Laura Heuvinck

Book cover showing cutlery with one of the knives bloodied

5 seven reasons to murder your dinner guests by K.J. Whittle is an entertaining crime novel. Quick read about ominous human behaviour and the 7 deadly sins

Delicious looking cinnamon bon with a little Estonian flag

My boss is better than your boss

Happy Independence Day, Estonia!

The book cover for Kurt Vonnegut's Slaughterhouse-Five shows 3 hands and one of those close up with an eye. It’s a reference to the Tralfamadorian aliens, who are described as shaped like toilet plungers with a hand at the top and an eye in the palm

Slaughterhouse five by Kurt Vonnegut. Really enjoyed reading this despite it being a mind f*ck and pretty bleak. As in real life, the light funny parts can get you through the darkness. But you know “and so it goes” #booksky

White Book cover of Flesh with large letters portraying inside a town

Flesh by David Szalay I loved it. The absurd dialogue was irritating at first but then you understand the main character, Istvan. There is love portrayed but a lot of it seems selfish, making a sad but compelling read. Overall maybe not so believable but still I highly recommend it. #booksky

This poll really shows how different security perceptions in the EU can be - where defence is the lowest priority in Ireland, with the threat from Russia still (marginally) below Israel/Gaza:

Green book cover with the title The Big FiVe for Life is large font

The big five for life by John Strelecky is a self help book on leadership but can bring meaning for anyone who wants to make a postive impact in their life including at work #booksky

Want to solve deepfakes? Ask citizens what to do Assemblies can bridge the gap between people being treated as voters and consumers

Social media should be a campfire gathering us close, not a wildfire incinerating our lives.🫂

#TaiwanModel🇹🇼 damps down the flames of AI-fuelled deepfakes & disinformation while driving depolarisation for the greater good.

Read on via @financialtimes.com 🔽 & let’s #FreeTheFuture🖖 — together!

Next week #ENISA will join the European Parliament @epstoa.bsky.social workshop on cooperation in #cybersecurity 👇

🚨 What if Europe lost access to its critical data tomorrow?

Tech dependency is a strategic risk.
Henna Virkkunen (EU) warns: “It can be weaponized.”

👇 Thread to understand why.

#EUdigitalRace

European Parliament groups just carved up top tech files in industry committee

The EPP, the Greens and Renew will respectively lead on the Digital Omnibus, the Cybersecurity Act review, and the Digital Networks Act

- @euractiv.com with @claudiemoreau.bsky.social
www.euractiv.com/news/parliam...

Today, we have decided to update the EU’s #cybersecurity rules, while keeping up with the fast-changing digital world.

✅Securing ICT supply chains
✅+ support to companies & EU countries
✅Stronger certification
✅Investing in skills
➡️& more

All for a safer digital Europe!

🔗 link.europa.eu/x8xnq9

Commission strengthens EU cybersecurity resilience and capabilities Europe faces daily cyber and hybrid attacks on essential services and democratic institutions, carried out by sophisticated state and criminal groups. The European Commission has today proposed a new ...

💻 Stronger protection for ICT supply chains
⚙️ Easier for companies to follow
🚨 A bigger role for an EU Agency for Cybersecurity to spot and fight threats early

A safer online Europe = a safer everyday life for all of us

More → link.europa.eu/x8xnq9

Illustration of a glowing blue padlock at the center of a digital circuit network, symbolising cybersecurity and data protection in Europe, with the EU flag in the corner and the text “Cyber-Safe Europe” at the bottom.

Cyber and hybrid attacks hit Europe every day.

We are proposing a new Cybersecurity Package to keep hospitals, energy infrastructure, banks, transport and businesses safe from state hackers and cyber-attacks.

A poster that reads: you can’t spell hatred without red hat accompanied by a drawing of a red hat

Everything is awful but the creativity behind some of these handmade posters gives me a glimmer of hope in humanity.

Book cover Depicts Alfred Rosenberg and Baruch Spinoza overlapping

1. The Spinoza Problem by Irvin Yalom creates an exciting fiction out of two real life personalities making a link between the Dutch philosopher and a Nazi propagandist. Very enjoyable for all interested in moral philosophy, psychology and historical fiction #booksky

“Our cyber capabilities? Let me just check,” added the source as he wrote a letter to a superior officer by candlelight with a quill”

Cybersecurity Act review: What to expect The Cybersecurity Act (CSA) came into force in 2019 as part of the EU's efforts to build strong cybersecurity.

