Mind the Gap, Close the Abuse Loop: A Dutch-German Exchange Cross-Border Abuse Meeting
eco, its topDNS Initiative and the Dutch Cloud Community
invite you to a joint members-only Dutch-German Security, Abuse & DNS Working Group Meeting!
On 3 September 2026, the Dutch Cloud Community (DCC) and eco – Association of the Internet Industry invite you to a unique, members-only, in‑person Dutch‑German exchange on tackling online abuse.
This joint working group meeting brings together leading experts from industry, law enforcement, academia, and policy to bridge gaps, share proven approaches, and accelerate cross-border collaboration. From prevention and mitigation projects to real-world case studies and policy initiatives, participants will gain valuable insights into how both ecosystems are addressing abuse—and where collaboration can make the difference.
Why join?
- Discover best practices from Dutch and German initiatives
- Explore cutting-edge tools and frameworks in abuse prevention and mitigation
- Engage in rapid-fire presentations (10 min + interactive Q&A)
- Shape joint action plans and future collaboration models
- Build trusted relationships across borders — because trust is key to impact
Expect dynamic contributions on topics such as codes & notice-and-takedown processes, secure email, DDoS mitigation, DNS abuse, data sharing frameworks, and more. Interactive elements will capture your input and help prioritize follow-up actions.
Outcome-driven collaboration
Together, we will identify shared goals, define concrete next steps, and lay the foundation for a durable Dutch-German cooperation framework — including regular exchanges and shared communication channels.
Stay for BBQ & Drinks
Participants are also warmly invited to stay for BBQ & drinks from 17:00 onwards, providing additional time for informal networking.
Join us for an engaging and action-oriented exchange — where ideas turn into cooperation, and cooperation into impact!
AGENDA
- 09:00
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Welcome & Round of Introductions
Ruud Alaerds
Managing Director, Dutch Cloud CommunityWido Potters
Manager Sales & Support, BITLars Steffen
Head of International, Digital Infrastructures & Resilience, eco – Association of the Internet IndustryPatrick Koetter
Leader of the Anti-Abuse & Email Competence Group, eco – Association of the Internet IndustryThomas Rickert
Director Names & Numbers, eco – Association of the Internet Industry
- 09:30
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Getting to know each other 1 - Dutch Prevention Projects
- Codes, NTD and Code-of-Conduct
The Dutch internet sector took the initiative to self-regulate and proactively communicate how they prevent and deal with abuse within their infrastructures. What do these codes of conduct entail, and what impact do they have?
Michiel Cazemier, Nationale Beheersorganisatie Internet Providers (NBIP)
- internet.nl
At internet.nl, anyone can check whether their website(s), email and internet connection comply with modern, safe internet standards. This talk will explain how this tool has improved the overall online security of Dutch organisations and encouraged the sector to improve its practices.
tbc, Internet Standards Platform
- Reseller-Lists and Pseudo-Purchases
The high-tech crime unit from the Dutch police informs the internetsector on possible high-risk customers. A talk on how this list comes into being and why hosting/cloud providers used Tails, VPN's, TOR and crypto for follow-up.
Nico van Wijk, The Dutch Police, Marin Heideman, DigiState
- Capture the Red Flags
Preventing abuse requires cooperation between the LEA and providers. The 'Capture the Red Flags' role-playing game helps to build trust and understanding between the LEA and providers by encouraging them to familiarise themselves with each other's roles and procedures.
Dyantha Fisser, The Netherlands Public Prosecution Service
- Codes, NTD and Code-of-Conduct
- 10:30
- Quick Coffee Break
- 10:45
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Getting to know each other 2 - Dutch Mitigation Projects
- No More Leaks
The Dutch police will explain how the leakage of billions of stolen credentials helps to protect users of the largest Dutch online platforms from scams and fraud.
Barend Frans, The Dutch Police
- The Dutch Anti-DDoS-Coalition
The DDoS coalition will explain how sharing intelligence on DDoS trends and fingerprints can reduce the impact of DDoS attacks.
tbc, University of Twente
- BPH Framework / Cyclotron
This is a public-private effort to create a framework that describes 'bulletproof' hosters, in order to identify them. Why will this be a helpful tool, and what makes identifying bulletproof hosters so difficult?
