Nick Oosterwijk

Sharpshooter
DISC Type : DC

CISO / Group Information Security Officer at SPEYZER

Netherlands

Overview

Nick Oosterwijk is an entrepreneurial CISO at SPEYZER with a decade of experience in cybersecurity, AI, and data privacy. A Certified Ethical Hacker and Microsoft Expert, he excels at translating complex cyber risks into strategic guidance. Colleagues describe him as sharp, analytical, and a collaborative team player focused on implementing secure, user-centric solutions.

Deeply passionate about continuous learning, Nick enjoys demystifying complex IT challenges to empower organizations. He is driven by a personal mission to be the crucial link between people and modern technology, ensuring advancements are both powerful and accessible. This focus highlights his dedication to helping others reach their full potential through secure IT.

He recently earned a certification in Quantum Cryptography, driven by a personal interest in understanding its future impact on security.

Personality Overview

Precise But Practical

Thorough Evaluator

ROI Driven

They respond better to strong and respectful interactions.  More than the product, they care about the effectiveness of the product. They like to be in a position where they can control the conversation and terms.

Topics They Care About

AI & Data Security
His recent Microsoft certification (SC-401) focuses on implementing controls to secure data used by AI technologies like Microsoft Copilot, a key area of his expertise.
Digital Trust
He views data privacy and system security as "two sides of the same digital trust coin, " a core principle he highlighted when earning his privacy manager certification.
Strategic Governance
As a CISO for a private equity-backed group, he advises the executive board on cyber risk and aligns security strategy with business goals across portfolio companies.

Media Appearances

Nick has no verified media appearances

Work History

9-2024
CISO / Group Information Security Officer at SPEYZER
2-2024 - 8-2024
Technical Governance Consultant at CWSI
9-2023 - 8-2024
Senior Security & Compliance Consultant at BLAUD - a CWSI Company
6-2022 - 7-2023
IT Infrastructure & Security Consultant at QUBE ICT Solutions B.V.
10-2016 - 7-2022
Owner - IT Managed Services at 2next IT

Education

1-2024 - 4-2024
Specialization from University of Virginia Darden School of Business
2011 - 2014
Talent development & Organisational change from Yumanix

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Insights For Selling To Nick

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Refer to testimonials from well-known industry leaders
  • Hold your ground without indulging in one-upmanship
  • When negotiating terms, help them build an impression that they are the ones calling the shots

DONT's

  • Don’t be in a rush to invite them for a social meet and greet
  • Don't try too hard to forge relationships with them
  • Don’t take too much time in sending them information if they ask for any

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Nick is

  • Conviction around the impact matters the most to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Nick

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no without any hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Nick move?

  • They can take decisions very fast if you manage to convince them.
  • Can Nick take some risk or not?

  • The risks don’t matter much to them.

You And Nick

Personality Compatibility


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