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Belgium 6-11-25 Invitation Only Physical english

CIONET Round Table: Securing Your Digital Crown Jewels

The modern cyber threat landscape has evolved from simple data breaches to sophisticated, systemic attacks designed to cripple an entire organisation. Ransomware, in particular, has made traditional backup and recovery strategies insufficient, as attackers often compromise backups before launching their main assault. In this new reality, the question is no longer "if" an attack will happen, but "when” and how quickly you can recover. Furthermore, regulations like DORA and NIS2 are making robust recovery a legal imperative, compelling businesses to adopt solutions that can guarantee data integrity and business continuity even after a catastrophic cyber event, making a Cybervault a critical component of regulatory compliance.

Belgium 13-11-25 Country Members Physical english

The New CISO - CIONET Belgium: Community Event

The Role of the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) The role of the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) is no longer confined to securing the network perimeter. As organisations become more digitally connected and data-driven, the CISO’s responsibilities have expanded far beyond traditional security measures. Today’s CISO must not only defend against cyber threats but also enable the business to innovate securely, manage complex regulatory environments, and instill a culture of trust across the organisation. This event will explore the evolving role of the CISO as a strategic leader who balances security with business enablement. As digital transformation accelerates, how can CISOs align their security strategies with organisational goals, ensure compliance, and lead their teams in the fight against increasingly sophisticated threats? Key Discussion Points: From Gatekeeper to Strategic Partner: How CISOs can shift from being seen as barriers to innovation to becoming key enablers of business agility and transformation through security. Balancing Risk and Innovation: Learn how top CISOs navigate the delicate balance between mitigating risk and supporting the organisation’s need to innovate and scale in a secure environment. Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC): Explore how CISOs are managing an increasingly complex regulatory landscape, ensuring compliance while still driving business objectives forward. Building a Security-First Culture: Practical strategies for CISOs to foster a culture where security is embedded into every part of the business, from boardroom discussions to frontline operations. CISO as Crisis Manager: How to prepare for and lead your organisation through major cybersecurity incidents. From ransomware attacks to data breaches, we’ll discuss how today’s CISO is as much a crisis manager as they are a strategist. Why You Should Attend: As a CISO, your role is evolving faster than ever before. This event is designed to provide you with actionable insights into how to embrace your expanded responsibilities while keeping your organisation safe and secure. Whether you’re focused on aligning security with business goals, navigating regulatory challenges, or leading in times of crisis, this event will equip you with the strategies to lead the next era of cybersecurity.

Belgium 18-11-25 Squad Only Physical english

Business Process Driven Architecture ; Designing systems that follow how your organisation actually works

Too often, architecture is drawn top-down, neat boxes, elegant flows, and little connection to the way teams really work. But what if we flipped it? What if our systems evolved from the actual processes, pains, and needs that drive the business? If you’re tired of systems that look good on slides but frustrate in practice, this session will ground the conversation where value is created, at the process level.

November 4, 2025 Squad Session Squad Only Virtual english

From Backlog to Value ; Prioritising what matters when everything feels urgent

You’ve got a roadmap, a backlog, and a lot of pressure. Every team wants their feature. Every stakeholder claims urgency. And your developers? They just want to deliver something meaningful. But how do you prioritise in a way that serves the business, and keeps the team sane? If your backlog keeps growing and your outcomes stay flat, this session helps you turn intent into value, without losing control.

November 18, 2025 Squad Session Squad Only Physical english

Business Process Driven Architecture ; Designing systems that follow how your organisation actually works

November 20, 2025 Squad Session Squad Only Virtual english

Data Spaces and Digital Trust ; What it takes to collaborate safely across ecosystems

You can’t build a smart service without smart data. And you can’t access smart data without trust. Across Europe, industries are trying to make this work, through data spaces, standardisation, and new governance frameworks. But progress is slow. If you’re part of a sector with potential for shared intelligence, but stuck in silos, this session will challenge assumptions and explore practical pathways.

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Matas securely Achieves Digital Transformation and Online Sales Expansion

Securely Achieves Digital Transformation and Online Sales Expansion

OVERVIEW

Matas, the largest health and beauty retailer in Denmark, operates a chain of 263 drug stores across the country. The business was founded in 1949, and after many years operating solely as a brick-and-mortar company, Matas launched a digital business in 2010. This digital expansion includes Club Matas, the largest customer loyalty program in Denmark, with more than 1.6 million members. To ensure that its customer data and systems are protected as its business continues to evolve, Matas relies on Trend Micro.

