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On 1 January 2024, Mrs. Eileen Walther took over the position of General Manager of Northwave Deutschland GmbH, servicing the DACH-region, from their base in Leipzig. In her new role, she will be responsible for the management of the cyber security provider for the entire DACH region. Eileen Walther previously worked successfully as Country Manager Germany for Northwave for four years and has contributed significantly to the success in this region. She takes over the position from Marc de Jong...

Northwave Nederland BV, a provider of managed cyber security solutions, announces that Talitha Papelard assumed the role of General Manager for the company’s Benelux region on 1 January 2024. Northwave is again represented by a woman in a leadership role. Northwave has kicked off the new year with a new regional and strategic direction focused on innovation in Europe. The new General Manager for the Benelux, Talitha Papelard, follows Pim Takkenberg, who successfully led the Northwave Bene...

Northwave Cyber Security proudly announces its recent certification with the Security Operations Center Capability Maturity Model (SOC-CMM), making history as the first company in Europe to achieve this distinguished level of quality certification. The SOC-CMM certification marks an important milestone for Northwave and strengthens the company's position as a reliable and innovative partner in the cyber security industry. As a key player in the European market, Northwave's commitment to excelle...

GISEC Global 2026, the Middle East & Africa’s largest and most impactful cybersecurity event, concluded its 15th edition following three days of international collaboration, technology innovation and high-level dialog on the future of cyber resilience. Held for the first time at Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City Dubai, the 2026 edition welcomed thousands of visitors from more than 130 countries, alongside 750+ global cybersecurity brands and 350+ speakers. The international turn...

Northwave Cyber Security, a provider of managed cyber security solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Cindy Smeulders as Country Manager Belgium for Northwave. Since 1 January 2024, Smeulders has been the driving force of the strategic initiatives for the Belgian region, bringing her valued insights and expertise to the organization. In her new position, Smeulders will further expand Northwave´s business in Belgium. With 25 years of experience in the sector, she will be the...

Cyber threats are a critical business concern that requires direct involvement from top leadership. On November 6, Northwave Cyber Security partnered with Executive Search firm Wes to host an exclusive event for company executives, board members, and business owners, aiming to strengthen their understanding of how leadership can support a company’s resilience against cyber risks. The evening’s discussions centered on integrating cybersecurity into corporate governance and leadership...

Northwave Cyber Security is proud to announce its ranking at 103rd out of 1000 in the Financial Times Europe's Long-Term Growth Champions 2025. This prestigious list, published on FT.com, highlights companies that have demonstrated sustained revenue growth over the past decade. The special report, which will be published in print on November 20, recognises European companies that have demonstrated exceptional performance and resilience. Steven Dondorp, CEO of Northwave Cyber Security, commented...

OneMore Secure and Northwave Cyber Security announces that they have entered a strategic partnership. This collaboration means that Northwave will integrate OneMore Secure's innovative solution for managing cyber risks in supply chains into its offerings. With the introduction of the new EU laws, including the NIS2 Directive, the requirements for security and risk management in the supply chain are increasing. By automating and streamlining protection against cyber threats with OneMore Secure's...

Northwave Cyber Security, a Managed Security Service Provider, proudly announces its membership in the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association (MISA). MISA is an ecosystem of independent software vendors and managed security service providers that have integrated with Microsoft Security to better defend against a world of increasing cybersecurity threats. With this membership Northwave continues to strive for excellence in protecting the digital journey of their customers. The membership als...

Cyble, a global AI-native cybersecurity company, announces the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Cyber Security Council of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the federal entity responsible for strengthening the UAE's cybersecurity posture. The agreement formalizes a strategic collaboration centered on Cyble's threat intelligence capabilities, marking a significant milestone in Cyble's engagement with the UAE's national cybersecurity ecosystem. The MOU establishes a framework...

