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Belgium 9-9-25 Squad Only Physical english
As Belgium navigates the complexities of GDPR and various data sovereignty regulations, organizations across multiple industries face both challenges and opportunities in managing their data across borders. The quest for compliance often intersects with the need for business growth, raising questions about the balance between protection and progress. How can companies effectively own and safeguard their data while ensuring compliance without stifling innovation and expansion in a multi-industry landscape?
Read MorePoland 9-9-25 Invitation Only Virtual Polish
Utrzymanie talentów w organizacji IT ulokowanej na konkurencyjnym rynku pracy to nie lada zadanie. A jeśli do tego mówimy o organizacji z sektora publicznego? O swoich i swojej organizacji doświadczeniach, metodach i programach opowie Anna Wituła z CIRF. Będzie to jak zawsze okazja do dyskusji na temat różnych sposobów na utrzymanie talentów w firmie.
Read MoreBelgium 11-9-25 Squad Only Virtual english
You’ve built the portal. Added the chatbot. Rolled out self-service. But your support lines are still ringing. And your frontline teams are still improvising. If you want digital services to feel seamless, not just look polished, this session brings you back to where value is felt: at the frontline.
Read MorePoland 11-9-25 Invitation Only Virtual Polish
W fabrykach cyberbezpieczeństwo często zależy od podwykonawców – integratorów, dostawców systemów automatyki i firm serwisowych, które mają zaskakująco szeroki dostęp do infrastruktury OT. W tej prezentacji Igor Zbyryt z BZK pokaże, jak z perspektywy końcowego użytkownika i integratora wygląda współpraca z tymi firmami oraz jakie realne ryzyka to niesie – również w kontekście NIS2. Zamiast wyliczać różnice między IT a OT, skupi się na wspólnym mianowniku i tym, co trzeba zmienić w podejściu organizacji, żeby cyber w produkcji zaczęło działać.
Read MoreBelgium 13-9-25 All Members Physical english
Join us for a scenic ride along the route of the Brabantse Pijl!This ride is suitable for all levels of cyclists and doesn’t require advanced technical skills. We’ll start at de Zoete Waters, where parking is available, and head into the charming Brabant region. Along the way, we’ll tackle some of the area’s iconic climbs — including the legendary Moskesstraat, known for its cobbled character and history in pro cycling. Expect a relaxed, friendly atmosphere and beautiful views throughout. Whether you're training, exploring, or just riding for fun, you’re more than welcome to join!
Read MoreBelgium 16-9-25 Squad Only Physical english
The system works. That’s the problem. It’s old, complex, deeply integrated, and still running your most critical operations. Everyone agrees change is needed. But no one wants to be the one who breaks it. The stakes are too high.
Read MoreGermany Sep 9, 2025 Country Members Physical german
Vom ersten Use Case zur strategischen Neuausrichtung CIONET lädt bereits zum vierten Mal zu einem exklusiven Roundtable für CIOs und Digitalverantwortliche aus Logistik und Handel ein. Im Mittelpunkt des Abends steht die Frage, wie Unternehmen ihre KI-Initiativen erfolgreich skalieren und aus ersten Use Cases echten strategischen Mehrwert schaffen. Microsoft 365 für Frontline Worker: Moderne Tools, die Mitarbeitende im Tagesgeschäft entlasten ServiceNow für Prozessintegration: Automatisierte End-to-End-Workflows – vom Schadensfall bis zur Retourenabwicklung KI-gestützte Disposition und Planung: Mit smarten Algorithmen zur optimierten Supply Chain Digitale Lieferketten und letzte Meile: Transparenz, Effizienz und Kundenzentrierung durchgängig gedacht
Read MoreBelgium Sep 13, 2025 All Members Physical english
Join us for a wonderful ride. The ride is accessible to all levels of riders and doesn't require extensive technical skills. More information will follow soon. Looking forward to ride together!