CHALLENGES

Matas has always focused on operational security and compliance. Ensuring that onsite payment systems are secure means that consumers can make purchases in retail stores without interruption, and it prevents credit card and debit card data loss. When the company launched its digital business, the security of customer data on its digital platforms became the company’s #1 priority. Today, 25% of Matas’ sales occur online.

“My worst nightmare would be finding out we had a breach and customer data was being sold on the black market. That would cripple our strategy and wreck customer trust,” says Thomas Grane, Chief Information Officer (CIO)/Chief Human Resources Officer (CHR) and Director of Technology and Organization at Matas.

"I like to be ahead of the game, so as a company we think about security early on. Trend Micro fits into that strategy well with their constant innovation."

Thomas Grane - CIO/CHRO, Director of Technology and Organization, Matas

WHY TREND

Matas has been a Trend Micro customer for 15 years, using solutions including Trend Micro™ TippingPoint™ and Trend Micro™ Deep Discovery™ to provide perimeter security and protect its endpoints. As the company underwent a digital transformation and migrated from on-premises data centers to Microsoft Azure and other cloud providers in recent years, it sought to evolve its Trend Micro partnership.

“I had the choice of going forward with Trend Micro or meeting with other companies to learn about their offerings. But there were so many good things about our partnership, staying with Trend Micro was an easy choice. I need a true partnership. I can’t rely on a company just pushing technology to us,” says Grane.

Grane noted that Trend Micro’s continual evolution and industry recognition as a lead cybersecurity company is also a key reason for extending Matas’ partnership.

“I like to be ahead of the game, so as a company we think about security very early. Trend Micro fits into that strategy well,” says Grane.

Grane adds that Matas’ IT personnel now view Trend Micro as an extension of the team.

“Trend Micro puts a lot of effort into connecting with us. That’s a very strategic move because that’s the only way to build a strong relationship,” says Grane.

"Trend Micro puts a lot of effort into connecting with us. That’s a very strategic move because that’s the only way to build a strong relationship."

Thomas Grane - CIO/CHRO, Director of Technology and Organization, Matas

SOLUTION

As Matas migrated to the cloud, the company adopted Trend Micro Cloud One™ to provide seamless protection of its network layer and workload security. The company is also using Trend Micro™ Managed XDR and TippingPoint both on-premises and in the cloud to detect and disrupt threats.

“I’m not sure I’d be comfortable moving workloads to the cloud if I couldn’t take some of the solutions we have implemented on-premises with us. The different Trend Micro building blocks we use make a full circle of solutions around the things we want to protect,” says Grane.

Matas’ partnership with Trend Micro enables them to securely migrate to the cloud without any barriers.

“That’s one example of why I stick with Trend Micro. They invest heavily in areas that are new to many people, and they are willing to collaborate with customers to make new solutions work,” says Grane. “Our 10x growth in online sales required massive focus, Trend Micro Cloud One™ –– Network Security addressed our cyber-security concerns while we focused on our digital retail business transformation.”

RESULTS

Using a suite of Trend Micro products provides Matas with benefits such as consolidated management, fewer vendor relationships to oversee, and improved overall visibility. “My team can’t see everything that goes on when it comes to security. Having these different solutions in place is crucial because it provides us a very good mechanism of filtering down to the most critical threats we need to focus on, so our work is much more manageable,” says Grane.

Grane adds that the collaboration between Matas and Trend Micro is a big factor in enabling the company to maintain strong data security.

“The way Trend Micro facilitates honest, open discussions rather than pushing products on us builds trust. They meet us at eye level, and that allows us to follow our dreams more aggressively because we have less worry about the risk of exposure,” says Grane.

WHAT'S NEXT

Grane is looking at Trend Micro Cloud One™ – Conformity to enhance its knowledge of cloud costs, best practices for cloud configuration, and compliance. The company is also planning to build a modern logistics center to support its growing virtual and physical businesses. Grane says the company plans to work closely with Trend Micro to ensure that they can continue to build a highly secure organization.

Technologies

Apex One™ Cloud One – Workload Security Cloud One™ – Conformity Trend Micro TippingPoint Trend Micro™Deep Discovery™ Vision One™ with Managed XDR

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