A SIEM investment will fail without trained analysts
For many organizations, a SIEM investment is the most expensive purchase in their security stack. Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, IBM QRadar: licenses range from tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of euros per year. Yet for a large number of organizations, that investment does not deliver what is expected of it. Not because the technology falls short, but because there is no one […]
The Hidden Costs of a Filled Cybersecurity Vacancy
Most organizations grossly underestimate the costs associated with cybersecurity job openings. A position that has been open for four months seems manageable as long as the team is covering for it and the recruiter continues to send updates. But beneath that apparent calm, the costs are mounting. Every week without a security professional increases the risk of incidents, puts more pressure on existing colleagues, and […]
How a Cybersecurity Training Program Builds Security Maturity That Awareness Alone Cannot Achieve
Awareness works. Employees are better at recognizing phishing attempts, report suspicious emails more quickly, and are more careful with their passwords. But as a CISO or IT manager, you know that this isn’t the end goal. The question that remains is: Can your team actually detect, respond to, and recover from an incident if things go wrong? That’s where capability begins, and where targeted cybersecurity training […]
Getting Started in Cybersecurity: What Employers Really Want to See in 2026
You’ve made the decision. You want to break into cybersecurity—whether you’re coming from a different IT background or making a complete career switch. You’ve watched videos, researched certifications, and read job postings. But one question keeps nagging at you: What do employers actually want to see? The honest answer is more complex than “get your CompTIA Security+ certification” or “earn a bachelor’s degree.” Employers think in terms of […]
Cybersecurity Boot Camp for Businesses: When Does It Work, and When Is It a Waste of Money?
A cybersecurity boot camp for businesses sounds like a quick fix for an urgent and systemic problem. Organizations are struggling with insufficient cybersecurity capacity, a rise in incidents, and a NIS2 requirement that will directly affect executives starting in October 2024. CTOs and HR managers often see the same pattern repeating itself in 2025 and 2026. There is a budget, the urgency is high, […]
Is a cybersecurity boot camp enough to start working right away as a cybersecurity specialist?
You’re looking for a job guarantee or the fastest route to a new IT career. The obvious question that immediately comes to mind is: Is a cybersecurity boot camp enough to start working right away as a cybersecurity specialist? The honest answer is no—usually not. The Dutch job market demands much more than a certificate from a short theoretical training course. Employers are looking for […]
Structurally Improving Information Security: Why Training Is More Important Than Tools
Structurally Improving Information Security: Why Training Is More Important Than Tools Most organizations now have a whole suite of security tools: EDR, SIEM, IAM, awareness modules, MFA, DLP. Yet the same question keeps coming up at the management and board levels: Why are we still caught off guard by incidents, audits, and supplier risks? The answer rarely lies in “yet another tool.” The […]
Information Security Explained for Beginners: Is This a Realistic Starting Point for a Cybersecurity Career?
You’re considering a career change to cybersecurity, but you’re wondering where to start without an IT background. In that case, “information security” is often the first term you come across. It sounds like a big concept, but at its core, it’s about something very concrete: protecting information so that it remains available, accurate, and confidential. That’s exactly why information security is a […]
A cybersecurity course is no longer enough: Here’s how to train teams to perform under pressure
Your SOC performs well in terms of certifications. Your staff takes a cybersecurity course every year. Awareness is “on point.” And yet, when things really go wrong, you see stress, confusion, miscommunication, and a team that scales up too late. The result is predictable: too much time spent on triage, unclear ownership, misplaced priorities, and an incident that […]
Why Theory Fails: The Need for Hands-On Incident Response Training
Your SOC scores well on the required certifications. Your staff dutifully complete a mandatory theory module on their laptops every year. On paper, compliance is neatly checked off. Yet when things really go wrong on the network, blind panic sets in. You see stress, noise in the logs, miscommunication on the work floor, and a team that’s struggling […]