14:00-14:05 – Introduction – Philippe Vanden Bussche, President Common Belgium
14:05-14:50 – Ransomware – Dos and Don’ts to prevent, detect, mitigate and recover – Gert-Jan Wille, HOWEST University
Abstract: This 45-minute webinar provides essential guidance for small and medium-sized data centers on preventing, detecting, mitigating, and recovering from ransomware attacks. It covers key strategies for proactive defense, including prevention measures, monitoring, regular backups, and staff training, as well as effective response and recovery techniques to minimize downtime and data loss. Attendees will gain practical insights and tools to strengthen their data center’s resilience against ransomware threats.
Speaker: Gert-Jan Wille, Head of Cyber Security at HOWEST University of Applied Sciences
With a passion for cyber security ignited at the age of 15, Gert-Jan has grown from an eager script kiddie into the Head of Cyber Security at HOWEST University of Applied Sciences. Gert-Jan’s experience is in areas like ethical hacking, Red Teaming, Penetration Testing, ICS Security, compliance and many others, all thanks to various roles and projects within his career.
14:55-15:40 Collateral Damage: How IBM i’s Get Ransomed – Kurt Thomas, Fortra
Abstract: How can one of the world’s most securable platforms fall prey to ransomware? Learn from Kurt Thomas, CISSP, senior consultant at Fortra, how ransomware can hit your IBM i. Hear about real-life examples and learn how you can protect your mission-critical systems
Speaker: Kurt Thomas, CISSP, Senior Consultant, Fortra
Kurt works with organizations all over the world to help them get the most out of their IBM Power ecosystem. His interests range from cybersecurity, data privacy, performance monitoring, and operating systems to artificial intelligence. Kurt is the Technical Product Manager for the Powertech line of Fortra solutions. He has a degree in business informatics and lives in Bonn, Germany.
15:45-16:15 IBM Storage FlashSystem 5300 – Marc Verbruggen, MARCit
Abstract: Designed to provide resilient data storage in the event of a cyber-attack, IBM FlashSystem offers new smart technology enabled by FCM4 and designed to continuously monitor statistics gathered from every single I/O. FlashSystem uses machine learning models to detect anomalies like ransomware in less than a minute ensuring your business is protected before a cyber-attack.
Speaker: Marc Verbruggen, Founder and Owner of MARCit
Marc Verbruggen is a seasoned professional with a passion for driving IT solutions and services that empower small and mid-sized companies to reach their full potential. With a strong focus on system and data network management and an expertise in Storage solutions, Marc has established himself as a leading authority in Belgium for technological optimization and innovation.