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With over three decades of experience in the tech sector, we continuallyadapt to the ever-changing needs of our clients. We&rsquo;ve worked withover two-thirds of the world&rsquo;s leading companies, placing thousands oftech experts, from software engineers and data scientists to CIOs andCDOs.

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Everything we do is underpinned by our values, we’re proud to make a difference to both our candidates and clients’ success.

With over 25 years of expertise and a global presence, we excel in technology recruitment. We assist organisations in discovering top-tier talent, ranging from software developers to leaders in business transformation. Our extensive knowledge and capabilities span all areas of technology.

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Whether you're looking for a permanent role, a contract assignment, or freelance work, Harvey Nash Belgium is here to support your journey. We&rsquo;ve been helping professionals build meaningful careers in technology and engineering for over 25 years.
 We&rsquo;re more than recruiters, we&rsquo;re career partners. We take the time to understand your goals, match you with roles that fit your skills and ambitions, and support you every step of the way.

Supporting your career in technology

At Harvey Nash Belgium, we&rsquo;ve been building careers in technology for over 25 years. What sets us apart is our commitment to trust, transparency, and long-term support. We&rsquo;re open and honest at every step of the process, making sure you understand your options and feel confident in your decisions. We don&rsquo;t just place candidates - we build relationships. Our deep insight into the Belgian tech market means we know what employers are looking for, whether that&rsquo;s a Java developer, cloud engineer, data specialist, or cybersecurity expert. We use that knowledge to help you find roles that truly fit. Whether you&rsquo;re looking for a permanent position, a contract assignment, or freelance work, we&rsquo;re here to support your career, not just your next job.

Specialists in IT &amp; digital careers

The job market in the IT and tech sector is dynamic and demanding. With our comprehensive Techmap analysis and the use of innovative tools, we work with companies to set the right course to remain competitive in the long term. Our approach to recruiting for the tech and IT sector ensures that you win the best talent by targeting exactly the audience that meets the demands of the digital job market. We achieve this through targeted active sourcing strategies, analysis of successful use cases from the industry, and the use of modern recruiting platforms. Choose Harvey Nash Belgium &mdash; your strong partner in tech recruiting. Let&rsquo;s find the best talent for your digital jobs and challenges together!

Harvey Nash Belgium: tech recruiting with vision

Whether you're looking to land your dream job or find the perfect candidate, we're here to help. Reach out to connect with one of our experts today.

Take a look at the tech and IT jobs to take your career to where you want it to go. Whether you're looking for permanent, contract or freelance job, we can help match you with a role and a company that fits you.

With us, you&rsquo;re not just a candidate, but a partner throughout your entire career journey. As a professional recruitment agency for IT jobs, our recruiters support you not only with the job search, but also with the long-term shaping of your professional future.Benefit from a closely coordinated process tailored to your individual needs. Here&rsquo;s what you can expect when working with us:

<div>We start with a non-binding initial conversation in which we discuss your professional goals, wishes and expectations. As a qualified candidate for IT recruitment, we ensure that your skills and experience align optimally with the requirements of the job market and our network, laying the foundation together for a successful career.</div>

Initial consultation: your career goal in focus within our IT recruitment

<div>If necessary, we conduct another personal conversation &mdash; either via video call or in person at one of our regional offices. Here we discuss the details of the vacancy for IT recruitment and clarify any open questions about company processes and employer requirements.</div>

Second interview: in-depth role briefing

<div>Your CV is the first impression potential employers gain of you. We support you with professional optimization so that your expertise &mdash; whether in SAP, ERP or Cyber Security &mdash; comes across perfectly. Our goal is to make your qualifications visible and significantly increase your chances of success.</div>

CV optimization: putting your profile in the best light

<div>After optimizing your profile, we present it to a suitable employer from our extensive network. Our long-standing relationships with companies help us find the perfect match for your skills and goals.</div>

