professionals to expand their network inside and outside of the Netherelands. During the event, there will be drinks, bites and many ways to connect with each other. There will also be information stands, which will tell you all about the Dutch market, as well as the international market and if you make an effort, there are fun prizes to win!

So are you already hyped up for the event? Make sure you register via the link!

Location & Time

3 October - 18:00-22:00

Leonardo Royal Hotel Den Haag Promenda

Questions?

If you have any questions regarding the event, please contact us at cybersecurityweek@denhaag.nl

NOTE: This event is full. You can only apply to the waiting list.

In the Cyber Security Week a lot of events will take place regarding cyber security. But The Hague would not be the international city it is, if we didn't welcome many international delegations this week.

To kickstart the week full of interesting talks and exciting events, InnovationQuarter, HSD and the Municipality of The Hague are organizing a morning to get everyone ready for the week. Together with the embassies a programm is made at the HSD campus to ensure a good start to your Cyber Security Week in The Hague!

Target audience:

International delegations, entrepreneurs who want to get connected to the international companies, resellers, distributors, MSSP’s, system integrators, business developers etc.

Program:

10:00h: Registration & Networking

11:00h: Welcome by Marijn Fraanje (Head of Economic department of the City of The Hague)

11:15h: Doing business in The Netherlands & the Dutch cybersecurity landscape by Martijn van Hoogenhuijze & Philip Meijer (Account Managers Cyber Security InnovationQuarter)

11:40h: Introduction Security Delta (HSD), the Dutch Security Cluster by Joris den Bruinen (HSD)

12:00h: Networking lunch

13:00h: Breakout session 1 (four options, choose one)

13.45h: Breakout session 2 (four options, choose one)

14:30h: End of Programme 

15:00h: Optional Visiting Hack The Hague Event (City Hall of The Hague)

Preliminary Breakout sessions to choose from:

1. Speed dating – meet potential business partners or other foreign delegation members (Innovation Room)
2. How to do business with NATO / the Dutch MOD (TBC) (Boardroom)
3. Taking awareness international (Education room 1a)
4. State of the OT landscape of the Netherlands and beyond (Education room 2)

If you want to attend this event, please register via this link!

Do you want to know more about this event? Please contact Martijn van Hoogenhuijze via martijn.vanhoogenhuijze@innovationquarter.nl or Philip Meijer via philip.meijer@innovationquarter.nl 

After an exciting showcase of European cybersecurity innovation at its Cyber Investor Days competition in The Hague on 5 October, the European Cyber Security Organisation (ECSO) is delighted to announce the selection of CDeX PSA and INLYSE as the latest nominees for the ECSO STARtup Award 2024. These exceptional nominees have emerged as two of Europe’s most promising cybersecurity start-ups amidst a distinguished group of 10 top-tier European cybersecurity start-ups, meticulously chosen from  numerous applications spanning  from across Europe.

For the second consecutive year, ECSO’s Cyber Investor Days returned to The Hague, attracting cybersecurity start-ups from across Europe. This year’s competition, organised together with the Women4Cyber Foundation, the Municipality of The Hague, InnovationQuarter (IQ), TIIN Capital, Security Delta (HSD) and KPN Ventures, witnessed 10 promising European cybersecurity start-ups whose aim is to elevate their ventures to the next level. The event grants these start-ups a unique opportunity to pitch their companies directly to potential investors and market players, along with a Judging Panel comprised of experts in investment and entrepreneurship.

Following an intense competition of pitches, marked by European innovation and resilience, the Judging Panel, including investment and entrepreneurship experts Jeroen Schipper (CISO, Gemeente Den Haag), Alex Bos (Portfolio Manager, InnovationQuarter), Emmarique Delahaije (Investment Manager, KPN Ventures), Willy Mannheims (Managing Partner, eCAPITAL & Chair of ECSO Work Stream on Cybersecurity Investments), Régis Cezanave (General Manager Europe, S2 Grupo), and Reinout van der Meulen (Non-Executive Director, Awen Collective & TIIN Capital Representative), faced the challenging task of evaluating each pitch.

After thorough deliberation, two fortunate start-ups have been selected  to proceed as nominees for the highly anticipated ECSO STARtup Award 2024. The grand finale of this European award is scheduled to take place in Germany in early 2024.

ECSO proudly presents the two outstanding nominees: CDeX PSA (Cyber Defence eXercise Platform) and INLYSE.

“It was terrific to be part of this ECSO event hosted by the Municipality of The Hague and their partners. The competition was strong, so we’re extra excited to come out on top and go to the finals in Bochum next year. We are looking forward to it!”

 - Dr. Bartek Ziółkowski, Co-founder & CEO of CDex PSA.

“It is a great honor to be nominated as a finalist for the ECSO STARtup Award next year. I am proud that we could convince the jury about the uniqueness of our solution and that we significantly contribute to the goal of building a sovereign digital Europe by developing and delivering disruptive technologies out of Europe.”

- Walter Schumann, CEO of INLYSE.

ECSO extends its heartfelt congratulations to these remarkable start-ups on their achievements and contributions to the European cybersecurity ecosystem, and eagerly anticipates the impact that their innovative solutions will have on shaping the future of European cybersecurity. In the award finals, CDex PSA and INLYSE will be competing alongside fellow outstanding nominees from previous Cyber Investor Days held throughout 2023: ANOZR WAY, Build38, CyCommSec, Dust Mobile, Modino.io, ONEKEY, OutKept, and Seculyze. More updates on the ECSO STARtup Award 2024 will follow in the months to come.

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During the Hague Cyber Security Week , special attention is also given to the the of Cyber Talent.

In the municipality if The Hague we try to stimulate cyber talent as much as possible by making it an important aspect of events during the Cyber Security Week. For example, during Hâck The Hague we saw how talented hackers tried to hack the systems of the municipality.

In addition, a talent HUB was organized at the ONE Conference and talent was a important topic during Women in Cyber. Besides those two events, the World Class program also organized an interesting lecture by Erik de Jong for interested students. So there were many opportunities for talent and anyone interested in the topic!

In the future, many more events for cyber talent will be organized! There will be different cyber security schools and collaborations with educations istitutions. If you want to know more about being talent in The Hague, check out Behague!