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Dr. Erlijn van Genuchten

Cybersecurity & sustainability - the human success factor!

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Vita

Dr. Erlijn van Genuchten is an internationally sought-after expert & visionary for cybersecurity and sustainability who combines scientific brilliance with practical inspiration. As a member of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe's task force on digitalization in the energy sector, she shapes global strategies for sustainable and digital innovation. Her mission: to make complex topics such as sustainability and cyber security tangible and motivate people to take action. 

 

With her expertise as a doctor of psychology and her interdisciplinary background in education and information science, she knows how to convey interdisciplinary contexts in an understandable way. In interactive keynotes, she combines impressive scientific findings with concrete solutions - practice-oriented, inspiring and full of energy. 

 

Her publications, podcasts and international social media initiatives make her a thought leader for a healthier planet and a secure digital future. Dr. van Genuchten inspires her audience with a mixture of expertise, authentic passion and tangible impulses. She is a visionary who shows how we can turn the challenges of today into the opportunities of tomorrow!

Topics

Cybersecurity - strategies for a secure digital world

  • Humans as the weakest link: How human errors and mistakes play into the hands of attackers
  • How to minimize human vulnerabilities and promote security through targeted behavior
  • Public safety: Why cybersecurity and digitalization can be a matter of life and death
  • How to ward off threats and minimize risks with the right preventive measures

 

Live hacking - experiencing and understanding cyber security live

  • Experience in real time how hackers operate and exploit vulnerabilities
  • How to better protect your digital assets through interactive attacks
  • How hands-on live hacking sessions can revolutionize your security awareness

 

Living sustainably - paths to a better future for people and the planet

  • How to make a big impact for a sustainable future with small steps in everyday life and business
  • How to turn challenges into opportunities and successfully implement transformations
  • How education and knowledge become the key to more inspiration and sustainable action
  • From idea to implementation: how transformative projects become reality and make you want more
     

References & Press

Extract from company cooperation:

  • Sustainability: United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE), United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP), International School of Management (ISM), PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
  • Cybersecurity: MindRefined, SySS GmbH, imbus, PwC, difesa, BDO

"Grateful for the opportunity to write the Foreword for this important book - A Guide to a Healthier Planet - by my close collaborator and friend Erlijn van Genuchten from The Netherlands. She's doing extraordinary work on how sustainable living contributes to happiness, health, and wealth. This book achieves something special by breaking down complex climate information from hundreds of scientific journals into understandable language with actionable steps for everyone. It bridges the gap between scientific jargon and public comprehension, empowering us with one of our most potent tools—plain language."
Herr Dr. Piyush Verma, Senior Governance Expert at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), USA
 

"As an entrepreneur and on behalf of MindRefined GmbH, I would like to highly recommend working with Erlijn. From the very beginning, our collaboration with Erlijn has been characterised by professional communication, absolute reliability and a strong focus on results. Erlijn has excellent and comprehensive expertise and knows how to support our customers in a goal-oriented manner and with considerable ease. I can only recommend anyone considering a possible collaboration with Erlijn not to hesitate any longer and would like to take this opportunity to thank her for the great collaboration."

Herr David Oesinghaus, MindRefined GmbH, Deutschland


"This book - A Guide to a Healthier Planet - is full of fascinating facts about nature and sustainability. We can all take action and build a healthier planet together. This author inspires true change."
Herr Joshua Christopherson, CEO Achieve Today, USA
 

"It gives me great pleasure to endorse Dr. Erlijn van Genuchten as a superb science communicator. Working with Erlijn has given me the opportunity to witness her great writing abilities, scientific knowledge, and remarkable personality.
It is extremely amazing how well Erlijn can translate abstract scientific ideas into easily readable, relatable, and enjoyable written content. For anyone or any group wishing to expand the audience and effect of their scientific work, her skill at translating technical language into plain English is priceless. She has a special talent for transforming scientific research into writings that appeal to a broad readership, making complicated subject comprehensible and interesting.
Erlijn has outstanding communication skills, but her breadth of scientific understanding is truly astounding. Her multidisciplinary knowledge enables her to understand complex scientific ideas and convey them clearly. Erlijn's knowledge and enthusiasm for environmental issues, including climate change, sustainability, and other related subjects, are evident in her work."

Morshedul Bari, Co-Founder Envolead Ltd, Bangladesh


"Dr. Erlijn was an awesome speaker who connected to each individual In her talk at WWM international conference 2022. I realized that Art can be a very effective way to communicate, learn and create awareness. It was a great experience to listen and learn from you Erlijn. May you create more and more impact with you good work. Dr. Erlijn your clarity of bringing in sustainable developed to the world is inspiring."
Vikas Brahmavar, Director at Trans Water System Private Limited, India

„With the internet exploding with thousands of so-called challenge, one German woman's challenge is among the few that are changing how we live and the decisions we make that could help improve our planet." 
Opera News Kenia

 

Awards

Speakers Excellence Slam 2024: The exclusive special prize, a 3-hour PR coaching session with Petra Spiekermann, went to Erlijn van Genuchten for her visionary presentation “Digital security and sustainability in companies - the path to long-term success”. (Read more here: press release)

Publications

book

A Guide to a Healthier Planet, Volume 2

ISBN : 978-3-031-60127-9

29.95 €

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Der Weg Zu Einem Gesünderen Planeten