Read MoreGermany Sep 17, 2025 Country Members Physical german
Cybersecurity ist längst kein reines IT-Thema mehr – sie betrifft das gesamte Unternehmen. Doch während die Bedrohungslage zunimmt, geraten viele Security-Verantwortliche an ihre Belastungsgrenzen: zwischen 24/7-Verantwortung, wachsenden Anforderungen und dem ständigen Innovationsdruck.
Read MoreGermany Sep 17, 2025 Country Members Physical german
IT-Betrieb und Cybersicherheit stehen heute unter extremem Druck: steigende Komplexität, wachsende regulatorische Anforderungen (NIS2, DORA, KRITIS), chronische Ressourcenknappheit – und gleichzeitig eine Bedrohungslage, die keine Verzögerungen duldet. Trotzdem agieren viele IT- und Security-Teams noch immer in Silos. Die Folge: ineffiziente Abläufe, Tool-Wildwuchs, langsame Reaktion auf Vorfälle und unklare Verantwortlichkeiten.
Read MoreGermany Sep 18, 2025 Country Members Virtual german
Nachhaltigkeit ist für CIOs nicht nur ein „Nice-to-have“, sondern eine strategische Priorität – sie beeinflusst direkt die finanzielle Performance, die operative Effizienz und die langfristige Wettbewerbsfähigkeit.
Read MoreBelgium Sep 18, 2025 Country Members Physical french
La dette technique est comparable à la négligence des réparations d'une maison. Ignorer un toit qui fuit peut faire gagner du temps aujourd'hui, mais cela pourrait conduire à l'effondrement du plafond plus tard. Pour remédier à la dette technique, il faut trouver et réparer ces fuites dès maintenant et mettre en place un plan d'entretien de la maison afin qu'elle soit prête pour les extensions futures. Pour résoudre ces problèmes, il faut définir des priorités stratégiques, communiquer clairement avec les parties prenantes et établir une feuille de route à long terme pour la modernisation. Cet événement se déroulera entièrement en français.
Read MoreGermany Sep 9, 2025 Country Members Physical german
Vom ersten Use Case zur strategischen Neuausrichtung CIONET lädt bereits zum vierten Mal zu einem exklusiven Roundtable für CIOs und Digitalverantwortliche aus Logistik und Handel ein. Im Mittelpunkt des Abends steht die Frage, wie Unternehmen ihre KI-Initiativen erfolgreich skalieren und aus ersten Use Cases echten strategischen Mehrwert schaffen. Microsoft 365 für Frontline Worker: Moderne Tools, die Mitarbeitende im Tagesgeschäft entlasten ServiceNow für Prozessintegration: Automatisierte End-to-End-Workflows – vom Schadensfall bis zur Retourenabwicklung KI-gestützte Disposition und Planung: Mit smarten Algorithmen zur optimierten Supply Chain Digitale Lieferketten und letzte Meile: Transparenz, Effizienz und Kundenzentrierung durchgängig gedacht
Read MoreBelgium Sep 13, 2025 All Members Physical english
Join us for a wonderful ride. The ride is accessible to all levels of riders and doesn't require extensive technical skills. More information will follow soon. Looking forward to ride together!
Read MoreGermany Sep 17, 2025 Country Members Physical german
Cybersecurity ist längst kein reines IT-Thema mehr – sie betrifft das gesamte Unternehmen. Doch während die Bedrohungslage zunimmt, geraten viele Security-Verantwortliche an ihre Belastungsgrenzen: zwischen 24/7-Verantwortung, wachsenden Anforderungen und dem ständigen Innovationsdruck.
Read MoreGermany Sep 17, 2025 Country Members Physical german
IT-Betrieb und Cybersicherheit stehen heute unter extremem Druck: steigende Komplexität, wachsende regulatorische Anforderungen (NIS2, DORA, KRITIS), chronische Ressourcenknappheit – und gleichzeitig eine Bedrohungslage, die keine Verzögerungen duldet. Trotzdem agieren viele IT- und Security-Teams noch immer in Silos. Die Folge: ineffiziente Abläufe, Tool-Wildwuchs, langsame Reaktion auf Vorfälle und unklare Verantwortlichkeiten.