Introduction to our client: your first step

<div>Before every interview, we prepare you thoroughly. You benefit from our experience in temporary staffing, permanent placement and contracting for freelancers. Whether you want to work as a JavaScript developer, Data Scientist, Cloud specialist or IT manager &mdash; we provide you with the right tools to present your professional and personal strengths.</div>

Interview preparation: your success is our goal

<div>Transparent communication is our top priority. Our experts in recruitment consulting keep you informed about every step of the recruiting process. Through clear and open communication, we create a trusting collaboration &mdash; both in the search for specialists and in finding suitable vacancies for you.</div>

Transparency in IT recruitment: trust as the foundation

<div>Once the placement is complete and you start a new position, we celebrate your success together with you. Thanks to our in-depth expertise and many years of experience in IT recruitment, we know how important it is to acknowledge every milestone &mdash; for candidates as well as for us and our clients.</div>

Celebrating together: your success is our success

<div>Even after a successful recruiting process, we remain at your side: we support your professional development, for example a move into cloud technologies or a new SAP role. Whether you have questions about your new position or want to progress your career &mdash; we are always available to advise you.</div>

After placement: long-term career support

Our application process: your path to a successful career

We know that finding the right role, whether permanent, contract, or freelance, is about more than matching skills to a job description. It&rsquo;s about understanding your goals, your values, and where you want to go next. Here&rsquo;s how we work with you:

It starts with a conversation. We take the time to understand your experience, ambitions, and what matters most to you - whether that&rsquo;s flexibility, career progression, or working with cutting-edge tech.

We listen first

Using our deep market knowledge and smart matching tools, we connect you with roles that align with your skills and goals. We don&rsquo;t just send CVs - we make sure the opportunity is right for you.

We match you thoughtfully

From CV advice to interview coaching, we help you present your best self. We&rsquo;ll brief you on the company, the team, and what they&rsquo;re really looking for - so you walk in confident and informed.

We prepare you

Once you&rsquo;ve landed the role, we don&rsquo;t disappear. We check in, offer support, and make sure everything&rsquo;s going smoothly. For freelancers and contractors, we also handle contracts and ensure timely payments.

 We stay with you

Your career doesn&rsquo;t stand still, and neither do we. Whether you&rsquo;re ready for your next move or just want to explore what&rsquo;s out there, we&rsquo;re here to help you take the next step.

We grow with you

How we support you

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We're Harvey Nash, and we are experts in building exceptional IT and digital teams.

Technology recruitment has been at the heart of our business for over 20 years. From contract, permanent or freelance talent to outsourcing and Statement of Work (SoW) solutions, we are here to help. Our dedicated team of experts will find the perfect match for your company's values and standards. We don't just fill roles. We ensure that the right skills, talents, motivations, and career aspirations are aligned, so your tech and IT challenges are resolved with the very best solutions.

We build amazing technology teams

Whether you're looking to land your dream job or find the perfect candidate, we're here to help. Reach out to connect with us today and discover how we support CIOs, CTOs, CDOs, Hiring Managers, and HR professionals in Belgium.

From global enterprises to Belgian SMEs, we work with amazing clients all over the world to support their technology talent needs.

Our clients range from innovative start-ups to established multinational corporations, each offering unique environments and experiences. This means that no matter your skill set or professional background, we have opportunities that align with your aspirations.

Want us to find your next role for you? Send us your CV and we'll be in touch when a suitable role comes up.

If you're looking to secure your next role or make your next best hire, we'd love to help. Get in touch to speak with one of our consultants today

Whether you're looking to land your dream job or find the perfect candidate, we're here to help. Connect with us today and discover how we can support you.

With more than 20 years of experience connecting top-tier technology professionals with leading employers, Harvey Nash has a deep understanding of the unique challenges in the Belgian labour market. Whether you need contract specialists, permanent hires, outsourcing solutions, or innovative recruitment partnerships, our expert team delivers tailored tech talent strategies that drive success. No matter your role - CIO, CTO, CDO, Hiring Manager, or HR professional - our consultants work closely with you to recommend and implement the best solution for your organisation&rsquo;s needs.
Looking to hire your next tech leader, scale your team, or streamline your workforce strategy? Click the button to get started or explore the recruitment solutions we offer.

