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Northwave Cyber Security, a provider of cyber security solutions, has been awarded the renowned title of “Microsoft Security Partner of the Year” for 2024 in the Netherlands. The recognition highlights Northwave’s commitment to excellence, innovation, and client-focused security solutions based on Microsoft technologies. "It is fantastic to see that Northwave has been awarded the prestigious Microsoft Netherlands Security Partner of the Year Award 2024. Through an exceptional...

Northwave Cyber Security appoints Monique Dekker as President and Chief Operations Officer (COO). Monique Dekker (56) has been appointed as President and Chief Operations Officer of the European company, headquartered in Utrecht, the Netherlands, effective July 15. Steven Dondorp, CEO and founder of Northwave: "Our international growth continues. More and more medium-sized and large companies and organisations entrust us with the care of their cyber security. This requires a focus on managing a...

This week has been monumental in the fight against cybercrime with Operation Endgame and Northwave is proud to have taken part in this significant operation. With Operation Endgame, global law enforcement agencies, in collaboration with private partners, have executed the most significant strike against cybercrime to date. The operation's scale and thoroughness are unprecedented: five botnets were simultaneously dismantled, four suspects were arrested, over 100 servers were taken down and over...

They are pleased to announce a multiyear strategic partnership with Jumbo, one of the Netherlands’ most well-known supermarkets. As of the start of this year both parties are working together to strengthen Jumbo’s cyber defences. The supermarket chain, known for their client-focused approach in shopping, has extended this focus to the digital field as well. The aim of Jumbo is to create a safe environment for both customers and employees alike. With Northwave as their cyber security...

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 organisation. 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...

Colt Technology Services (Colt), the global digital infrastructure company and an Oracle partner, today announced it will offer connectivity to Oracle EU Sovereign Cloud through Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) FastConnect in the Frankfurt and Madrid regions. Oracle customers can use Oracle Cloud locally to innovate faster, scale with confidence and drive business growth. As demand for digital sovereignty accelerates across Europe, enterprises and public sector organisations are seeking cloud...

HackerOne, a global pioneer in Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM), announces the upcoming integration of Anthropic’s Claude Mythos across select H1 Platform products: H1 Code Security Audit and H1 Code. The integration will make frontier cyber AI available in existing security workflows, connecting agentic vulnerability discovery with validation, prioritisation, and remediation. Enterprises are identifying possible exposures faster than ever, yet falling further behind on valida...

DICE Corporation announces a new edge artificial intelligence platform that runs AI processing inside the customer's network and reports into Ceila.ai as a native component. The platform was previewed with corporate and national account clients at GSX 2026 in Atlanta this week. It is currently in trials with monitoring centres and enterprise accounts including Clear Watch, one of the industry's larger interactive virtual guarding services, with general availability planned for the first quarter...

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 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...

Imagine, for a moment, sitting in parents’ or grandparents' living room. There’s a coffee table, and it’s cluttered with three or four different remotes, all controlling different systems. One for the TV, one for the set-top box, one for the DVD player (remember that?), and a fourth for the audio system. Simply tuning into the evening news involved a complex process of turning on the TV with one, switching the HDMI over with another, and adjusting the sound with yet another re...

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...

As renewable energy systems expand, so do the cyber threats targeting them. During NATO’s Nordic Pine 24 exercise, Northwave played a key role, with Country Manager Kim Elman acting as Chief RC Cyber, supporting exercise design and execution. This exercise brought together stakeholders from Sweden, Finland, the U.S, Canada, Denmark, Germany, and Switzerland to tackle the growing cybersecurity challenges in renewable energy. With Sweden's NATO membership application accelerating both milit...

Northwave Cyber ​​Security, the largest independent Cyber ​​Security company in the Benelux, has invested in Flavour, a Dutch company that uses Applied Gaming and Storytelling to facilitate learning and behaviour change in ways that are fun and effective. This investment enables Flavour to further expand their HackShield cyber-safety e-learning platform. Why HackShield? The HackShield online platform uses gamification to help children between 8 and 12 years old become more resilient against cyb...

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...

OPTEX, a pioneer in sensing technologies, will present its latest perimeter and asset protection solutions at Security Essen 2026, one of Europe’s pioneer security trade fairs. Throughout the exhibition OPTEX will showcase its expertise in intrusion detection technologies, alongside its continued investment in the DACH market and its customer-focused approach. Security Essen will also mark Dirk Schiller’s first event as OPTEX’s new Head of Sales DACH, giving customers and part...

