We are delighted to announce that the next OWASP Belgium Chapter meeting will take place on September 30th, 2025, at The Gate, Axis Parc in Louvain-La-Neuve (Mont-Saint-Guibert).
This is a unique opportunity to welcome the OWASP community to Wallonia for an evening of knowledge sharing, networking, and discussions at the crossroads of cutting-edge research and pragmatic secure development practices.
Agenda
- 17:30 – 18:20 : Welcome (drinks & sandwiches)
- 18:20 – 18:30 : OWASP update
- 18:30 – 19:30 : Learning to Detect Malware: Features, Pitfalls, and Adversarial Threats
(by Charles-Henry Bertrand Van Ouytsel, UCLouvain) - 19:30 – 19:45 : Break
- 19:45 – 20:45 : Integrating Security Without Slowing Development: A Pragmatic DevSecOps Approach
(by Steve Mihy, Approach Cyber) - 20:45 – 21:30 : Refreshments & networking
📍 Location: The Gate, Axis Parc, Rue du Fond Cattelain 2, 1435 Mont-Saint-Guibert
Why Attend?
This event brings together two perspectives at the heart of today’s cyber security challenges:
- Cutting-edge research on malware detection:
Charles-Henry Bertrand Van Ouytsel (UCLouvain) will explore how machine learning is shaping modern malware detection, the trade-offs of static and dynamic analysis, and the challenges of adversarial manipulation. His insights will highlight both the opportunities and the current limitations in this fast-evolving field. - Practical DevSecOps for real-world teams:
Steve Mihy (Approach Cyber) will share actionable strategies for embedding security into development pipelines without slowing innovation. From shifting security left to navigating new compliance requirements such as the EU Cyber Resilience Act, this session will provide a pragmatic view of how to balance velocity with resilience.
Together, these talks reflect the dual challenge organisations face today: staying ahead of sophisticated threats while ensuring security enables rather than hinders innovation.
Registration
Attendance is free of charge and open to everyone. We kindly ask participants to register via Meetup so we can provide last-minute updates if needed.
About OWASP
The Open Worldwide Application Security Project (OWASP) is a global non-profit organisation dedicated to improving software security. OWASP chapter meetings are an excellent opportunity for professionals, researchers, and students to exchange knowledge, best practices, and experiences.
✅ With this meeting, we are proud to contribute to the visibility of the OWASP community in Wallonia and foster dialogue on two essential aspects of cyber security: advanced detection of threats and integrating security into development without losing agility.
We look forward to welcoming you on September 30th!