New EU rules and changes in the geopolitical context have impacted the #CybersecurityAct

What should you expect from the review of the #CSA regulation?

Read ⤵️​​​​​​​

@itre.europarl.europa.eu @martinhojsik.bsky.social @borys-budka.bsky.social @yverougstraete.bsky.social

Young Europeans will make Europe more united!

For them, a European Army is more attractive than national armies or even NATO.

That is what today’s politicians need to have in mind!

⬇️
www.politico.eu/article/unit...

Survey about legal and criminal threats experienced by journalists and security researchers Researchers who try to responsibly disclose leaks, vulnerabilities, and other security breaches or mishaps may face legal threats or lawsuits. Similarly, journalists may find themselves threatened wit...

Are you a security researcher or journalist? We want to hear from you! Please take this survey!

DataBreaches.net and myself (at this.weekinsecurity.com) are running this survey to better understand the state of legal demands and criminal threats experienced in cybersecurity.

Please share!

Books for 2026 lined up on a bookshelf, showing the book cover of ‘Seven reasons to murder your dinner guests’ by K J Whittle, followed by ‘Flesh’ by David Szalay, ‘Gilded Rage’ by Jacob Silverman, ‘The Lacuna’ by Barbara Kingsolver, ‘Orbital’ by Samatha Harvey and ‘Bloedzang’ by Caro Van Thuyne

In 2026, my goal is to finish 26 books and maybe then I increase it by 1 per year to keep the alignment.

I’ll track it better as I buy books but mainly borrow them, some are gifted and then I lend many out, I also listen to audiobooks regularly and have two kindles on the go. Complicated! #booksky

This was the last book I read in 2025 and counting my #booksky book reviews, this was my 24th book (my annual goal has been 25 for the last few years). I do have a nagging feeling that I have forgotten a book.

The audiobook cover for Claire Adam's novel Golden Child features a stark, dramatic image of a person holding a flashlight beam in a dark, lush green jungle or bush setting

Golden Child by Claire Adam, amazing book for a discussion on family loyalty, values and parents’ aspirations. A thrilling quick read that evokes sadness and anger, makes you really get a feel for Trinidad in the 1980’s. #booksky

Book cover of the Dutch edition “Elke dag mild ouderschap” showing a drawing of a mother, father and three children playing.

Mild parenting every day by @ninamouton.bsky.social is a self-help book. Personally it remains hard to break the cycle of reward and punishment but gives some useful advice and exercises on how to parent gently but with clear boundaries #booksky

Every time you share their life online, you risk sharing their personal data with the world. Pause before you post.

Book cover of Arundhati Roy's memoir Mother Mary Comes to Me, showing an image of the author looking pensive and smoking

Mother Mary comes to me by Arundhati Roy describes key moments of her childhood, relationships w family and inspirations for novels and essays. She is such an inspiring writer and activist. As the title suggests, the book deals with her mother, quite an iron lady, impressive but oppressive. #booksky

The ENISA yearly survey is out: www.enisa.europa.eu/publications...

Yo, EU! Patch your stuff!

