This seminar is fully booked. Please send an email to events.belgium@loyensloeff.com should you want to be added to the waiting list.

Is your business prepared to stay compliant with cyber security legislation (GDPR, NIS2, DORA, etc.)? Is your cyber security plan sufficiently robust? If a cyber-attack occurs, is your business equipped to swiftly respond and manage its reputation effectively?

We’re bringing together top experts from Loyens & Loeff, FTI Consulting and S-RM for an afternoon packed with interactive workshops designed to:  
•    give you actionable insights into how these regulations impact your contracts, 
•    learn how to safeguard your reputation in the event of a cyber-attack, and 
•    put your cyber security response skills to the test. 

Don't miss our expert panel discussion with our exclusive guests, where they'll answer your questions and share the latest best practices.

The event will be closed with a networking cocktail reception providing you with the opportunity to connect with peers and cybersecurity experts.

Programme

13:00: Registration & Coffee

13.30: Recap & exploration of key data security obligations under GDPR and NIS2

Experts

Stéphanie De Smedt, Partner heading the Data Protection & Privacy team, Loyens & Loeff Brussels 
Virginie de France, Associate and Knowledge Manager in the Data Protection & Privacy team, Loyens & Loeff Brussels 
Olivier Verhasselt, Associate in the Data Protection & Privacy team, Loyens & Loeff Brussels

14.40-17.00: Deep-dive workshops, including coffee break. On the registration form, you can choose 2 deep-dive topics of your interest.

Workshop 1: IT, cyber security and DORA contracting: pitfalls, tips and tricks – Loyens & Loeff

Gain practical insights and actionable strategies for navigating the complexities of IT and cybersecurity contracts, including under the new Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA). Discover key lessons learned, how to avoid common pitfalls and explore industry best practices to ensure compliance, mitigate risks, and enhance resilience. This workshop will provide you with practical knowledge for IT and cybersecurity contracts that safeguard your digital operations.

Experts

Yannick Geryszewski, Senior Associate in the Tech & Commercial Law team of Loyens & Loeff Amsterdam
Yannick focuses on IT, trade secrets and technology transactions, contracting and strategic relationships, including DORA implementation. As such, he has been involved in drafting the Dutch market standard for DORA contracting for the Dutch industry associations for asset managers, pension funds and insurers.

Bram Goetry, Associate in the Data Protection & Privacy team of Loyens & Loeff Brussels
Bram mainly focuses on Data Protection law & Privacy, Intellectual Property law, ICT-law and general Commercial law. He advises and represents clients in both litigious and non-litigious matters in these fields of expertise.

Workshop 2: Managing your reputation during a cyber security incident - FTI Consulting

FTI Consulting’s cyber security communications experts will guide you through the critical first 48 hours of a cybersecurity incident. Combining insightful theory with practical discussion, this session will equip you with strategies to effectively safeguard your company’s reputation and preserve stakeholder trust in times of a cyber crisis.

Experts

Charlotte Leeman, Cyber Security Communications expert, FTI Consulting
Charlotte is a crisis communications consultant who specialises in cyber security incidents. During these incidents, she helps companies develop tailored communications strategies to mitigate the reputational impact. She also helps companies prepare crisis communications plans and processes through structured reviews, training and exercises.

James Lowson, Crisis Management & Communications expert, FTI Consulting
James regularly advises clients on preparing for and responding to cyber security incidents. He specialises in helping organisations to build their crisis response capabilities through effective plans, processes and training. He has worked on numerous live incidents, supporting clients to balance the reputational, legal and operational considerations of a response.

Workshop 3: Cyber Crisis Experience – S-RM Continental Europe

S-RM will go through a simulated large scale ransomware attack. Together with their cyber experts you will navigate crisis, assessing risk and making decisions. You will learn about current-day ransomware attacks, triaging cyber incidents and weighing recovery strategies. 

Experts

Martijn Hoogesteger, Head of Cyber Security, S-RM Continental Europe
Martijn is responsible for growing S-RM’s cyber presence in the EU and leads the team of cyber professionals primarily based in the Netherlands. Prior to joining S-RM, Martijn built and managed several Incident Response and Offensive Security teams. He also takes part in the Dutch TV show ‘Hunted’, where he is a Digital Investigator, tracking down fugitive contestants using digital techniques. 
 
Gideon Teerenstra, Head of Cyber Advisory, S-RM Continental Europe
With over 10 years in the industry, Gideon has worked closely with companies to develop tailored solutions that map their precise requirements for cyber strategy and implementation based on their locations, exposure, and objectives. Prior to joining S-RM, he worked for the Cyber Strategy team of Deloitte and has been the CISO of a university medical centre. 

Susanne Koster, Associate, Incident Response Team, S-RM Continental Europe
Susanne combines deep technical expertise with crisis management skills to assist clients in swiftly responding to and recovering from significant cyber incidents, serving as both Engagement Lead and Technical Lead. Prior to her role at S-RM, Susanne worked at a cybersecurity firm in London and was part of Deloitte Netherlands' Incident Response team. She holds an honours degree in Computer Science and Mathematics from the University of Edinburgh and is a certified digital forensic investigator.

17.10: Panel discussion 

17.45: Conclusions & cocktail reception

Seats are limited, so make sure to book your spot today!

3 IBJ-IJE training points will be allocated