Traditional vs. practical cybersecurity training courses: what really works?
Traditional vs. practical cybersecurity training is a comparison that HR and L&D managers are increasingly making. Cybersecurity incidents continue to increase, while organizations struggle to make their people structurally resilient. The CBS Cybersecurity Monitor 2024 shows that many companies are investing in measures, but that practical implementation is lagging behind. In 2024, only 17 […]
What does a 15-week cybersecurity training course look like?
More and more people want to get involved in cybersecurity, but first they want clarity. What exactly will you learn? How much practical experience will you gain? And will you really be employable afterwards? In 2025 and 2026, the demand for cybersecurity skills in the Netherlands will remain high, while the supply of immediately employable professionals will lag behind. At the same time, the range of training courses on offer is growing, from secondary vocational education and higher professional education to […]
How can you shorten the ramp-up time for new cybersecurity employees?
New cybersecurity employees are scarce and valuable. At the same time, it often takes months of training before someone can contribute safely and independently. In 2025 and 2026, this ramp-up time will become increasingly critical due to NIS2, higher incident pressure, and ongoing labor market shortages. The question is therefore not whether you need to onboard faster, but how you can shorten the ramp-up time of […]
What do you do in cybersecurity? Roles and specializations explained
Cybersecurity is no longer a niche field. By 2025 and 2026, virtually every organization in the Netherlands, from SMEs to government agencies, will be under pressure to be digitally resilient. This is immediately reflected in the labor market. The number of cybersecurity vacancies is growing structurally, while employers are increasingly looking for people with demonstrable skills and practical experience. Those who […]
Working at Trivian: Become a Freelance Trainer for the Cybersecurity Elite of the Netherlands
As a freelance cybersecurity trainer at Trivian, you will work with experienced IT professionals who want to deepen their knowledge and apply it at an academic level. At some point, many cybersecurity specialists seek to have a greater impact than just resolving incidents, maintaining tooling, or performing pentests. Teaching motivated participants is then a logical next step. At Trivian, teaching revolves around precisely […]
The ideal NIS2 junior profile: what knowledge and skills do you need?
Determining the right NIS2 junior profile is high on the agenda for many CISOs, security managers, and HR teams. The Dutch cybersecurity market is growing rapidly. According to the most recent ICT Vacaturemonitor, the number of cybersecurity vacancies in 2024 has increased by 13% compared to last year. The demand for well-trained personnel is growing rapidly, especially […]
Is a cybersecurity career for you? 7 signs
The digital security of the Netherlands never stands still. Companies and government agencies are constantly looking for specialists who can protect networks, systems and sensitive data. The Dutch cybersecurity market is estimated to exceed $3.2 billion by 2025. At the same time, the number of open positions continues to grow every quarter. Whether you want to start cybersecurity, consider a career switch or retrain [...]
Retraining to Cyber Security: is it possible without an IT background?
The digital world is growing faster than ever. Organizations are constantly protecting their data from cyber attacks, and the demand for experts is growing. But not everyone who dreams of a job in cybersecurity has an IT background. Can you retrain in Cyber Security without IT prior training? At Trivian, we believe so. In this blog, you'll read all [...]