Getting a grip on digital risks: ready for a construction chain where AI also co-builds

In a construction sector where #AI, #digital twins, #BIM platforms, and #IoT sensors are increasingly part of everyday work, cybersecurity is no longer just an “IT thing.” It’s becoming just as “fundamental” as structural safety. Fact: the odds that a company in the construction supply chain will face cybercrime are 1 in 3.
The question isn’t whether cybercrime will happen to you, but how well you’re prepared: technically, organizationally, and administratively. During Digibouw – Jaarbeurs, Mathijs Blokker (Founder of MMOX), Khalid Ouzza (Business Development at ABN AMRO), and Leontien de Waal (Construction Sector Banker at ABN AMRO) will take you through the following in 45 minutes:

• Latest cyber developments in construction, incl. AI-driven risks
• Practical steps that will make you a sharper entrepreneur tomorrow
• Real-life examples from the supply chain with also solution directions
• Why basic digital security should be as professional as your RI&E

Work on your digital resilience as part of future-proof business and financial health. No buzzwords, but concrete, applicable and relevant. Are you ready to approach cyber security as a professional tool instead of an afterthought?

Speaker 1: Matthijs Blokker (Cybersecurity MMOX)
Bio: As Director and Co-founder of MMOX, Matthijs is an expert in the field of cyber resilience. Together with his team, Matthijs supports and assists Dutch businesses on a daily basis in enhancing digital resilience and risk management, and he knows everything there is to know about the potential risks hidden within the construction process. With an increasing flow of data throughout the supply chain, both internal security and security in external processes are becoming increasingly important. Matthijs works on this every day to better protect companies.

Speaker 2: Leontien de Waal (Construction Sector Banker – ABN AMRO)
Bio: In this session, Construction Sector Banker Leontien de Waal takes you into the world of cybersecurity and shows you why digital security is the invisible hard hat that every organization must wear. More and more construction companies are falling victim to cyberattacks, and the consequences can be disastrous. Leontien explains why it’s essential not to wait until damage occurs, but to take proactive steps to protect your organization. Especially with the rise of AI and the growing applicability of these types of new technologies, digital security is more important than ever. Using real-world examples and insights from industry experts, you’ll be given concrete tools to take preventive measures against these growing cyber risks. You’ll learn how to identify vulnerabilities in your digital infrastructure, which tools and techniques to use, and how to prepare your employees for potential threats. This session offers not only knowledge but also practical steps you can implement immediately, so that your construction company not only becomes more digitally resilient but can also operate more intelligently and securely in an increasingly digital world. Secure construction starts with secure data!

Speaker 3: Khalid Ouzza (Cyberconsultant ABN AMRO)