Cybersecurity | Privacy | Safety | Espionage
Brenno de Winter
Brenno de Winter is an expert in the field of ICT, security, and privacy and was elected 'journalist of the year' in 2011.
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Dagvoorzitter,Keynote spreker,Workshops
Employability:
Dagvoorzitter,Keynote spreker,Workshops,
About Brenno de Winter
Brenno de Winter is a highly sought-after speaker, moderator, and strategic advisor at the intersection of information security, digitalization, governance, and organizational culture. He combines his deep expertise with high energy and infectious enthusiasm, making complex themes accessible, relevant, and directly applicable for executives, professionals, and policymakers. It was precisely this talent that led to his election as Journalist of the Year 2011.
With over three decades of experience in the public and private sectors, Brenno knows better than anyone how digital risks, legislation, and technology relate to managerial responsibility and human behavior. He does not speak about IT, but about leadership in a digital reality. This makes him particularly suitable for boards, supervisors, and organizations facing strategic choices around security, sovereignty, and resilience.
As a speaker, Brenno is known for his clear structure, sharp analysis, and practical examples. He connects current incidents, regulations (such as ISO 27001, NIS2, and GDPR), and organizational issues with broader themes like culture, decision-making, and responsibility. He frequently uses analogies from aviation and safety. These disciplines focus on structure, training, and human factors, which he applies in his daily work.
In addition to his work as a speaker, Brenno is the author of the book Fundamentals of Information Security, initiator of multiple open-source and social projects, and actively involved in policy development and knowledge advancement at the national level. This combination of substantive depth and practical experience lends authority and credibility to his contributions.
With current experience in information security, programming, developing creative games for learning, and his experience flying an aircraft, his knowledge is relevant and easily understandable.
As a moderator, Brenno brings pace, overview, and connection. He asks sharp questions, maintains the main thread, and ensures that participants truly engage in conversation with each other. With humor where possible and seriousness where necessary, he creates a safe, energetic setting in which content comes into its own.
Characteristic of Brenno
• High in energy and involvement
• Expert and substantively strong
• Driven and passionate
• Professional, accessible, and sharp
• Always focused on learning, improving, and progress
Brenno de Winter is the right choice for organizations that want to look beyond technology – and are seeking direction, interpretation, and inspiration in a digital world.
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Videos
Balans tussen innovatie & privacy | Brenno de Winter | TEDxEde
Digitale Veiligheid 3.0 - Brenno de Winter
Brenno de Winter - Wachten op de Titanic @ DevOn Summit
Brenno de Winter, journalist: Digitale vloedstorm
Portret Brenno de Winter
