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Multicloud is on the rise, offering flexibility, scalability, and vendor freedom. But without a clear strategy, it can lead to complexity, cost overruns, and security risks. A strong foundation in governance, FinOps, and architecture is key.
#Multicloud #CloudStrategy #FinOps#CloudGovernance

800% rise in stolen credentials in H1 2025. Infostealers, missing MFA, and unmanaged vulns are fueling ransomware and data breaches. Attackers move faster than most teams can respond. Is your identity security ready? Contact us for help.
#Cybersecurity #Infostealers #MFA #ZeroTrust #Ransomware

FinOps without intent is like steering without a wheel.
Cutting workloads without context leads to waste.
Understand purpose, link costs to KPIs, fix design first.
Real optimization needs collaboration. Need help? Contact us
#FinOps #CloudOptimization #CloudStrategy #CostManagement #CloudPerformance

1 in 5 Dutch citizens has been a victim of cybercrime. The impact goes beyond financial loss, think data breaches, stress, and reputational damage. Is your org truly prepared for tomorrow’s threats? Contact us for help! #cybersecurity #riskmanagement #securitygovernance #phishing #cybercrime

AI in production? Innovation moves fast but governance often lags. Only 30% deploy AI at scale, and many lack oversight. Without clear roles and risk controls, trust erodes. Governance accelerates, not delays. Need help? Contact us.
#AI #AIGovernance #ResponsibleAI #DigitalStrategy #RiskManagement

Cloud costs keep rising, AI spend is exploding. Yet many still lack a FinOps strategy. The result? Waste, unpredictability, and lost control. FinOps is not optional anymore. It's a necessity. Need help with FinOps? Contact us.
#FinOps #CloudStrategy #CloudCostOptimization #CloudGovernance

Vacation season is prime time for CEO fraud. Fewer staff, more urgency, and spoofed emails that look real. Use DMARC/SPF/DKIM, enforce approval rules, and train your team. Social engineering doesn’t take time off.

#Cybersecurity #CEOFraud #InfoSec #Leadership

FinOps is the key to smarter tech investments. More orgs now use FinOps to align all tech costs with strategy. Drive value, not just savings. Democratize FinOps, optimize vendors, and link spend to outcomes. More info? Contact us. #FinOps #CloudFinance #TechStrategy #CFO #DigitalTransformation

Dutch public prosecutor's office hack highlights urgency of patching: Citrix flaw known since June 17, attacks started days later, but response lagged. Result: major breach, offline systems, data uncertainty. Patch fast, automate, stay alert. #cybersecurity #patchmanagement #infosec #lessonslearned

Major zero-day attack via Microsoft SharePoint.
Organisations worldwide breached.
Only on-prem servers affected. No patch yet for all versions.
Hackers stole sensitive data and keys that let them return later. Still running SharePoint on-prem? Time to act.

#cybersecurity #sharepoint #infosec

GenAI is disrupting cloud strategies. CIOs face unpredictable costs, data gravity, security, and vendor lock-in. Success depends on flexible, location-aware architectures, open standards, and applying FinOps to AI workloads. Don’t just scale, architect for change. #GenAI #CloudStrategy #FinOps

Dutch customs officer exposed for leaking to drug gangs. Cracked by reusing her password: avondjurk00 (in english: eveninggown00). A reminder: never reuse passwords. Use MFA and a password manager. #Cybersecurity #PasswordSecurity #InsiderThreat #HumanFactor #DigitalHygiene

McDonald’s AI hiring tool had an admin login with username and password both set to “123456”. Security researchers accessed applicant data from 64M people. Smart tech doesn’t help if basic security is ignored.

#cybersecurity #AI #dataprivacy #infosec

Spotted in my neighborhood: a Wi-Fi name that kept changing from “secure your network” to “CIA surveillance van”. A quirky warning, but with a serious message: open networks invite risk. When did you last check your Wi-Fi and your router?

#cybersecurity #wifi #securityawareness #infosec

Tagging is essential for managing cloud resources and controlling costs. Without it, ownership, purpose, and spend remain unclear. A solid tagging strategy enables real FinOps practices. Is your cloud environment properly tagged? Time to check. Need help? Contact us.