We have the recruitment solution to your tech hiring challenges.

From global enterprises to SMEs, we work with amazing clients all over the world to find you the best IT jobs in the market today. Here&rsquo;s an example of some of the companies we&rsquo;re working with at the moment.

We've got your details and have passed them onto our team. If your skills and experience match a current role we are recruiting for, our consultants will be in touch. In the meantime, we'd recommend checking our website regularly for all current job vacancies, apply directly for any that interest you.

Scrum Master - FTTH Program (Hybrid | Ghent, Belgium)Job OverviewWe are hiring a Scrum Master for a major telecom client in Belgium to support the delivery of a large-scale Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) rollout across Flanders.You will join a dedicated program team consisting of GIS Engineers, FTTH Engineers, and a Program Manager, supporting the end-to-end delivery of the program from initial scoping through engineering and construction. In this role, your primary focus is team coaching and process facilitation. You will help multidisciplinary teams establish a structured, predictable way of working by facilitating Agile ceremonies, identifying impediments early, and ensuring transparency across the program. This is not a technical or Jira administration role-your responsibility is to improve collaboration, delivery rhythm, and team effectiveness.Location: Ghent, BelgiumWork Model: Hybrid - 2 days per week on-siteKey Responsibilities* Facilitate daily stand-up meetings for each team, ensuring discussions remain focused on progress, priorities, and impediments.* Prepare and facilitate operational review meetings together with the Program Manager, providing clear visibility on progress across scoping, engineering, and construction activities.* Support the Program Manager in preparing concise and accurate updates for Steering Committee meetings, highlighting progress, risks, dependencies, and blockers.* Proactively identify, track, and help remove impediments, escalating issues when they exceed the team's scope.* Coach teams in adopting a structured and consistent way of working, ensuring clear definitions of completion for each delivery stage.* Ensure teams maintain accurate and up-to-date information in Jira so project status remains transparent and reliable. * Identify recurring process inefficiencies, capacity constraints, or delivery risks and provide practical improvement recommendations.* Onboard new team members by introducing them to the program's Agile ceremonies, processes, and ways of working.* Foster collaboration and continuous improvement across multidisciplinary engineering teams. Required Skills &amp; Experience* Proven experience as a Scrum Master or in a similar Agile process facilitation role.* Experience working in operational or project delivery environments such as telecommunications, infrastructure, utilities, construction, or engineering.* Strong facilitation, coaching, and communication skills with the ability to keep meetings efficient, focused, and outcome-driven.* Ability to explain Agile concepts in a practical, easy-to-understand manner to teams with varying levels of Agile maturity.* Good working knowledge of Jira as an end user (boards, sprints, tickets); Jira administration experience is not required.* Proactive mindset with the confidence to identify issues early and challenge ineffective ways of working constructively. * Experience supporting multidisciplinary technical teams (Engineering, GIS, FTTH, or similar) is considered an advantage.* Fluent in Dutch with a good command of English for technical and program documentation.What Success Looks Like Within the first few months, teams operate with a consistent and predictable delivery rhythm. Daily stand-ups are concise and productive, Jira accurately reflects the status of ongoing work, and blockers are identified and addressed before impacting delivery timelines. The Program Manager has reliable, up-to-date information to confidently report progress, risks, and delivery status to the Steering Committee without needing to gather updates from each team individually.

