The Evolution of Cyber Defense with Major General Pierre Ciparisse
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January 30, 2026 · 50 min
About this episode
Major General Pierre Ciparisse discusses the evolution of cyber defense and the importance of a security culture in modern risk mitigation.
In this compelling episode of the CIONET Podcast, Daniel Eycken, Partner and COO at CIONET is joined by Major General Pierre Ciparisse, Commander of the Belgian Cyber Force and a CIONET 2026 Award Nominee in the Cybersecurity category. From his background in satellite communications to leading the modernization of national defense capabilities, Pierre provides a masterclass in building a culture of "security by design." Key insights from this interview: 🔹 The New Command: Lessons from standing up a dedicated national Cyber Force. 🔹 Adaptive Security Culture: Why technology alone isn't enough to mitigate modern risk. 🔹 Sovereign Capabilities: Strategies for maintaining control over digital assets and infrastructure in a globalized world. Join us for the #CIONETAwards2026 Part 2! Major General Pierre Ciparisse is a finalist in the prestigious Cybersecurity category. To hear more about his vision and the groundbreaking work of our other finalists, don't miss the official ceremony. Register now for the CIONET Awards Part 2 Online Ceremony on February 12th. Join our global community to hear from all the nominees and find out who will be crowned the winner! 👉 Register your…
People in this episode
Host: Daniel Eycken
Guest: Major General Pierre Ciparisse
Topics covered
- Cybersecurity
- National Defense
- Security by Design
- Digital Assets
- Adaptive Security Culture
Keywords
- Cyber Defense
- Cyber Force
- Digital Transformation
- Sovereign Capabilities
- Technology
- National Security
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: CIONET, Belgian Cyber Force, CIONET 2026 Award
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