Read MoreGermany Sep 18, 2025 Country Members Virtual german
Nachhaltigkeit ist für CIOs nicht nur ein „Nice-to-have“, sondern eine strategische Priorität – sie beeinflusst direkt die finanzielle Performance, die operative Effizienz und die langfristige Wettbewerbsfähigkeit.
Read MoreBelgium Sep 18, 2025 Country Members Physical french
La dette technique est comparable à la négligence des réparations d'une maison. Ignorer un toit qui fuit peut faire gagner du temps aujourd'hui, mais cela pourrait conduire à l'effondrement du plafond plus tard. Pour remédier à la dette technique, il faut trouver et réparer ces fuites dès maintenant et mettre en place un plan d'entretien de la maison afin qu'elle soit prête pour les extensions futures. Pour résoudre ces problèmes, il faut définir des priorités stratégiques, communiquer clairement avec les parties prenantes et établir une feuille de route à long terme pour la modernisation. Cet événement se déroulera entièrement en français.
Read MoreStolt-Nielsen relies on Trend Micro TippingPoint for IT network security
Relies on Trend Micro TippingPoint for IT network security
OVERVIEW
With 215 establishments benefiting from their services, the Health Cooperation Group (GCS) Télésante Lorraine, was chosen by the Regional Health Agency (ARS) Grand Est to develop e-health in the region. The company has more than 120 ships, 5,000 tank containers and 21 terminals. Six business units fall under the umbrella organization Stolt-Nielsen Limited (SNL) and three business units are represented in the Netherlands: Stolt Tankers, Stolthaven Terminals, and Stolt Tank Containers. Because SNL works with hazardous substances, security has always been important. With the connection of the vessels to the corporate network, new challenges arose. To protect the OT networks (ICS / SCADA) on the ships against malicious code and attacks, SNL uses Trend Micro TippingPoint. In addition, the company has outsourced the security operations center (SOC). Part of the security services in the SOC consists of cloud workloads which are protected by Trend Micro Deep Security.
CHALLENGES
We work with chemicals, so security and safety are always very high on the agenda“, explains Paul Sloof, Fleet Support Manager for Stolt Nielsen. Paul is responsible for IT management and infrastructure within Stolt Tankers. This includes network, data transport, and all applications, such as office automation on ships.
“With the arrival of the internet of things (IoT) and the connection of our ships to the network, new security challenges suddenly appeared. For us this was the starting point to delve into endpoint security. Devices are connected to the network, and we have to take into account a lot of practical challenges and rules. The search for a new solution had a very concrete reason for us”, says Paul.
The shipping industry has significant regulatory and compliance rules, with which a ship must comply. Paul explains, “For example, a virus scanner cannot be connected to the navigation software; the ship would not be compliant and would not be permitted to sail. A chemical tanker has a complex structure using many IT components, however, the fact that they are now connected to the corporate network has significant impact. With the arrival of IoT, new network components are being added, while some legacy devices are 25 years old, some running on Microsoft® Windows® XP. At the start of this project, we assumed this could be accommodated, but that we would come across a number of black boxes. Since direct endpoint protection was not an option, we had to look for a new solution to contain potential threats. This led us to search for an intrusion prevention solution”.
"With the arrival of IoT and the connection of our ships to the network, new security challenges suddenly appeared. The search for a new solution had a very concrete reason for us."
Paul Sloof - Fleet Support Manager, Stolt-Nielsen
WHY TREND
Sloof and his team determined the specific requirements, “We have assumed network security. We have had to be ‘agentless’ and required 24/7 global support, from a globally operating vendor for whom intrusion prevention systems solutions (IPS) was also an important part of the portfolio. Moreover, we did not want a vendor lock-in and we were looking for a solution that works with all underlying servers. Gartner™ mentions three to four players in their Magic Quadrant. Once we determined our vendor requirements and criteria, we compared these parties and entered into a discussion. Trend Micro TippingPoint quickly emerged as the winner,“ he says.
