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DrBA MSc Jeroen Van Der Vlies

Trainer, Writer, A.I. CISO/CISPO & Auditor | checksec.nl Netherlands
DrBA MSc Jeroen Van Der Vlies

Biography

As an AI CISO, DPO, and IT risk assessor, Jeroen leads security and privacy strategies for governments, enterprises, and SMBs. With 20+ years in cybersecurity, privacy, and risk management, his mission is to protect assets from cyber threats and ensure compliance. As a trainer and writer, he actively contributes to the cybersecurity and privacy community.

Sessions

11:35h
Workshop | HACKING VILLAGE

No Time to Breach: The CISO’s Role in I(O)T Security

DrBA MSc Jeroen Van Der Vlies
DrBA MSc Jeroen Van Der Vlies checksec.nl Trainer, Writer, A.I. CISO/CISPO & Auditor Speaker

#CISO, #Cybersecurity

13-05-2025 11:35 13-05-2025 12:50 Europe/Madrid No Time to Breach: The CISO’s Role in I(O)T Security As cybersecurity grows critical for I(O)T environments, CISOs play a key role in ensuring I(O)T security aligns with business strategy. Security is no longer just technical—it’s a strategic imperative, with compliance requiring leadership attention. Rising Threats – I(O)T systems face ransomware & nation-state attacks, risking business continuity. Business Impact – Breaches cause financial & operational damage. Boards must prioritize proactive measures with GDPR, NIS2, & CER in mind. Strategic Imperative – I(O)T security ensures resilience & operational continuity, requiring integration into risk management. Collaboration & Culture – Leadership must foster a security-aware culture & embed security into performance metrics. Actionable Steps – Boards should implement risk assessments, zero-trust models, & continuous training. Hacking Village 1
Tue 13 11:35h - 12:50h Hacking Village 1

Pedro Mier

Pedro Mier holds a degree in Telecommunications Engineer ing from the Polytechnic University of Catalonia, MBA from ESADE and PADE from IESE. He is currently President of AMETIC (Association of Electronics, Information Technology and Telecommunications Companies of Spain), Shareholder and Chairman of the Board of Directors of TRYO Aerospace & Electronics, Board Member of the Premo Group and Committee of CTTC. member of Space Angels Network and Member of the Sc ientific Advisory

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