Listen "Dimitri van Zantvliet (NS): “Securing Dutch Railways Amid Geopolitical Turmoil”"
Episode Synopsis
Join hosts Jeroen Prinse and Irfaan Santoe in this episode of Reinvent Security as they sit down with Dimitri van Zantvliet as they talk about the challenges of securing critical infrastructure and OT at the Dutch Railways. Especially in time of geopolitical turmoil and hybrid warfare.Dimitri van Zantvliet is an accomplished leader in information security currently serving as the CISO of Dutch Railways (Nederlandse Spoorwegen). Dimitri is at the forefront of protecting one of the Netherlands’ most vital transportation networks against an ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats.His leadership has been instrumental in addressing the unique challenges of securing critical infrastructure in an era marked by hybrid warfare and complex geopolitical dynamics. Known for his bold and innovative perspectives, Dimitri emphasizes in this podcast that the “C” in CISO stands for Change—highlighting the role of security leaders as agents of transformation within organizations. He has also spoken about the disruptive potential of artificial intelligence, warning that AI is a “Weapon of Mass Disruption”.Dimitri’s expertise extends beyond technology into organizational culture, promoting resilience, adaptability, and collaboration as key components of effective cybersecurity. He is a sought-after speaker and thought leader, sharing insights on topics such as hybrid warfare, OT security, and the future of cybersecurity leadership. Under his guidance, Dutch Railways is not only defending its operations from cyber threats but also setting an example for how critical infrastructure operators can adapt and thrive in a rapidly changing world.Chapters:00:00 - 08:13 Introduction of the episode and Dimitri van Zantvliet08:14 - 17:05 The Dutch Railways, their Information Security team and team diversity17:06 - 21:29 The unique challenges of securing OT and critical infrastructure21:30 - 26:44 How does the threat landscape differ when securing critical infrastructure?26:45 - 29:59 Threat actors, influence of geopolitics and hybrid (digital) warfare30:00 - 34:10 Regulation on the security of critical infrastructure34:11 - 38:54 What can the IT security professionals learn from the OT security professionals?38:55 - 42:21 Supply chain security, procurement and information security42:22 - 45:29 What is the most exciting part of the "AI revolution"?45:30 - 50:11 Early adoption, curiosity, business enablement and innovation as security leaders50:12 - 55:39 The development of CISO Community Nederland55:40 - 1:01:09 The evolution of security leadership roles1:01:10 - 1:02:16 Wrapping Up1:02:17 - 1:06:55 Key takeaways Jeroen & IrfaanResourcesWerken bij de NS (https://www.werkenbijns.nl/vacatures)Black-out (https://npo.nl/start/serie/black-out_1/seizoen-1/blackout)CISO Community Nederland (https://www.cisocommunity.nl/)Connect with Dimitri: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanzantvliet/Subscribe to this channel to find all new episodes:https://youtube.com/@reinventsecurity?feature=sharedListen on:Spotify: https://ap.lc/SzTrYApple Podcasts: https://ap.lc/HmXhfFOLLOW ►Jeroen PrinseLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jprinse/Irfaan Santoe:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/irfaansantoe/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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