The sell-out success of the 15th edition of GISEC Global, attended by thousands of cyber professionals from over 130 countries on the opening day at the Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC) has reaffirmed the high international demand for tech collaboration in Dubai, catalysing the launch of a new show uniting the world’s quantum and cybersecurity sectors. Global Quantum X (GQX) by GITEX, announces, will convene governments, quantum technology leaders, national cybersecurity authorities, researc...

Fime announces the acquisition of Red Alert Labs, taking a further step in its strategy to become a global Digital Trust Provider. The acquisition adds cybersecurity evaluation, certification expertise and compliance automation to Fime’s established capabilities across payments, smart mobility and digital identity. Trust infrastructure As digital ecosystems become increasingly interconnected, trust can no longer be addressed in silos. Payments, digital identities, connected devices...

As autonomous agents make the digital world more dangerous, Rubrik, the Security and AI Operations Company, unveils Rubrik Code Guardian, a custom Claude Mythos 5 harness that red-teams customers’ code based on an air-gapped copy of their repository. Bringing cyber resilience up to speed of AI “Rubrik is one of the partners we are working with to put Claude Mythos 5's cyber capabilities in defenders' hands, so they can find and validate attack paths before attackers do," said Micha...

A wave of cybersecurity firms have abandoned the Department of Defense-backed MITRE test as major companies join independent cyber testing program PIVOT, run by British company SE Labs.  Participants in MITRE Engenuity ATT&CK Evaluations plummeted from 30 to just 11 last year. Meanwhile, CrowdStrike, Palo Alto Networks and Broadcom are among the participants confirmed for PIVOT, a 6-month testing program by SE Labs evaluating how effectively vendors can defend against t...

As artificial intelligence, geopolitical tensions and emerging quantum computing capabilities reshape the global cyber threat landscape, organizations are rethinking how they protect critical infrastructure, safeguard digital assets and prepare for the emerging cyber risks. GISEC Global 2026, the biggest and most influential cybersecurity event in the MENA, organized by inD, will bring together governments, critical infrastructure operators, technology innovators and cybersecurity leaders at Du...

Commvault, a pioneer in unified resilience at enterprise scale, today announced Commvault Active Directory Pre Recover. This new solution, which utilizes existing Commvault technologies – including Commvault Cleanroom and Threat Scan – to reduce the time it takes to cleanly recover Active Directory (“AD”) from hours to minutes. About Active Directory Pre Recover Active Directory Pre Recover creates a clean, standby copy of AD in an isolated, air-gapped Cleanroom enviro...

Northwave Cyber Security has been selected as a member of Europol's Advisory Group on Internet Security. Cyber Threat Intelligence Lead Michel Mollema will represent Northwave in the group, contributing expert insights to Europol’s European Cybercrime Centre (EC3) that can be used protect people, organizations and governments from cybercriminals. Northwave has a long-standing track record in cyber intelligence and crime prevention. As part of this ongoing collaboration, Europol representa...

Northwave Cyber Security is proud to announce two strategic additions to its executive leadership team. As of 1 September, Petra Oldengarm joined as President, and as of 1 August, Kevin Jonkers has taken on the role of Chief Operations Officer (COO). Both bring decades of experience and deep expertise in the cybersecurity domain, reinforcing Northwave’s commitment to securing the digital future of European organizations. Petra Oldengarm, a respected leader in the cybersecurity landscape,...

Five years ago, Dutch cyber security provider Northwave Cyber Security opened its German office in Leipzig. What began as an ambitious idea has grown into an established location with a team of experts supporting companies in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland in defending against and managing cyberattacks. Over time, Germany has become the strategic core market for the entire Northwave Group. Founded in the Netherlands in 2006, Northwave now operates across multiple European locations, includin...

Northwave Cyber Security joined 27 public and private organizations in signing the Cyclotron Convenant at the ONE Conference. This marks a significant step in strengthening the Netherlands’ digital resilience. The convenant enables structured collaboration between parties such as the AIVD, MIVD, Police, NCSC, and cybersecurity firms. The Cyclotron program was established to facilitate faster and safer sharing of information about digital threats and incidents. Within a trusted commun...