Europe Strengthens Cyber Defense as ENISA Becomes CVE Root The European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) has taken a major step forward in advancing vulnerability management across Europe by becoming a CVE Root within the global Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) Program. This designation makes ENISA a central point of contact for national and EU authorities, members of the EU CSIRTs Network, and other partners under its mandate.  Previously acting as a Common Vulnerability and Exposure (CVE) Numbering Authority (CNA), ENISA has been authorized since January 2024 to assign CVE Identifiers (CVE IDs) and publish CVE Records for vulnerabilities discovered by or reported to EU CSIRTs. The move to CVE Root status expands the agency’s responsibilities and strengthens the coordination of vulnerability management efforts throughout the EU.  ENISA’s Executive Director, Juhan Lepassaar, emphasized the importance of this milestone: “By becoming a Root, ENISA moves a step further to improve the development and capacity of the Agency to support vulnerability management in the EU. With the new responsibilities, ENISA extends its support to the CSIRTs network and to all its partners to further enhance the EU's ability to manage and coordinate cybersecurity vulnerabilities and improve digital security across the Union.”  This development aligns with wider EU investments in coordinated vulnerability disclosure, the European Vulnerability Database (EUVD), and responsibilities outlined in the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA). Under the CRA, ENISA will guide manufacturers on compliance, assist in applying the new cybersecurity framework, and contribute to the development of the Single Reporting Platform for vulnerability notifications.  Understanding the CVE Program and ENISA’s Expanded Mandate  Founded in 1999, the CVE Program serves as a global system for identifying and cataloging publicly disclosed vulnerabilities. CVE IDs and accompanying records allow developers, organizations, and cybersecurity professionals to understand and address security flaws quickly. As a key figure in this ecosystem, ENISA now plays an expanded role in supporting the identification, onboarding, and oversight of CNAs that fall within its scope.  As a CVE Root, ENISA will help enforce CVE Program guidelines, refine procedures for assigning and managing CVE IDs, and maintain its registry services to support the vulnerability coordination work of EU CSIRTs. It will also act as a central contact point for cooperative partners under its mandate.  ENISA will join the CVE Program Council of Roots, the coordinating body responsible for overseeing operational alignment among Root organizations. Internationally, Roots include MITRE, CISA, Google, Red Hat, and Japan’s JPCERT/CC. Within the EU, INCIBE-CERT, Thales Group, and CERT@VDE are existing Roots, now accompanied by ENISA.  Transition Plans for Existing CNAs  ENISA’s new Root scope applies to organizations within its mandate, and eligible CNAs interested in transitioning under ENISA’s Root may do so voluntarily. The CVE Program will collaborate closely with each organization to support a smooth and phased transition. This approach ensures that CNAs can align the change with their operational requirements while maintaining continuity in their vulnerability management processes.  By becoming a CVE Root, ENISA deepens its involvement in coordinated vulnerability management across the EU. The agency’s expanded duties will help enhance the accuracy and timeliness of CVE Records, improve cross-border coordination, and support responsible vulnerability disclosure practices. These advances contribute directly to reducing fragmentation across Member States and creating a more unified European cybersecurity ecosystem.  ENISA also plays a pivotal role in several strategic EU cybersecurity initiatives. It operates the European Vulnerability Database (EUVD), developed under the NIS2 Directive and now fully operational. Additionally, the agency is developing the Single Reporting Platform (SRP) under the Cyber Resilience Act to facilitate mandatory reporting of actively exploited vulnerabilities by manufacturers starting in September 2026.  Conclusion   As secretariat of the EU CSIRTs Network, ENISA plays a key role in coordinating vulnerability disclosure across Member States and guiding CVD policies, reinforcing Europe’s cybersecurity resilience. Its new CVE Root status further strengthens its capacity in vulnerability management and cross-border coordination.  Complementing these efforts, Cyble offers AI-driven threat intelligence and real-time monitoring, enabling European enterprises to detect, investigate, and mitigate emerging cyber threats. Request a personalized demo from Cyble today to enhance your organization’s cyber resilience. 

Europe Strengthens Cyber Defense as ENISA Becomes CVE Root #cybersecurity #infosec

A BIG WELCOME to these CVE Numbering Authority (#CNA) partners that joined the #CVE Program in November!!!

* Altera
* NetScaler
* Tanium Inc.
* 2N Telekomunikace a.s.

ALSO, a big welcome to our newest Root:

* European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA)

Join: cve.org/PartnerInfor...

Pachinko by Min Jin Lee is an amazing novel taking place across multiple generations of a Korean family. The immigrant experience in Japan really stands out but really it’s about love, devotion and what you’re willing to do for family and loved ones. Long but very rewarding #booksky

Cover of The Emperor of Gladness by Ocean Vuong. The image is a high-contrast, black-and-white photograph showing a close-up of a person's face. The text 'The Emperor of Gladness' is overlaid in white capital letters at the top. The author's name 'Ocean Vuong' is in a smaller, white font below the title

The Emperor of Gladness, is one of my favourite novels this year. Poverty and addiction are the backdrop but there are incredible human stories of compassion and friendship to make you look past the bleakness. Can’t wait to read more from Ocean Vuong #booksky