André Beerten

André has been active in many roles in that field since 2003: the technical, commercial and advisory roles have been covered extensively at KPN and Getronics. Since then, the organisational and advisory roles have been the main task in all subsequent assignments. For me, information security is primarily about people & processes that ensure optimal operation of the abundance of technology. Knowing and connecting the three worlds for effective security is the main challenge for an information security officer. He considers it of the utmost importance to work in such a way that information security and privacy are promoted and that, at the same time, the security measures do not impede the organisation. In doing so, he relies on the creativity and involvement of the ‘shop floor’ and ensures that they are optimally facilitated with attention, time and resources. André is a craftsman of approach, not a man of theoretical models and woolly texts but of practical methods and personal commitment. I have developed a completely unique approach that I apply successfully: the MMA. Besides his work, he was active for 10 years in the information security association PvIB for informative meetings and since 2013 he has been day chairman and discussion leader at the Security Congress.