SSenStone Discusses European OT Security Cooperation with Visiting Delegation Led by Mayor of The Hague

The Hague is widely recognised as the undisputed hub of European cybersecurity, hosting Europol's European Cybercrime Centre (EC3). This meeting was facilitated by SSenStone’s selection as a promising cybersecurity firm for 'The Digital Softlanding Programme', a global accelerator initiative overseen by the Municipality of The Hague and the Netherlands Foreign Investment Agency. Through this programme, SSenStone will receive support to gain insights into the European cybersecurity market, refine its local Go-To-Market (GTM) strategy and verify compliance with European regulations such as NIS2 and the CRA. Furthermore, the company will benefit from introductions to local industry experts and partner networks, alongside 1:1 business matching opportunities linked to 'The ONE Conference', which takes place in The Hague this coming September and October.

During the meeting, both parties acknowledged the growing severity of sophisticated global OT security threats, and SSenStone shared its technical approach to tackling these challenges. The delegation agreed on the significant risks posed by authentication bypass and unauthorised access – issues increasingly prevalent in modern industrial control systems – and expressed strong interest in SSenStone's security model, which is designed to block such threats at the source.

In a subsequent technical demonstration, SSenStone showcased how it implements robust access control tailored for OT environments. The technology generates dynamic codes that change with every use, operating entirely offline without requiring any configuration changes to existing equipment or networks. This solution received a highly positive response from the delegation, as it effectively meets the strict security standards recommended by global bodies such as CISA, NIST and IEC 62443, as well as the EU's NIS2 directive, and can be seamlessly integrated into Europe's existing industrial infrastructure in the future.

Chang-hun Yoo, CEO of SSenStone, remarked, 'It was a truly meaningful opportunity to build a deep consensus on global OT threats with the visiting delegation from The Hague, the very heart of European cybersecurity.' He added, 'Using this meeting and the comprehensive support from the upcoming softlanding programme as a stepping stone, we will strengthen our local network and establish SSenStone as a company that makes a tangible contribution to protecting Europe's industrial infrastructure.'