SOLUTION
After several meetings on different designs and a successful Proof of Value (PoV), Stolt-Nielsen decided to implement Trend Micro™ TippingPoint™ 2200T in its data centers. This filters all the network traffic, looking for any harmful code that can get to the ships. “After the choice was made, we immediately started a pilot, and a number of ships were connected. For this, we only had to adjust the IP routing. Perhaps the best thing about the process is that we have invited a TippingPoint expert and a hacker at the same time to see if and how Trend Micro TippingPoint could ward off the hacker. As soon as the hacker started an attack, you saw that come up in the control panel. That was very educational and entertaining at the same time“.
Sloof explains how Trend Micro TippingPoint protects the OT/SCADA networks of SNL. “All data must go through the data center. Trend Micro TippingPoint views this traffic, recognizes data patterns, and checks whether they meet the characteristics that they should. So if a system normally only communicates with ‘the neighbor’ and then contacts other external devices, it indicates that something is wrong. As soon as there are deviations, a notification will appear. You can choose between the ‘detect and report’ mode or you can block the threat immediately and then report it. In the beginning we also did not know internally why a report came in. The experts at Trend Micro were able to explain why something is seen as a threat by the system”.
It soon became clear to SNL that Trend Micro TippingPoint met their expectations and the system was fully rolled out. “The IT service provider has actually implemented Trend Micro TippingPoint 2200T. Then the experts from Trend Micro started working on the configuration of the system. That all went very smoothly,” says Sloof.
Because all security events are monitored individually, and because there was no time and space within the IT management team to make connections, SNL started looking for a solution that would in fact make these connections. Says Sloof, “That is specialist work, so we consciously choose not to build this knowledge ourselves. That is why we have outsourced our Security Operating Center (SOC) to Tata Consultancy Services (TCS). Part of these security services is Hybrid Cloud Security - mainly for Microsoft® Azure® workloads - that is based on Trend Micro™ Deep Security™ solution.
"We had had to be ‘agentless’ and required 24/7 global support from a globally operating vendor. Once we determined our vendor requirements and criteria ... TippingPoint quickly emerged as the winner."
Paul Sloof - Fleet Support Manager, Stolt-Nielsen
RESULTS
Between making the decision and putting Trend Micro TippingPoint into production, there was a period of one and a half to two months where a total of 103 ships are connected. “We have identified a number of risks since the connection. In one system—where no virus scanner is allowed to run—there were 40 viruses. All events are now stopped with Trend Micro TippingPoint. Naturally, the necessary virus scanners are also running. At the same time, the new system also creates new challenges because everything that was not visible before is now visible. We are 80 IT staff, half of whom are in charge of management. The IT world is becoming increasingly complex and more threats are being added. It is therefore impossible for us to correlate all those threats at different levels, while this is really necessary,“ explains Sloof.
“The reports that Trend Micro TippingPoint gives are fairly rigid. The moment the system does not recognize things, they are classified as undesirable. If the activity is known, then nothing is wrong. Trend Micro Deep Security is integrated into our SOC to be able to add a shade of gray to all events that we come across. This system reads in all events and then the link between these events is made by a person. Then the event goes to ‘deep inspection’, after which it becomes clear whether it is ‘good or evil’”.
WHAT'S NEXT
Developments in the shipping industry evolve extremely fast. Technology plays a driving role in this. “We think innovation is very important, but only if we don‘t have to add water to the wine in terms of safety”, says Sloof. “We are therefore pleased that we have found in Trend Micro a party that has a lot of experience in our sector and develops solutions that are safe, intuitive, and future-proof. This allows us to focus our attention on the core business and on our customers“.
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