#cloud #finops #tagging #cost

Datacenter growth drove a 50% surge in ICT electricity use since 2019.
Cloud adds to energy demand - and your bill.
FinOps + GreenOps = cost control, sustainability, and cloud accountability.
#GreenOps #FinOps #cloudcosts #cloudfootprint #sustainability #datacenters #cloudgovernance #carbonreduction

Firefox still exists, right?

Short sessions, long impact.
Most IT training overwhelms: too long, too much, too fast.
Our Lunch and Learn sessions focus on one topic, in max 90 mins. Practical, sharp, and tailored to your daily work.
#LunchAndLearn #FinOps #Azure #cybersecurity #cloud #ITtraining #continuouslearning

Cloud costs don’t explode overnight—but without ownership and collaboration, they will.
FinOps brings control, data-driven decisions, and team accountability.
Make your cloud scalable, sustainable, and cost-effective.
#FinOps #cloudkosten #Azure #costcontrol #cloudgovernance #cloudmanagement

Ingram Micro confirms ransomware by SafePay. VPN likely entry point. Systems down, staff sent home. Still think cybersecurity is just IT’s job? Board-level risk is real. Need a second opinion on your resilience? Let’s talk.
#cybersecurity #ransomware #CISO #boardrisk

AI drives cloud costs up, yet no one wants to go back on-prem. 83% of CIOs overspend, but 80% still see cloud as cheaper. The fix? Cost-aware devs, FinOps, and real usage insight. Cloud without control = expensive. #AI #FinOps #CloudStrategy #DevOps #CloudGovernance #CloudBudget

SaaS-sprawl grows silently: too many tools, scattered data, rising risks and costs. It's not about banning tools, but guiding usage with leadership, governance, and visibility. Tech must follow strategy, not chaos. #SaaS #ShadowIT #ITGovernance #Cybersecurity #TechStrategy #FinOps

CISOs face growing pressure: not just risk control, but enabling business, guiding strategy, and navigating AI. Can you answer the 10 tough questions every CISO must face? Strategic, clear, agile security is key. #Cybersecurity #CISO #Leadership #RiskManagement #AI #SecurityStrategy

Many orgs overpay for cloud without knowing it. 8 key causes: overprovisioning, poor AI planning, weak strategy, lock-in, no FinOps, misalignment, wrong provider. Fix it with architecture, governance & FinOps. #FinOps #CloudKosten #CloudStrategy #CloudOptimization #ITLeadership

IT certifications can feel tedious, studying after hours, dry exams, and you already know the tech. But they show you take your craft seriously. They open doors, prove your knowledge, and fuel growth. Invest in where you want to go.
#ITcertification #careergrowth #lifelonglearning

Want lower cloud costs and better sustainability? Azure Advisor now supports more VM types for right-sizing. Cut waste, save money, reduce CO₂, without sacrificing performance.
#Azure #CloudGovernance #CostOptimization #FinOps #Sustainability #ITLeadership #CloudStrategy

A lot of firms rapidly adopt 2FA to fight cyber threats. Great start, but more is needed: better UX, integration, governance, and awareness. Make 2FA a core pillar of your security strategy.
#cybersecurity #2FA #digitalsecurity #CISO #governance #resilience

Cloud costs rising fast and unpredictably? FinOps brings Finance, IT and Business together to control spend, boost innovation and make data-driven decisions. It's not a tool, it's a culture shift. Start now.
#FinOps #Cloud #CFO #CIO #CTO #DigitalTransformation #CloudCostManagement

IT isn’t just about tech: it's about people.
WesterCloud offers hands-on training and coaching on cloud, FinOps, security, and more. Practical, accessible, and ready to use.
For tech and non-tech teams.
#CloudTraining #FinOps #SecurityAwareness #TeamDevelopment #CloudCoaching #Elearning

Lower cloud costs. Lower impact. Makes sense, right?
At WesterCloud, we combine FinOps and GreenOps into Sustainable FinOps: cost control + CO₂ insights. Less waste, smarter scaling, sustainable design.
#FinOps #GreenOps #SustainableIT #CloudCosts #CO2Impact #CloudGovernance