Scrum Master medior

Senior Cybersecurity Specialist / Senior Penetration TesterAbout the RoleWe are recruiting on behalf of a client operating in the financial sector for an experienced Senior Cybersecurity Specialist / Senior Penetration Tester. In this role, you will perform advanced offensive security assessments across critical IT environments, contribute to internal Red Team operations, and support incident response activities within a highly secure and complex infrastructure.This is an excellent opportunity for a cybersecurity professional who thrives in challenging environments and enjoys combining penetration testing, adversary simulation, and incident response.Key ResponsibilitiesPerform penetration testing on:* Network infrastructure* Web and mobile applicationss* Cloud environments* Active Directory environments* Execute internal Red Team engagements, simulating real-world attack scenarios (approximately 20% of the role).* Support the Security Incident Response Team (SIRT) during security incidents by providing technical expertise* Conduct malware analysis and digital forensic investigations when required* Identify, validate, and document security vulnerabilities, including risk assessments and remediation recommendations.* Produce clear technical reports and communicate findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.* Collaborate closely with cybersecurity, infrastructure, and application teams to strengthen the organization's security posture.Your Profile* Extensive experience as a Penetration Tester, Offensive Security Consultant, or Senior Cybersecurity Specialist* Proven experience performing infrastructure, application, cloud, and Active Directory penetration testing* Hands-on experience conducting Red Team engagements and adversary simulations.* Solid understanding of modern attack techniques, exploitation methodologies, and post-exploitation activities* Experience supporting Security Incident Response activitie* Knowledge of malware analysis and digital forensics * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills* Excellent communication and reporting abilities* Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary teamsPreferred Qualifications* Relevant offensive security certifications such as OSCP, OSEP, OSWE, CRTO, GXPN, GPEN, or equivalent* Experience working in highly regulated or critical infrastructure environments (financial services, government, utilities, or similar)* Familiarity with industry-standard penetration testing frameworks and methodologies (OWASP, MITRE ATT&amp;CK, NIST)What you'll work on* Advanced penetration testing engagements across enterprise environments* Internal Red Team operations* Security incident investigations* Malware analysis and digital forensics* Improving the resilience of a critical financial infrastructureWorking model* Hybrid working model* Minimum 75% on-site presence is required.

