SMEs often require a different approach for information security management due to their organizational characteristics. Simple organization structure; director or owner with strategic, tactical and operational involvement; small budget. In addition, SMEs are pragmatic in how the operate and are also able to navigate away from costly and unnecessary bureaucracy. Nico and Gilbert are experienced implementers of ISO27001 for SME. They share their success stories, approaches and methods for risk management and ISMS implementation for SME.
Gilbert van Zeijl: Experienced data protection & Information Security specialist. Runs a one-man business helping SME organisations as part-time security & data protection officer. Builds ISMS in Jira and Confluence.
Nico van Rooyen: For the past eight years, he has deepened his experience in information security management and obtained various certifications such as CISA, CISM, CEH, and COBIT. Conducting audits across various countries including Australia, Denmark, Europe, Israel, Sweden, the UK, and USA. Moved to the Netherlands with his wife in 2017 working within large multinational organizations. Currently acting as a privacy and security officer in the e-Commerce, travel, and tourism industry responsible for IT risk management and ISMS implementation using office 365.
1 CPE
Nico is currently the CISO at CPro, a cyber security consulting firm and the one-stop shop for specialized cyber security services. They offer complete solutions that enable organizations of all sizes to protect their systems, networks, and data from digital threats. He is also a proud Executive Board Member of the ISACA NL chapter and has been an active member for many years.
He started his career as an IT auditor specializing in information security, at KPMG in South Africa and for the past decade, he has deepened his experience in information security while obtaining various certifications such as CISA, CISM, CEH, and COBIT.
During this time, Nico worked across various countries including Australia, Denmark, Israel, Sweden, Europe, the UK, and the USA.
In 2017, he moved to the Netherlands with his wife, who is expecting their second baby boy in September of this year.
Gilbert van Zeijl: Experienced data protection & Information Security specialist. Runs a one-man business helping SME organisations as part-time security & data protection officer. Builds ISMS in Jira and Confluence.
Bereikbaar tijdens kantoor uren Chicago, Illinois USA (bijv. voor lidmaatschapsvragen, wachtwoord resetten, e-mailadres aanpassingen, CPE, etc.)
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