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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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Persistent Systems Ltd. protects endpoints and VMware environments with Trend Micro’s solutions

Protects endpoints and VMware environments with Trend Micro’s solutions

OVERVIEW

Founded in 1990, Persistent Systems Pvt. Ltd. is a global market leader in outsourced software product development services. The company builds software that drives the business of its customers which include enterprises and software product companies with software at the core of their digital transformation. With an operational presence in USA, Europe, India, and Singapore, the company has contributed to more than 3,000 product releases for its customers in the last five years. Persistent’s clients include companies in Infrastructure and Systems, Telecom and Wireless, Life Sciences and Healthcare, and Financial Services.

Among the awards and recognition received by Persistent Systems include; named a leader in the 2017 Zinnov Zones for Digital Services Report, BPM Service Providers by The Forrester Wave™ Q4 2016 Report, and winner of the Golden Peacock National Training Award in 2018. Dr. Anand Deshpande, founder and CEO of Persistent Systems, was also featured in India’s “Best CEO List” by Business Today.

CHALLENGES

Persistent Systems required multilayered security on its endpoints, located in facilities across 17 countries, to defend against the advanced and ever-changing threat landscape. It further required securing its VMware infrastructure with a robust protection system that can be automated to prevent attacks. Persistent Systems’ high sensitivity to their security landscape required them to choose a solution provider who could also deliver premium support designed to elevate their security posture.

"We were looking for a tool, which will reduce operational efforts, be cost effective and help us protect virtual machines, and be agentless as much as possible. Trend Micro Deep Security really worked for us and allowed us to reduce operational efforts, and protect virtual machines from malware."

Parag Karhadkar - Senior General Manager, Service Excellence

WHY TREND

Persistent Systems was extremely satisfied with Trend Micro™ Endpoint Security™ solution, which the company used to protect its more than 11,000 global endpoints for the past eight to ten years. The company chose Trend Micro™ Deep Security™ protection for its VMware infrastructure because it was purpose-built to support VMware deployments. Trend Micro also provided a Premium Support Program (PSP), which offered expert guidance for urgent issues and met Persistent Systems’ need for maintaining high sensitivity in their security environment.

Trend Micro’s position as a leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Endpoint Protection Platforms since 2002, and in The Forrester Wave™ Endpoint Security Suites Q2 2018 Report, along with earning the rank of “most effective recommended breach detection system” for two years running by NSS Labs, prompted Persistent Systems to choose Trend Micro over other solutions.

"We were on the lookout for an agentless virus protection solution for our VMware virtualized environment. Trend Micro’s Deep Security solution helped us to protect all the VMs from advanced threats/virus attacks without compromising VM performance. The product has also helped us to significantly reduce the admin overheads without compromising on VM security."

Sandeep Deshmukh - Senior General Manager, Technology Excellence

SOLUTION

Trend Micro Endpoint Security was successfully deployed across 11,000+ endpoints and Trend Micro Deep Security—with the anti-malware module—was implemented in Persistent Systems’ VMware infrastructure. Endpoint Security provides Persistent Systems with a unified approach to geographically-distributed endpoints. The company’s endpoints are protected against threats and malware, with advanced techniques like high-fidelity machine learning, behavioral analysis, exploit protection, intrusion prevention, sandbox integration, and more. With layers of advanced protection, the solution safeguards against unwanted and unknown threats and ensures data privacy by encrypting data stored on endpoints.

Deep Security is purpose-built for VMware environments and provides multilayered security in one solution to eliminate security gaps and performance impacts. The solution uses a comprehensive set of policy-enforced security controls to automatically shield virtual machines (VMs) from network attacks and vulnerabilities, stop malware and ransomware attacks, and detect unauthorized system changes. The anti-malware with web reputation integrates with VMware vShield Endpoint™ APIs to protect VMware virtual machines against viruses, spyware, Trojans, and other malware with zero in-guest footprints. As a result, security operations are optimized and protection from sophisticated endpoints in virtual environments is enhanced.

Persistent Systems also added Trend Micro’s Premium Support Program to provide it with a dedicated Customer Service Manager, who assists with urgent issues and facilitates expert guidance designed to elevate the company’s overall security posture.

RESULTS

Trend Micro’s solutions, implemented across endpoints in multiple countries and in the VMware infrastructure, addressed Persistent Systems’ need for high-sensitivity security. The Premium Support Program enhanced Persistent Systems’ security posture, leading to minimized issue escalations.

Persistent Systems continues to benefit from Trend Micro solutions in several ways. The solution maximizes protection for the company’s VMware environment with automatic shielding of VMs from malware and ransomware attacks, along with detection of unauthorized system changes. With advanced shielding from vulnerabilities, the company also reduced downtime, which contributes to the overall operational efficiencies.

The solution’s agentless security, managed through VMware APIs that interact with an appliance managed by the host, eases administration, reduces overall license costs, enhances performance, and helps the company meet compliance requirements. With integrated modules systematized from a single dashboard, Persistent Systems can easily manage all security operations.

Technologies

Trend Micro™ Deep Security™ Trend Vision One™ - Endpoint Security

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Healthcare Circle

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Les Rencontres

Découvrez 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 !

Female Leadership Circle

CIONET 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.