Cyber Security Consultant

A Conversation with Jill Gees for International Women’s Day

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Harvey Nash Belgium, the leading global technology recruitment business has named Laurence Bauwelinckx, the winner of its second Contractor of the Year Award in recognition of her exemplary performance in an administrative role, highlighting unparalleled customer service, remarkable flexibility in handling diverse tasks, creative problem-solving skills, and outstanding multitasking abilities, all of which significantly enhanced the efficiency and effectiveness of the workplace.
Laurence will now automatically be entered into the Global Contractor of the Year process, along with all other winners from Canada, Germany, Netherlands, Poland, Switzerland, and the UK.
Working with over 11,000 active contractors each year Harvey Nash has established this award and the Global Contractor of the Year Award to recognise the value these individuals deliver to businesses and economies across the world, using their skills and experience to deliver vital projects for organisations.
Laurence was selected as the country winner for Belgium from a pool of highly qualified and passionate nominees.
At the age of 42, boasts a robust 16-year career as a freelancer. Prior to embarking on this journey, she immersed herself in office management roles within various corporate landscapes, often navigating the intricacies of large organizations where individuals could easily feel like mere statistics. Placing a profound emphasis on human interaction, Laurence finds that receiving recognition not only validates her efforts but also fuels her enthusiasm. The diversity inherent in her work is a cornerstone of her professional identity.
Her decision to transition into freelance office management was fuelled by a desire to engage in a spectrum of tasks and connect with diverse individuals and personalities. As a freelancer, she recognizes the significance of infusing a personal touch into her work, ensuring that she offers something extra and unique.
Having traversed through various industries such as accounting, real estate, consulting, IT, architecture, pharmaceuticals, and more, Laurence's professional portfolio is enriched by her ownership of management and real estate companies. This entrepreneurial venture provides her with a profound sense of fulfilment, continually presenting opportunities to learn and innovate with each project. The expertise cultivated in one company consistently proves valuable, either by infusing creativity into new client projects or offering additional insights.
Intriguingly, the scrutiny faced by someone with a diverse job history, often encountered in the traditional employment sphere, becomes a testament to Laurence's strength and creativity as a freelance office manager. Her adaptability and multifaceted experience only serve to fortify her professional capabilities.
As she navigates her current role, Laurence collaborates with multiple clients, experiencing a role that dynamically evolves. A typical day for her begins with the anticipation of unpredictability. Following a wholesome breakfast, she delves into a spectrum of communication channels, managing emails, WhatsApp messages, Teams notifications, Messenger, and LinkedIn&mdash;acknowledging the ease of communication in today's interconnected world. Prioritizing based on the day's urgencies; she addresses the most pressing issues first.
In her capacity as an executive assistant, Laurence's responsibilities span booking travel arrangements, managing diverse agendas, scheduling appointments, orchestrating events, budgeting, occasional recruitment tasks, team support, and aiding EU or US teams as needed. This diverse array of responsibilities ensures that no two days are the same.
Simultaneously, in her role as an event and finance manager for Belgium, France, and Luxembourg, Laurence takes charge of financial operations, coordinates both internal and external events, supports the sales department, handles HR matters, manages payroll, and tackles a substantial administrative workload.
Post-client work, Laurence turns her attention to overseeing her four companies. This involves financial stewardship, payment management, administrative duties (claiming the top position in Belgium), customer relations, and the management of her real estate business.
This glimpse into her professional life is juxtaposed with her commitment to quality time during weekends, where Laurence prioritizes moments with her family, friends, and beloved pets&mdash;a pair of dogs and a cat.
&ldquo;I am delighted to extend my heartfelt congratulations to Laurence as she embarks on her new mission as COTY Belgium. Her dedication, expertise, and unwavering commitment have been instrumental in our success. Wishing Laurence continued success on her journey to the global title. Let us rally behind her and celebrate this remarkable achievement together!&rdquo; - Ronny Lommelen, Managing Director Harvey Nash Belgium.
Commenting on being named the 2024 Contractor of the Year for Belgium, Laurence added, &ldquo;I am deeply honoured and humbled by this recognition. It symbolizes not merely a moment of achievement but rather a culmination of dedication, hard work, and collaboration. This award serves as a reminder of the trust and confidence vested in me by my colleagues, customers, and family, propelling me to persist in striving for excellence in every small action I undertake.
This award is not just a personal achievement but also a recognition for all freelancers in my sector. The role of an all-around assistant is notably demanding in terms of time and energy. Our availability, responsiveness, and capacity to handle last-minute tasks constitute significant facets of our professional personality. These aspects contribute to the excitement and diversity inherent in our profession.&rdquo;
Laurence will now go through as a finalist for the Global Contractor of the Year Award, the winner of which will be announced in April.
For more information about the Harvey Nash Contractor of the Year award please contact <a href="mailto:Rachel.Watts@HarveyNash.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rachel.Watts@HarveyNash.com</a>
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Harvey Nash Belgium announces winner of its second Contractor of the Year Award

