Mirjam van Delft - Kaijser
Mirjam van Delft - Kaijser helps organizations cut through IT complexity and elevate cybersecurity to a leadership priority. With her RISICO method, she equips boards - particularly in the public sector - with practical tools to take ownership of information security. She firmly believes that cybersecurity is not a technical issue, but an organizational one, and communicates in clear, human language to make digital threats relatable and actionable. Known for her sharp insights and no-nonsense tone, Mirjam turns abstract risks into boardroom urgency. Her background as a public sector advisor, along with her active role in the Zeeland CISO network, makes her a trusted voice in strengthening digital resilience.
Session
Let’s face it: cybersecurity is not sexy. Not to boards, anyway. It’s often seen as dull, technical, and best left to IT - until a breach happens. You don't get media coverage for a well-run cyber drill, but you will make headlines when things go wrong. In this talk, Mirjam van Delft - Kaijser reveals how to flip the script, how to grab board-level attention and get them to take ownership. Using real-world stories and her RISICO method, she'll show you how to speak their language, frame the urgency, and make cybersecurity impossible to ignore. If you've ever struggled to get buy-in from the top, this is the talk you've been waiting for.