Krijn de Mik

Krijn de Mik is the Chief Operating Officer at Hunt & Hackett with a proven history of managing high-impact security incidents on a global scale. He brings deep expertise in digital forensics, open-source intelligence (OSINT), incident response, and intelligence management. Krijn is recognized for his strategic approach to cyber threats and his ability to lead teams through complex and evolving security challenges.

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Keynote Talk (with Francisco Dominguez): Digital Sovereignty: Europe’s Opportunity to Redefine the Game

Europe plays a central role in the global cyber threat landscape, yet its vast security-relevant data and intelligence remain underutilized. While many European organizations rely on external — particularly American — platforms for threat intelligence, the continent holds the capability and strategic interest to develop a sovereign, collaborative ecosystem of its own. This keynote will examine how Europe can strengthen its cyber resilience and achieve greater strategic autonomy by leveraging existing assets, encouraging structured information sharing among public institutions, and fostering deeper public-private partnerships. The goal is not isolation, but empowerment — enabling Europe to act as a digital power on the global stage.