Max van der Horst, Delft University of Technology, tbc Nationaal Cyber Security Centrum (NCSC-NL)
- No More Leaks
- 11:30
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Getting to know each other 2 - German Prevention Projects
- Campaign “Secure Email"
Through the campaign “Your emails, your digital home”, eco, in collaboration with the Federal Office for Information Security (BSI), is highlighting the importance of professionally secured email communication. Together, we aim to establish, further develop and actively apply existing security standards – from authentication protocols to domain hygiene.
Patrick Koetter, eco / sys4 AG
- eco's topDNS Initiative
The stable, safe and secure operation of the DNS has proven to be the foundation for the global expansion of the Internet as a universal public resource. However, like any other innovation and every technology, the Internet and the DNS are vulnerable to abuse, such as malware, botnets, phishing, pharming or spam. The topDNS initiative and its members are committed to fighting DNS abuse.
Thomas Rickert, eco / rickert.law
- eco's Certified Senders Alliance
The Certified Senders Alliance (CSA) is a service provided by the eco Association of the Internet Industry in cooperation with the German Dialogue Marketing Association (DDV). Since its foundation in 2004, the CSA has been creating and enabling quality standards for commercial emailing, acting as a neutral interface between mailbox providers and senders of commercial emails.
Julia Janßen-Holldiek, eco
- Campaign “Secure Email"
- 12:30
- Networking Lunch
- 13:00
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Cross-Industry & Cross-National Collaboration
- Netbeacon Institute
NetBeacon simplifies and enhances DNS Abuse reporting while helping the community better understand, measure, and mitigate abuse.
Rowena Schoo, Netbeacon Institute
- Internet Infrastructure Forum (IIF)
The Internet Infrastructure Forum (IIF) is a multi-stakeholder collaborative initiative designed to improve coordination and operational resilience across the global internet supply chain. Established by the Internet & Jurisdiction Policy Network, it brings together competing and complementary entities to tackle systemic challenges.
Julija Kalpokiene, Internet & Jurisdiction Policy Network
- Netbeacon Institute
- 13:30
- Collecting Ideas, Feedback & Next Steps
- 13:50
- Quick Coffee Break
- 14:00
- Dutch Cloud Community General Assembly Meeting (closed, DCC members-only)
- 17:00
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BBQ, Drinks & Networking
This is the moment when members and partners come together to enjoy the lovely weather, the delicious food and the chance to catch up and network
SPEAKERS & PANELISTS
Online Abuse Expert
M3AAWG
Executive Director
Policy & Jursdiction Policy Network
VP of Policy & Government Relations
Verisign
Vice President, .CA and Registry Services
CIRA
CIPP/E Privacy & GRC Officer
Realtime Register
Implementation Consultant
DMARC Advisor
Director of Programs and Policy
Netbeacon Institute
Founder
DomainCrawler
Infrastructure Partnerships Lead
Netcraft
COO
iQ Global AS
Implementation Consultant
DMARC Advisor
SPEAKER & HOSTS
Managing Director
Dutch Cloud Community
Project & Operations Manager
NBIP
The Netherlands Public Prosecution Service
The Dutch Police
DigiState
Director CSA
eco – Association of the Internet Industry
Internet & Jurisdiction Policy Network
Head of the Anti-Abuse & Email Competence Group
eco – Association of the Internet Industry
Manager Sales & Support
BIT
Director Names & Numbers
eco – Association of the Internet Industry
Netbeacon Institute
Head of International, Digital Infrastructures & Resilience
eco – Association of the Internet Industry
Delft University of Technology
Dutch Police
HOTEL RECOMMENDATIONS
Van Rossum - Het Arsenaal | stadshotel Woerden
https://vanrossumwoerden.nl/
Distance to event location: 7,5 Km – 11 minutes by car
Hotel Breukelen (Van der Valk)
https://www.hotelbreukelen.nl/
Distance to event location: 8,5 Km – 10 minutes by car
