Belgium 23-9-25 Squad Only Virtual english
Security teams are overwhelmed. Too many tools. Too many alerts. Too few people. And now, increasing pressure from the board to protect everything, everywhere, all the time. Expect honest reflection, shared strategies, and a conversation that cuts through compliance noise and focuses on what to do when your team is stretched and your risk is rising.
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In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, the financial services industry in Belgium faces a critical juncture regarding its cloud adoption strategy. While the allure of cloud computing – with its promise of scalability, agility, and innovation – is undeniable, the unique regulatory demands and paramount need for data sovereignty present significant challenges. This CIONET roundtable, aims to bring together Digital Leaders from the Belgian financial sector to discuss how to navigate these complexities. We will explore how financial institutions can leverage cloud technologies while ensuring complete control over their data, maintaining compliance with stringent European regulations like GDPR and DORA, and mitigating geopolitical risks.
Read MoreBelgium 24-9-25 Invitation Only Physical english
As smart devices proliferate across operational environments — from sensors on factory lines and GPS trackers in logistics fleets to wearables in healthcare and connected systems in smart cities — the integration of Managed IoT (MiOT) is accelerating. But with it comes a surge in cybersecurity risks. No longer isolated or air-gapped, OT systems are becoming fully networked, remotely accessible, and deeply entwined with IT. This creates a vulnerable, highly complex digital mesh, one where a single compromised device can trigger physical, financial, and reputational consequences.
Read MoreSeptember 23, 2025 Squad Session Squad Only Virtual english
Security teams are overwhelmed. Too many tools. Too many alerts. Too few people. And now, increasing pressure from the board to protect everything, everywhere, all the time. Expect honest reflection, shared strategies, and a conversation that cuts through compliance noise and focuses on what to do when your team is stretched and your risk is rising.
Read MoreSeptember 30, 2025 Squad Session Squad Only Virtual english
Everyone has technical debt. The question is what to do with it. Refactor now? Wait for the next feature? Build on it and hope it holds? If you’re tired of debating whether to clean up or move on, this session helps you frame the debt conversation in a way that supports both speed and stability.
Read MoreOctober 2, 2025 Squad Session Squad Only Virtual english
Architecture doesn’t happen in diagrams. It happens in minds, seasoned, curious, sharp minds that understand how the pieces fit. But who’s shaping these minds? Who’s growing the next generation of digital architects? If you’re responsible for complex systems, and for the people designing them, this session is for you.
Read MoreSeneca Polytechnic focuses on security excellence to protect data
Seneca Polytechnic, a leading higher education institution in Ontario, has partnered with Trend Micro to ensure the security and availability of its critical data. Trend Micro's advanced security solutions, including Deep Discovery Inspector and Deep Security Software, have provided Seneca with the necessary tools to detect and prevent threats.
OVERVIEW
Easy access to information is the lifeblood of the world’s colleges and universities. At Seneca Polytechnic, which has one of the largest student populations in Ontario, the IT security team must ensure that more than 30,000 students and employees have access to this information at all times from any device. The team also protects the personal data and intellectual property that resides in Seneca’s data center and travels across their network. To keep Seneca secure and information available, Seneca relies on advanced data center protection combined with advanced threat detection solutions from Trend Micro.
The intelligence built into Trend solutions tells my team what is critical so we can focus on the really important alerts and make sure that our environment is safe and secure.
CHALLENGES
“As a higher education institution, we have to allow students and employees to use their own devices,” says Joseph Lee, associate director, IT security, privacy and compliance, Seneca Polytechnic. “We don’t have control over those devices, so they could be leveraged by hackers. My biggest challenge is to make sure I have appropriate measures in place to detect threats and prevent issues.”
“To maintain a proper security posture with my small team, we must be able to prioritize alerts with the right tools in place. The Trend Vision One™ – Deep Discovery™ Inspector and Trend Micro™ Deep Security™ Software solutions give us what we need to be effective in our security.”
Trend’s solutions have the latest and greatest threat intelligence built in, so whenever a new attack comes out, we know we will be protected against it.