Harvey Nash, the global technology recruitment company has announced the launch of its second Global Contractor of the Year Award.
Following on from the success of the inaugural award in 2023, Harvey Nash is extending this award to include even more geographies including Germany, Switzerland, Ireland and Australia. Working with over 11,000 active contractors each year, the award recognises the value these individuals deliver to businesses and economies across the world, using their skills and experience to deliver vital projects for organisations.
Last year&rsquo;s Harvey Nash Global Contractor of the Year Winner, Meisha Millwee was selected from an extremely strong pool of finalists from across the UK, USA, Netherlands, Poland and Belgium for her outstanding performance and commitment as a Harvey Nash contractor. Meisha then went on to be named American Staffing Association's 2024 National Staffing Employee of the Year for the Engineering, Information Technology, and Scientific Sector in the USA.
Reflecting on the award Meisha said &ldquo;Receiving this award was a wonderful surprise and I am truly humbled. I also recognise the importance of this award, not just for me, but also for my fellow contractors around the globe who make such an important contribution to businesses every day.&rdquo;
Nominations for the 2024 award will be sourced from existing Harvey Nash clients across the UK, Ireland, USA, Canada, Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland, Poland and Australia. This year&rsquo;s award will also see contractors able to nominate themselves. All nominations will be judged by a panel comprised of global clients and the Harvey Nash leadership team before a winner for each country is named. Winners of the local country Contractor of the Year Award will then be entered into the Global Award with the overall Harvey Nash Global Contractor of the Year being announced in early 2024.
Commenting on the launch of the second Global Harvey Nash Contractor of the Year Award, Bev White CEO of Nash Squared, Harvey Nash&rsquo;s parent company said: &ldquo;One of our core values is that we are human, and we understand the value each individual, whether a candidate, contractor or employee brings. This award not only allows us to recognise our talented contractors, it also allows us to say thank you publicly to them for all the value and skills they bring to organisations across the globe. Speaking personally to each of our finalists was a great honour and I&rsquo;m very much looking forward to being part of the judging panel this year.&rdquo;
"The Contractor of the Year Award is a testament to our commitment to recognizing and celebrating the remarkable contributions of contractors in the tech industry. It's not just an event; it's a platform where dedication, skill, and innovation come to life. At Nash Squared our people have always been at the center of our attention. This is also the same for our employed contractors and freelancers. With the Contractor of the Year Award we want to provide them the platform they deserve." - Ronny Lommelen, Managing Director Harvey Nash Belgium
For more information about the Harvey Nash Contractor of the Year award please contact <a href="mailto:Rachel.Watts@HarveyNash.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rachel.Watts@HarveyNash.com</a>

Harvey Nash launches its second Global Contractor of the Year Award.

