Bringing difficult questions into the conversation
Across cybersecurity, data protection, regulation, and enterprise risk, I examine the assumptions, consequences, and trade-offs that shape digital trust.
“Our greatest responsibility is to leave people and the profession stronger than we found them.”
Contribution
Strengthening the profession
International advisory boards
I challenge assumptions, broaden perspectives, and strengthen decisions.
Consultation and review
I help shape standards, frameworks, and guidance that strengthen professional practice.
Women in cyber and leadership
I encourage women to grow and lead without conforming to someone else’s expectations.
Mentoring
I help people recognise their capabilities and pursue new possibilities.
Speaking
60+ industry events across Europe
Quantum computing and its impact on cybersecurity
Quantum computers perform calculations exponentially faster than our current computers, potentially threatening the security of our digital, encrypted communications, such as online banking. So, how can we prepare for the future?
Quantum computing and its impact on cybersecurity
Today, at 12:15 PM CEST, I’ll bring you up to speed on current developments such as ‘post-quantum’ cryptography and quantum key distribution (QKD), as well as opportunities in cybersecurity to enhance threat detection and enable more robust defence mechanisms.
Join me at #RISK digital to examine the changing risk landscape and make quantum part of your long-term cyber strategy.
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Constructing an effective privacy initiative for measurable outcomes
There is no ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach to privacy. After all, privacy is contextual, subjective, and culturally influenced. So, how can we construct an effective privacy program with meaningful key performance and risk indicators?
Constructing an effective privacy initiative for measurable outcomes
Today, at 12:30 PM CET, I’ll share why we need to pivot our privacy programs beyond mere compliance with data protection regulations. I’ll also share how organisations can build a privacy program that delivers measurable and impactful outcomes.
Join me for Global Privacy Day from the comfort of your own (home) office.
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ChatGPT: the data privacy nightmare?
ChatGPT has taken the world by storm. Within two months of its release, it reached 100 million active users, making it the fastest-growing consumer application ever—but what about the collection and (re)use of all this data?
ChatGPT: the data privacy nightmare?
Today, at 12:30 PM CET, I’ll share several concerns relating to personal data and intellectual property, what measures are said to be in place, and what the regulatory and operational future may hold to support AI language models.
Join me at the latest PrivSec Global edition from the comfort of your own (home) office.
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Practice what you preach: A CISO’s guide to mental health
Despite the crucial nature of well-being, it’s often neglected in the workplace. So, how can we restore prioritising people over processes and technology to increase our overall efficiency and productivity—and achieve the resilience we truly seek?
Practice what you preach: A CISO’s guide to mental health
Today, at 10:15 AM BST, I’ll dive into the importance and methods of cultivating and maintaining a psychologically safe environment, how to deal with specific stress factors, and why building relationships in the workplace goes a long way for getting people to work with you and for you.
Secure your VIP ticket to join me at the CIO + CISO Visions Summit in London.
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The future of privacy—what to expect in 2023 and beyond
Given the speed and developments of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, safeguarding the privacy of individuals across the globe has become increasingly important. So, what’s next in store for us in data protection?
The future of privacy—what to expect in 2023 and beyond
Today, at 11:00 AM CEST, I’ll update you on regulatory developments within the privacy and data protection space and what the future of privacy may hold in relation to emerging technologies. After all, we’re just getting started.
Join me at #RISK Amsterdam.
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Cyber Insurance—connecting the dots with a cybersecurity strategy
Insurance is the sole purchase we hope never to need. Yet, it may be critical in reducing our financial losses when shit hits the fan. So, what expenses can cyber insurance cover, and how can we fit this into our cybersecurity strategy?
Cyber Insurance—connecting the dots with a cybersecurity strategy
Today, at 2:40 PM CEST, I’ll share insights into the various components that make up cyber insurance, what we need to keep in mind (and communicate) to avoid unpleasant surprises, and how the cyber insurance market may evolve.
Join me at the Cyber Security & Cloud Expo at TechEx Europe in Amsterdam.
Victoria was lovely to work with! She was a great Chairperson for TechEx ‘Cyber Security & Cloud Expo’ Europe. Victoria interacted with the audience and facilitated many Q&A’s, her experience and knowledge really added to our agenda. We would love to welcome her to our future events!
Maisie, Senior Conference Producer
Insightful speaker
Victoria is an engaging and charismatic speaker. She is deeply knowledgeable, insightful and brings a breath of fresh air. Even after many years of experience in the industry, I always enjoy her talks and leave with valuable takeaways.
Thomas, Global VP of Security & Compliance
Trusted voice in privacy
Victoria is an exceptional expert in privacy! She always appears to be on top of evolving jurisprudence across multiple jurisdictions, making her an invaluable go-to person. She is a trusted voice in the field, with a unique ability to navigate legal intricacies and simplify complex technical concepts.
Rachel, Group Head of Data Privacy
Encouragement that made a difference
I had been interested in IT security for years but never thought I had the right background to belong in the field. Victoria challenged that assumption and encouraged me to take myself seriously. That conversation gave me the drive to pursue a path I previously ruled out.
Matthijs, Early-career professional
Outstanding Data Protection Officer Finalist
EU Cyber Woman of the Year Finalist
Data Protection Officer DPO200 Award
“Understanding where systems fail people is the first step towards making them worthy of trust.”
Speaker sheet
For media and event organisers
I contribute independent perspective to discussions where clarity and challenge matter.
Name
Victoria van Roosmalen CISSP, CCSP, CSSLP, CISM, CRISC, CISA, ISO 27001 LI,
FIP, CIPP/E, CIPP/US, CIPP/C, CIPM, CIPT, CDPSE, ISO 27701 LI, CGEIT, COS
I speak in a personal capacity. All views expressed are my own. My clients do not endorse or sponsor my public appearances and must not be referenced or tagged in promotional materials without prior written permission.
The Netherlands Central European Summer Time (CEST), UTC+2
Biography
Victoria van Roosmalen works with boards and executives in complex digital and regulated environments where failure can carry material consequences. She leads organisations through material risk and regulatory scrutiny, restoring control and establishing clear direction.
Her background spans executive leadership, operations, commercial strategy, enterprise risk, compliance, legal affairs, data protection, cybersecurity, and engineering. This breadth allows her to uncover overlooked information and dependencies, challenge assumptions, and connect risks that are often considered in isolation. She brings technical reality, regulatory expectations, and organisational consequences together to enable sound decisions.
Stage introduction
Victoria works with boards and executives in high-stakes environments where failure carries material consequence. She leads organisations out of uncertainty, cyber risk, and regulatory scrutiny, restoring control by establishing clarity and enabling sound decisions that hold up under pressure.