Northwave Cyber Security has been listed among the Top 100 Long-Term Growth Champions in Europe, as part of the prestigious ranking compiled by the Financial Times and Statista. The 2026 edition of Europe’s Long-Term Growth Champions recognises 300 companies across the continent that achieved the highest compound annual growth in revenue between 2014 and 2024. This decade encompassed significant global challenges, making sustained growth all the more remarkable. Northwave’s position...

Northwave Cyber Security announces an evolution in its leadership structure as CEO Steven Dondorp hands over the day-to-day management of the organization after more than 20 years leading the company’s operations. Dondorp will remain Chief Executive Officer and Chair of the Board, focusing on strategic guidance, governance of the Board, and ownership of the company. Daily operations will now be guided by a strengthened executive leadership team consisting of the President, CFO, and COO. N...

Security operations centres of the past were pictured as quiet control room filled with blinking dashboards with constant surveillance from human analysts. Today, cyber security teams utilize high-speed decision engines; constantly interpreting signals, filtering noise, and responding to threats that evolve by the minute. In this environment, terms like AI SOC, SIEM, and SOAR are often used interchangeably, yet each plays a distinct role. In this article, users will learn what sets these three...

Artificial intelligence is transforming the global cybersecurity landscape, strengthening cyber defences while simultaneously enabling faster, more sophisticated attacks. According to the World Economic Forum's Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2026, 94% of organizations expect AI to be the biggest driver of cybersecurity change over the coming year, while 87% identify AI-related vulnerabilities as the fastest-growing cyber risk. Against this backdrop, GISEC Global 2026, organized by inD, a joint ve...

Cyber threats are becoming faster, more sophisticated, and increasingly difficult for traditional Security Operations Centres (SOC) to manage. Security teams face growing alert volumes, evolving attack techniques, and a persistent shortage of skilled cyber security professionals. To address these challenges, organizations are turning to Artificial Intelligence (AI) powered SOC that can automate many aspects of security operations. However, not all AI SOC are created equal. While some simply ass...

Traditional security tools generate enormous volumes of alerts, making it increasingly difficult for Security Operations Centre (SOC) teams to distinguish genuine threats from harmless activity. As organizations face growing attack surfaces and increasingly complex IT environments, effective threat detection has become one of the most important capabilities in modern cyber security. Detection engineering has emerged as a critical discipline that enables organizations to identify malicious activ...

Showcasing the power of partnerships, barox and Gallagher will highlight their joint value proposition at GSX, booth #3433, 14-16 September, Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta. Revealing seamless integration with Gallagher Security’s award-winning Command Centre site management platform, at the show, a range of barox Ethernet switches will demonstrate how an unparalleled level of monitoring and diagnostics capability can be achieved in just a single integrated platform, covering every...

CREST, the international non-profit representing the global cybersecurity industry, announces the launch of its Security Testing of AI standard and accreditation. The new standard for cybersecurity service providers establishes independently assessable requirements for testing Generative AI and Large Language Model (LLM)-enabled systems. AI systems are moving rapidly from experimentation into real-world deployment, with AI becoming embedded within organizations’ applications, workflows, p...

RAD Security takes the stage as a finalist in the Black Hat Startup Spotlight Competition, it unveils the first-ever AI-powered incident investigation capability for behavioral detection and response. Today, cloud security is based almost exclusively on signature-based detections, which are notorious for burdening security teams with false positives. RAD Security is the first to combine AI-powered incident investigation with behavioral, signature-less detections, to significantly reduce false p...

A critical infrastructure security system unifies high-assurance access control, scalable intrusion detection including video verification, perimeter protection, and lone worker safety into a single platform, helping operators of electricity, water, and gas networks protect distributed sites, support regulatory compliance, and maintain the uninterrupted delivery of essential services.  A loss of these services disrupts economies and endangers communities, which makes protecting them a national...