Security Days 2026, 7-9 April 2026, Utrecht

Session

Human Factor

8 Apr 2026, 11:00

Mission 2 Room (Jaarbeurs Supernova)

Conveners

Human Factor

• Rosanne Pouw (SURF)

Description

This track focuses on the critical role of awareness and the human factor in cybersecurity. While technology continues to evolve, people remain at the heart of both risk and resilience. These presentations explore how user behaviour, organizational culture, and effective communication shape security outcomes, highlighting that even the most advanced systems depend on informed and engaged individuals. Through practical insights and real-world examples, speakers will address how to strengthen awareness, foster a security-first mindset, and empower communities to act as the first line of defence in an increasingly complex threat landscape.

131. Onboarding as a security process – How new employees are introduced to information security in a welcoming and comprehensive manner

Fabio Greiner (Switch)

08/04/2026, 11:00

Presentations 2

Single Presentation (25 min)

Many companies rely on training, awareness campaigns and technical controls for human centred security – but one crucial moment is often underestimated: the first day of new employees. This is precisely when the security culture becomes tangible – or not. A well-designed onboarding process not only ensures compliance but also invites new employees to understand security as part of their daily...

150. From awareness to structured solutions - Helping organisations develop successful behavioural cybersecurity solutions

Dr Tommy van Steen (Leiden University)

08/04/2026, 11:30

151. Shaping the Future of Security Awareness

Cornelia Puhze (SWITCH)

08/04/2026, 12:00

Since 2019, GÉANT has been running an annual awareness campaign tailored to the NREN community and its members. Over the years, the campaign has addressed key topics such as social engineering, incident reporting, and most recently, encouraging a “mindful pause” before responding to urgent or sensitive requests.

Each edition focuses on promoting key security behaviours through practical...

133. ENISA's AR-in-a-Box - Empowering Organizations to Build Effective Cybersecurity Awareness Programmes

Christina Skouloudi (ENISA)

Single Presentation (25 min)

Cybersecurity threats continue to evolve at an unprecedented pace, yet organisations across Europe struggle to translate regulatory mandates into sustainable, impactful awareness-raising initiatives. The human factor remains the critical link in cybersecurity defences. Building a strong cyber-aware culture is complex, resource-intensive, and often neglected. AR-in-a-Box, ENISA's practical...