- Northwave Computer Emergency Response Team combines with Kennedy Van der Laan specialist legal team to offer fully coordinated and integrated response to cyber threats
- Joint service helps companies get back to business as quickly and securely as possible
Utrecht/Amsterdam, 10 May 2023 – Leading cyber security firm Northwave Cyber Security and renowned law firm Kennedy Van der Laan have joined forces to offer a comprehensive Rapid Response Service that helps businesses respond effectively to cyber attacks. With the ever-changing cyber threat landscape for organisations and the significant increase in cyber intrusions, the two Dutch companies have committed their collaboration to combat this trend.
The joint Rapid Response Service consists of Northwave's Computer Emergency Response Team (NW-CERT) and Kennedy Van der Laan's legal team, offering a fully coordinated and integrated response to cyber threats. Their teams comprise highly skilled Northwave experts with vast experience in incident response and crisis management, and Kennedy Van der Laan attorneys with extensive knowledge of cyber incident legal risks, obligations and liabilities. Together, they provide immediate access to the right expertise, aligned procedures and processes for smooth and rapid support, and compliance with applicable laws and contractual obligations, reducing liability risks, fines and reputational impact.
Pim Takkenberg, General Manager at Northwave Cyber Security, says: "By partnering with Kennedy Van der Laan, we can provide customers with an incomparable rapid response service that includes immediate legal support - a critical element in any cyber incident. With our combined expertise in technical, behavioural and legal aspects, we can provide extensive and efficient crisis management, helping organisations swiftly restore and protect their assets and mitigate further potential damage."
Rosalie Brand, Partner Cyber Security at Kennedy Van der Laan, says: "Technology has been Kennedy Van der Laan's core business since our firm began 30 years ago. Combining our legal know-how with Northwave's technical expertise, we provide a ‘one-stop-shop’ that covers all aspects needed to better prepare for and respond effectively to cyber incidents."
As one of the few organisations in the Netherlands licensed by the Ministry of Justice and Security to conduct private investigations, Northwave Cyber Security has its own publicly available Computer Emergency Response Team. The CERT is certified in digital forensics and security and works closely with Kennedy Van der Laan's cyber security team to provide comprehensive support to organisations affected by cyber incidents.
Kennedy Van der Laan’s cyber security team helps companies in all sectors to prepare for cyber incidents and navigate incidents if they occur, including assistance in compliance with privacy and cyber security legislation, advice on cyber readiness, legal and contractual obligations, handling liability claims, conducting proceedings against regulators where necessary, and pursuing legal remedies to mitigate damage caused by incidents.
About Northwave Cyber Security
Northwave Cyber Security is a leading provider of cyber security solutions, offering a wide range of services including vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, managed security services, and incident response. With a team of highly skilled cyber security experts, Northwave Cyber Security helps businesses protect their critical assets and respond effectively to cyber threats.
