The Law Won’t Save You When the Network Burns15 August 2026·836 words·4 minsCompliance is not security. The Cybersecurity Act should strengthen resilience, not put engineers in handcuffs.
The Sovereignty Shift: France Moves. We Don't.12 April 2026·919 words·5 minsFrance acts. The Netherlands watches. Digital sovereignty is not a vision problem — it is a lack of spine.
The Digital Trump Moment: The Bill for Our Collective Negligence Is Due30 January 2026·1080 words·6 minsHow collective IT negligence and geopolitical decisions expose systemic risks in digital sovereignty.
Digital Vassals: Why the EU’s Big Mouth Is a Suicide Note8 January 2026·347 words·2 minsHow EU policies, digital sovereignty, and cloud dependencies put member states at systemic risk.
Hands-On or Handcuffed: An Engineer's Choice4 November 2025·857 words·5 minsA reflection on engineering integrity versus corporate bureaucracy and the commitment to remain hands-on.
Dutch Gov's 'Sovereign' Cloud Fantasy: More Hot Air or Finally Growing a Spine?2 May 2025·828 words·4 mins