WHY TREND
A Trend customer since 2015, Seneca considers Trend high-caliber security solutions and unmatched customer support key to their success. “People do make a difference,” says Radha Krishnan, chief information officer and vice-president, customer service, Seneca Polytechnic. “Our security team has a level of comfort with Trend that they don’t see with other vendors.”
This gives the team the confidence to run efficiently and effectively. “We rely on the Trend solutions a lot. The intelligence built into the solutions tell my team what is critical so we can focus on the really important alerts and make sure that our environment is safe and secure.”
SOLUTION
With Deep Discovery Inspector, Trend Micro™ Deep Discovery™ Analyzer, and Deep Security Software, Seneca Polytechnic’s IT security team has everything they need to stay on top of potential threats. “One of my team’s first tasks every day is to look at Deep Discovery Inspector findings to see what they need to pay attention to,” says Lee.
The IT security team highly appreciates the Deep Security Software virtual patching feature, which protects the data center from attacks before patches are applied. “Trend’s focus on ongoing product innovations is crucial to Seneca’s security. Deep Discovery Inspector and Deep Security Software have the latest and greatest threat intelligence built in, so whenever a new attack comes out, we know we will be protected against it,” he says.
RESULTS
Lee recalls many experiences in which Trend security demonstrated its value. In one instance, Trend solutions quickly alerted the team about a server that was being used for Bitcoin mining. Another time, a ransomware simulation exercise generated an unexpected result. “On the night we planted the simulation, Deep Security Software immediately generated an alert, and the data center team was on it—defeating the purpose of the simulation but reassuring us that Deep Security Software really does protect us,” says Lee.
Thanks to Trend, Seneca Polytechnic maintains a robust security posture, even with a lean security team. “Trend has done the heavy lifting for us,” Lee says. “Our Trend solutions prioritize the findings for us so we can focus on other security issues.”
WHAT'S NEXT
“We’re moving a lot of our resources into the cloud right now,” says Lee. “Our email solution is in the cloud, along with our learning management platform, and we’re looking at moving our ERP system to the cloud as well. Making sure those resources are well protected while they’re in the cloud is next on our list to achieve.”
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Digital Transformation is redefining the future of health care and health delivery. All stakeholders are convinced that these innovations will create value for patients, healthcare practitioners, hospitals, and governments along the patient pathway. The benefits are starting from prevention and awareness to diagnosis, treatment, short- and long-term follow-up, and ultimately survival. But how do you make sure that your working towards an architecturally sound, secure and interoperable health IT ecosystem for your hospital and avoid implementing a hodgepodge of spot solutions? How does your IT department work together with the other stakeholders, such as the doctors and other healthcare practitioners, Life Sciences companies, Tech companies, regulators and your internal governance and administrative bodies?
Read MoreThe Telenet Business Leadership Circle powered by CIONET, offers a platform where IT executives and thought leaders can meet to inspire each other and share best practices. We want to be a facilitator who helps you optimise the performance of your IT function and your business by embracing the endless opportunities that digital change brings.
Read MoreDécouvrez la dynamique du leadership numérique aux Rencontres de CIONET, le programme francophone exclusif de CIONET pour les leaders numériques en Belgique, rendu possible grâce au soutien et à l'engagement de nos partenaires de programme : Deloitte, Denodo et Red Hat. Rejoignez trois événements inspirants par an à Liège, Namur et en Brabant Wallon, où des CIOs et des experts numériques francophones de premier plan partagent leurs perspectives et expériences sur des thèmes d'affaires et de IT actuels. Laissez-vous inspirer et apprenez des meilleurs du secteur lors de sessions captivantes conçues spécialement pour soutenir et enrichir votre rôle en tant que CIO pair. Ne manquez pas cette opportunité de faire partie d'un réseau exceptionnel d'innovateurs numériques !
Read MoreCIONET is committed to highlighting and celebrating female role models in IT, Tech & Digital, creating a leadership programme that empowers and elevates women within the tech industry. This initiative is dedicated to showcasing the achievements and successes of leading women, fostering an environment where female role models are recognised, and their contributions can ignite progress and inspire the next generation of women in IT. Our mission is to shine the spotlight a little brighter on female role models in IT, Tech & Digital, and to empower each other through this inner network community.
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