Our CISO, Jim Tiller, answers a question he is asked often, and looks at the biggest cyber threats of the future. This article first appeared on <a href="https://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Future-Cyber-Threats-The-four-horsemen-of-the-apocalypse" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ComputerWeekly.com</a>.
As a CISO and cyber specialist, I am often asked what I see as the big cyber threats of the future. Whilst I&rsquo;m not a fan of crystal ball gazing for its own sake, nevertheless it can be helpful to think about what may be coming &ndash; and what we can do about it.
So here are my four big threats &ndash; or what we may more colourfully term the four &lsquo;horsemen of the apocalypse&rsquo; &ndash; together with some thoughts how we can prepare for them so that it doesn&rsquo;t actually turn into the end of the world!
<h2>1 Virtual Humans</h2>
With the advent of AI, especially natural language algorithms like ChatGPT, and their access to everything on the internet, combined with the ability to create essentially AI plug-ins for text-to-speech and imagery, very soon we&rsquo;ll have more virtual humans online than real ones.
Today we have botnets: networks of robots that were surreptitiously installed through malware onto computing systems around the world doing the bidding of cybercriminals. With the power of millions of computers at their disposal, industrious hackers can do everything from mine crypto to offer ransomware as a service to other criminals.
Moving forward, cybercriminals and even nation states will have the ability to mobilize huge swaths of digital people seemingly operating independently but aligned with a larger mission. We see tiny examples of this today with virtual interviews resulting in unintentionally hiring a hacker or spy.
Real humans are and will remain victims to fraud and confidence schemes. Even to this day, email borne attacks, such as phishing, are highly effective. Imagine a world where parents are having interactive video calls with their children asking for money.
But what if that child is actually a digital fake? Given how much information there is about you as an individual, thanks to data breaches and social media posts, very rapidly there will emerge virtual replicas. Versions of you designed to leverage you for a greater gain by crossing ethical boundaries you are not willing to take.
<h2>2 Super Computing</h2>
Quantum computing has leapt off the pages of sci-fi into reality and has been actively processing data not just for a few years now, but decades. Many companies have developed quantum computers, but the reason we have yet to see something dramatic is, in many ways, because they all use a different architecture.
It&rsquo;s like Apple and Microsoft in 1986, separate and completely incompatible. Moreover, thanks to the nuances of quantum mechanics, networking quantum computers has proven to be difficult.
Nevertheless, both these barriers are diminishing rapidly. Soon the race for processing the most qubits will be shortened and accelerated as scientists solve the networking challenge. Overnight, the global human race will have access to thousands if not tens of thousands of qubits.
From a cybersecurity perspective, most encryption will instantly be rendered useless. All of a sudden, your secure transaction to your bank or all the data transmitted over you VPN are no longer protected. In fact, every secure interaction you&rsquo;ve ever made is likely to have been collected, allowing adversaries to go back and decrypt all those communications. The underlying basis of blockchain crumbles, permitting the ability to rewrite financial history.
<h2>3 The Expanding Ecosystem</h2>
As we delve into the world of digital transformation and Web 3.0, the ecosystem of technology is becoming increasingly complex and layered. In the early days computers existed in a single room. Soon, individual computers were able to communicate.
As networks expanded, along with processing speeds and availability of cheap storage, computer applications began to interact, requiring less and less standardization across platforms. With this evolution has come more points of interaction and the ability to leverage specific capabilities from a wider range of technologies, and at different layers of computing.
Today, cybersecurity is just coming to grips with the challenges of third-party and supply chain risk in computing. Companies that are currently undergoing digital transformation will likely not simply have three or four layers of suppliers, but that rather closer to twenty.
Moving forward the combined demand for pace, growth and innovation will require more and more from the computing ecosystem. These pressures will result in greater degrees of specialization in the supply chain causing it to expand rapidly. As such, it will be a primary target of cybercriminals because its manipulation can undermine trust in surface-level computing, permitting hackers to take control of any system without detection.
<h2>4 Smart Systems</h2>
The role of technology and its importance in the physical world is increasing exponentially and will soon reach a point where computer-related issues, including everything from errors to hackers, will have a tangible impact in the real world.
Today, we&rsquo;re exploring self-driving vehicles, intelligent power distribution, and automation in industrial control systems, all of which have direct physical interactions with people and places.
As we evolve, increasingly sophisticated technology will not only be embedded into everything from the mundane toaster to the most complex infrastructure but will also be interconnected and operated across a set of automated systems. For example, smart medical devices will become increasingly common and will quickly move beyond tactical monitoring to automated delivery of off the shelf medication, prioritization of emergency services, and even control access to various facilities.
While these capabilities will greatly enhance human services, improve healthcare, and reduce accidents, cyberthreats will target these systems to perform everything from theft to terrorism. Instead of your data being held ransom, hackers may hold your car for ransom, withhold access to your home for money, or deny you medication or emergency services without payment.
<h2>Getting Ahead of the Future</h2>
In the face of these seemingly insurmountable challenges, is there any light at the end of the tunnel? Thankfully, I believe there is.
For example, many companies are now developing quantum-resistant technologies, such as encryption algorithms, blockchain technology, and communication networks. These may help nullify some of the cyber risks of quantum computing &ndash; the challenge will be to develop the strength of the defenses in proportion to the magnitude of the risks as quantum computing takes off.
In relation to the expanding ecosystem, although the supply chain is growing beyond comprehension, there are efforts such as Software Bill of Materials (SBOM), enhanced software updating and patching standards, and even IoT product labeling is being explored. Active expert thinking is being applied to the issue. &nbsp;When dealing with the future related to smart devices and now, with ChatGPT and its ilk, smart AI, I think we have to change our perspective of how we coexist as companies and individuals with technology. It&rsquo;s less about being a hard target with strong defenses, and rapidly becoming all about being a resilient target rather than a victim.
With solid planning and preparation, resilience is possible. Be aware of the risks and think ahead of them. Focus on having alternatives, out-of-band options, and, critically, awareness of potential threat capabilities so that your plan B and even plan C aren&rsquo;t rendered useless.
The cyber future may sound worrying &ndash; but at the same time, human ingenuity will also find ways to build new protections and mitigations.

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