Mike van der Bijl
My career has taken me through a diverse journey, spanning roles that include full-stack developer, business analyst, IT manager, and now thriving in cybersecurity. Throughout this journey, my deep passion for technology has remained a constant driving force.
For me, security resembles solving a 10,000-piece puzzle that's been turned upside down. You understand the end goal, yet you're uncertain about where each piece belongs. Achieving this requires close collaboration with developers, business stakeholders, and others, necessitating me to consistently bridge different disciplines within technology. Whether it's simplifying intricate development concepts for security and business professionals or vice versa, every piece added brings us nearer to the solution. This challenge deeply motivates me.
I approach my work with a clear focus on prioritizing people first, followed by refining processes, and then utilizing technology to enhance these efforts. This philosophy ensures that technological changes are seamlessly integrated and readily embraced by our teams and organizations.
Session
In the world of cybersecurity there is always a threat lurking. Waiting in the shadows for the perfect moment to strike. You can sit back and relax and hope for the best and react when it’s too late… or before they even think about making a move you can take the control over and see everything coming from miles away. In this session, you’ll dive deep into the art of threat modeling—an essential skill that allows you to anticipate risks, identify vulnerabilities, and develop a proactive defense strategy.
Mike will guide you through the process and show you why threat modeling is an offer you simply can’t refuse. You’ll learn how to analyze threats with precision, build effective threat scenarios and develop a mindset that stays one step ahead of the attackers. Ultimately you won’t only understand threat modeling—you’ll lead it with confidence.
Join Mike in the family business, hone your expertise and become the Godfather of Threat Modeling. In this game only the wise and the prepared will survive.