Eddy Willems in conversation with Brenno de Winter, information security and privacy expert.

In the latest episode of the podcast series ‘My Precious Data’, Eddy Willems, Security Evangelist at WAVCi, talks to Brenno de Winter, a leading expert on information security and privacy. Brenno is known for his in-depth knowledge and experience, including through his involvement in the hacking of the OV-chipcard and his work as Chief Security & Privacy Operations at the Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport in the Netherlands.

In this episode, Eddy and Brenno discuss the current challenges and developments within the cybersecurity world. They discuss the balance between innovation and privacy, and how organisations can navigate in an era where digital transformation and security must go hand in hand. Brenno shares his insights on the ‘validation crisis’ and the importance of critical evaluation of technologies to strengthen cybersecurity decision-making.

This episode offers listeners valuable perspectives on how collaboration and knowledge sharing are crucial for effective information security. The conversation highlights the importance of openness and consultation, not only within organisations, but also on an international level, in order to collectively meet cybersecurity challenges.