Aetina Corporation, a pioneer AI solution provider and an accelerator of AI infrastructure, announces the general availability of its DeviceEdge AIE-KT78 and AIE-KT68 flagship edge AI systems. Powered by NVIDIA Jetson Thor, both new systems integrate NVIDIA Blackwell architecture's high-performance AI compute, high-bandwidth sensor connectivity, and deterministic industrial control into a compact edge system — purpose-built for Collaborative Robots (Cobots), humanoid robots, and next gene...

dormakaba, ANYbotics AG (ANYbotics), and LEGIC Identsystems AG (LEGIC) have successfully tested a joint pilot at GE Vernova’s Whitegate power plant in Ireland. The partners are presenting the resulting solution at LEGIC connect26 conference in Zurich. Autonomous inspection robots can now move through access-controlled doors in industrial environments just like authorised employees. The collaboration among dormakaba, ANYbotics, and LEGIC lays the foundation for a future solution that will e...

Godel Technologies (Godel) has announced a major strategic transformation of its business as it responds to the accelerating impact of artificial intelligence on the software engineering and technology services industry. The move represents one of the most significant changes in Godel’s history and will see the company evolve beyond the traditional software engineering services model on which it has built its business. AI-native approach Godel believes AI is fundamentally changing both...

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...

Cellebrite DI Ltd., a pioneer in AI-powered digital investigative and intelligence solutions for the public and private sectors, announces the expansion of The 101, a purpose-built global digital community for digital forensics and investigative professionals available to customers through the MyCellebrite portal. The community is growing daily from a base of 62-thousand users who are in active discussion groups, asking questions and sharing knowledge with peers and Cellebrite experts around the...

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...

Secutech Vietnam 2026 came to a close on 12 September at the Friendship Cultural Palace in Hanoi, with exhibitors and visitors exploring how safety, security, fire protection and smart building technologies can be applied across Vietnam’s buildings, factories and infrastructure projects. Held alongside Fire & Safety Vietnam and SMABuilding, the fair highlighted solutions for facility management, emergency response, automation and connected building operations. The 19th edition spanned...

ZeroEyes, creators of the multi-analytics weapons detection and threat intelligence platform, announces that specialty insurance leader David Macpherson has joined the company as a strategic advisor for risk and insurance. He will advise ZeroEyes on insurance strategy, alternative risk financing, customer risk-management programs, and engagement with global insurers. ZeroEyes pioneered human-verified visual firearm detection to help organisations identify imminent active threats and facilitate...

Zimperium, the pioneer in AI-empowered mobile security, announces that its zLabs research team has uncovered RatHat, an advanced Android malware strain linked to threat actors believed to be operating in China. RatHat uses generative AI to adaptively navigate compromised devices, steal financial credentials and maintain persistent control even after a user attempts to uninstall the malicious application. Distributed through smishing, malvertising and deceptive third-party download sites, RatHat...

International law firm Trowers & Hamlins has overhauled its global network infrastructure, removing key single points of failure and enabling critical security updates to be carried out without service outages. The network transformation, delivered by ANSecurity, was undertaken as Trowers & Hamlins reduced its primary office and datacentre footprint and relocated core datacentre services to a dedicated co-location facility. Cloud-connected services The firm, which has more than 170 pa...

ASSA ABLOY has acquired Pacific Lock Company, a US padlock and security hardware manufacturer. Expert insight "I am very pleased to welcome PACLOCK to ASSA ABLOY. This acquisition delivers on our strategy to strengthen our position in mature markets through adding complementary products and solutions to our core business,” says Nico Delvaux, President and CEO of ASSA ABLOY.  "PACLOCK is recognised for delivering high-quality security products that combine reliability, durability, a...

On 1 October 2026 the S12 Security Guarding Leadership group marks its first anniversary. It officially launched last year at the International Security Expo in London. Since then, the group has grown its membership, broadened its reach and streamlined its priorities. The S12 comprises 16 board members, adding two new non-ACS members, as well as an impartial core management team this year. S12 workstreams bring together more than 350 registered members from 237 organisations. The organisation c...

DigiCert, a pioneer in intelligent trust, announces the general availability of DigiCert AI Trust Manager, part of the DigiCert ONE platform. The new solution helps organisations discover and manage the AI agents they own or operate, establish each agent’s verifiable identity and ownership, define what it is authorised to do, and revoke that authority with a kill switch when trust changes. AI agents can access sensitive data, use software tools, write code, make decisions, and complete tr...

Ransomware activity targeting the Middle East surged to its highest level during the 17-month period assessed by CloudSEK, jumping from 17 threat intelligence feeds in April 2025 to 357 in June 2026 — more than a 20-fold increase. The sharp ransomware escalation is part of a wider shift in the region’s cyber threat landscape, where financially motivated cybercrime is increasingly operating alongside politically driven hacktivism, state-linked espionage, destructive attacks and rapid...