Category: Events
Cybersecurity events I attended, or events I talk about
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Analyzing the CrowdStrike Outage: What Went Wrong, Why It Happened, and What We Can Learn
The recent CrowdStrike outage has sent shockwaves through the global IT landscape, leading many to consider it one of the biggest failures in tech history. Affecting over 8 million machines globally, including critical systems in airports, hospitals, banks, the sheer scale and impact of this outage is staggering. But what really happened? Who’s to blame?…
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Cybersec Europe 2024
https://www.cyberseceurope.com Cybersec Europe 2024 was a major cybersecurity event held in Brussels Belgium on May 29th and 30th, 2024. The event was a platform for cybersecurity professionals to exchange information, foster collaboration, and address the growing challenges of cyber threats. The event is focused on fostering innovation in the field of cybersecurity. It’s meant for…
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Digital Forensics with i-Force
https://i-force.be Recently, I had the opportunity to attend a highly informative digital forensics talk hosted by i-FORCE. The event featured insights from Pieter Van der Hulst and Tjebbe Van Quickenborne, both experts in the field of IT security, investigations, and incident response. This blog post is a detailed overview of the key takeaways from the…
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Proximus Think NXT
Proximus Think NXT is a one-day event focused on new innovations in technology. The most recent event which I attended with Omer Mokhamed Makhmud, took place on 30th November 2023. The next event is scheduled for 28th November 2024 at Nekkerhal, Mechelen. The event features keynote speakers, interactive demos, breakout sessions, and networking opportunities. It’s…
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IBM Quantum Computing Masterclass
https://quantum.ibm.com https://www.ibm.com/quantum In this workshop, speakers and technical experts from IBM were invited to Howest to talk about their work in quantum computing, and new developments in the quantum computing space, as well as the future of cryptography and encryption given the rise in quantum computing. Important technical information We were first explained key concepts…
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ConXion: Zero-trust cybersecurity
ConXion, a leading Belgian IT solutions provider, is pioneering the implementation of a robust zero-trust model architecture. Recently I attended a talk where they detailed their comprehensive strategy for integrating IT security within business operations. Here’s a closer look at the insights I gathered from the talk. First up, a bit about the company. ConXion…