Yuri Bobbert

Yuri Bobbert is a Professor of Information System Science at Antwerp Management School (AMS), part of the University of Antwerp. He holds dual PhDs from Radboud University and the University of Antwerp, focusing on IT performance measurement. His career includes roles as Global Group CSO of NN Group and UWV (Government), leading cybersecurity integrations during mergers like NN Group and Delta Lloyds. As CEO of B-ABLE (IT consultancy), he developed cybersecurity frameworks. Currently, he advises on NIS2 compliance and Zero Trust strategies. His research spans cybersecurity ROI, regulatory frameworks (e.g., NIS2), and leadership in digital security.

Education

• PhD in Information Systems (Radboud University)
• PhD in Cybersecurity (University of Antwerp)

Research Interests

• Cybersecurity governance and compliance
• ROSI (Return on Security Investment)
• CISO leadership and board communication
• Zero Trust architecture
• Risk quantification in digital ecosystems

Publications & Books

• Authored books: Strategic Approaches to Digital Platform Security Assurance, Cybersecurity in 60 Minutes, and Digital Security Leadership
• Over 100 peer-reviewed publications on cybersecurity performance and governance

Grants & Awards

• Recipient of NIS2 implementation research grants
• Contributor to EU cybersecurity policy discussions

Labs & Teams Leads AMS cybersecurity education programs and collaborates with ON2IT on global cybersecurity strategies.