Behind the scenes with liaison partner CFLW Cyber Strategies

A logical step
CFLW recently joined PCSI as a liaison partner.
“But we’ve had long-standing connections with people involved in PCSI. I know Reinder Wolthuis (PCSI Program Manager) from my time at TNO. We’ve maintained close contact, and CFLW has collaborated with TNO for years. For example, we co-developed TNO’s Dark Web Monitor concept into an operational product that is now used globally. We’re also currently piloting another TNO concept: BigPhish. This cybersecurity application combats the illegal development and deployment of phishing websites, with specific use cases in prevention, real-time intelligence, and a wayback machine. The aim of this pilot is to make BigPhish operational, technically mature, and future-proof to help create a safer internet.

We're experienced in translating proof-of-concepts into market-ready products. These two examples are primarily in the law enforcement domain, but we hope to bring similar projects to the corporate market—potentially in collaboration with PCSI. PCSI is a fantastic ecosystem, with strong partners, valuable tools, and plenty of promising ideas to explore further. That’s why joining the PCSI network was a natural step for us,” Van Staalduinen explains.

Content-driven collaboration
“Our collaboration with PCSI is still new, but we know what to expect. Ideally, we’d like to see the partnership result in a piece of technology that we can take to market, with one of the core partners as the launching customer. But even if that doesn’t happen, the knowledge gained from participating in the PCSI network is incredibly valuable.

What’s great about this community is how easily knowledge is exchanged. For a small, innovative company like CFLW, access to expertise is a huge benefit. And we can contribute knowledge too. Operating internationally, we come across insights that might be of interest to other PCSI partners. PCSI is all about content—no unnecessary frills. Everyone participates to innovate and is willing to collaborate informally, accessibly, but always with a content-first mindset.

There’s a sense of reciprocity: when you contribute something, you get something in return—just like any healthy ecosystem should work. This openness and commitment allow us to make real impact together,” Van Staalduinen says.

Challenges & opportunities for the future
“Our strength lies in collecting data and translating it into actionable insights. That means we could contribute to projects focused on digital asset monitoring. There are clear opportunities there—but also challenges. Technology transfer itself is a major hurdle.

We’re also seeing a shift from traditional cybersecurity—putting a ‘fence’ around your data—to a new resilience-focused approach. Because if a criminal wants to get in, they probably will. When that happens, it’s all about detecting and responding quickly to minimize damage.

Like the rest of the sector, we’re in that transition. AI is also part of this digital shift. It’s fascinating to see how this transformation will unfold in the coming years, as it's still in its early stages. PCSI will need to find its path in this journey too. Building a strong community can support that. Regular interaction is key, because from continuity and connection comes trust—and from trust comes knowledge exchange and business opportunities.

Creating a safer internet isn’t something any single organization can do alone. We have to work together to achieve this mission. Like many others, we have a role to play. I hope and expect that our collaboration with PCSI will generate synergy that contributes to a safer digital Netherlands. If you’re not yet involved with PCSI and work in cybersecurity, join us and help build a safer digital future,” Van Staalduinen concludes.