ISBN : 978-3-031-58960-7

27.99 €

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A Guide to a Healthier Planet

ISBN : 978-3-031-34478-7

37.44 €

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365 Sustainable Decisions Challenge: 365 ideas to live more sustainably

ISBN : 979-8766189770

24.95 €

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365 Sustainable Decisions Challenge: 365 Ideen für ein nachhaltigeres Leben

ISBN : 979-8715144522

19.99 €

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365 Sustainable Decisions Challenge: 365 ideeën om duurzamer te leven

ISBN : 979-8495256194

24.95 €

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Muisje, boontje, beetje: Nederlandse verkleinwoorden met een bijzondere betekenis

ISBN : 978-9076542904

16.82 €

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Alles kla(a)r? Valse vrienden tussen het Duits en Nederlands

ISBN : 978-9076542744

27.50 €

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Podcasts

United Nations Sustainable Energy Week

Behavioural barriers in adoption of smart meters

Speakers Excellence Podcast

Digitale Sicherheit & Nachhaltigkeit im Unternehmen | Dr. Erlijn van Genuchten

Radio Talk Europe Spain

Interview A Guide to a Healthier Planet, Volume 2

19th Session Group of Experts on Cleaner Electricity Systems

Cyber-Resiliency in the Energy System

180 Degrees podcast

Dr. Erlijn van Genuchten on Digitalisation in Energy Use, Ethical Hacking and Exploring the World without Travelling

Bicara Supply Chain

How can AI enable a sustainable future?

Radio Talk Europe

Interview A Guide to a Healthier Planet

Live and Learn Podcast

On sustainable living feat. Dr. Erlijn van Genuchten

PwC #2 Versprochen

Versprochen. mit Erlijn: Wie kannst du nachhaltiger leben?

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Blog

Clean is not necessarily pure: Why treated wastewater often remains harmful

Clean is not necessarily pure: Why treated wastewater often remains harmful

Access to clean water is a luxury not everyone has. Wastewater pollution from households, businesses, and factories poses risks. Sewage treatment plants help, but some pollutants remain. Fish physiology and behavior are affected by pollutants. To help, dispose of toxins properly and use eco-friendly products.

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News

Presentation and moderation at high level UNECE event

During the 70th session of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe, Dr. Erlijn van Genuchten spoke and moderated the first half of Panel 1, as member of the UNECE Task force on Digitalization in Energy. She addressed why digitalization is powerful in achieving the energy transition. The recording of the event is available on UN TV; Panel 1 starts at 11:41.

 

2025

Start of CompTIA Security+ course with MindRefined

Starting January 28, Dr. Erlijn van Genuchten offers a 6-week CompTIA Security+ course together with MindRefined GmbH. The course is for employees who would like to learn more about cybersecurity topics and have their knowledge confirmed by a recognized certification body.

 

Interview in "I am" magazine

Interview with Dr. Erlijn van Genuchten published in Funke Medien magazine "I am" about why sustainable living is fun. You can read the interview here.

 

2024

PR-Prize at Speaker Excellence Slam

On November 2024, Dr. Erlijn van Genuchten won the PR-Prize with her presentation "Cybersecurity and sustainability in companies - the path to long-term success".

 

Blog article “Clean is not pure”

She has published a new article on the Speakers Excellence blog: “Clean is not pure: Why treated wastewater often remains harmful”. In this article, she explains how water that has been cleaned by the sewage treatment plant still affects fish and what we can do about it. Read the German article here and the English version of the article on We Don't Have Time.

 

Lecture at the imbus QA conference
On November 6, 2024, Dr. Erlijn van Genuchten has spoken at the imbus QS conference on the topic “Security by Behavioral Design: Testing the Nudges That Inspire Secure Decisions”. She has shown how small behavioral incentives can lead to secure decisions in the digital space. The presentation was received very well, for example "Erlijn has an entertaining and engaging presentation style and does a fantastic job of involving her audience in the subject matter. The tutorial was an extremely valuable contribution! (click here to see the LinkedIn post here)"

 

New article: Ancient strategies for modern environmental challenges and future success
She has published a new article on the “We Don't Have Time” platform: “Four Success Factors Ancient Romans Knew But We Seem To Have Forgotten”. In the article, she sheds light on why the ancient Romans were very close to nature and how this led to sustainable approaches in various areas. You can read the full article here.

 

Interview by Leslie Tate

In a powerful interview, author and poet Leslie Tate describes Dr. Erlijn van Genuchten's journey to sustainability: how this journey began in 2019 with a personal challenge and she now inspires both individuals and decision-makers at an international level with everyday, practical solutions. You can read the interview here. 

 

Introduction by MindRefined
Since May 2024, she has been supporting MindRefined in the training of lateral entrants in the field of cybersecurity. She is pleased to be introduced as their head trainer: “Dr. Erlijn van Genuchten - our cyber security rocket 🚀”. You can read the article here.

 

New article: Sustainable agriculture in focus
She has published a new article on the “We Don't Have Time” platform: “An Incredibly Ingenious Way to Make Crops More Resistant Against Diseases”. In the article, she sheds light on how innovative approaches in agriculture help to make plants more resistant to diseases - an important measure for greater sustainability. You can read the full article here.

 

Book handover to the Deputy Secretary General of the UNECE
On October 18, 2024, Dr. van Genuchten had the honor of personally handing over her book “A Guide to a Healthier Planet 2” to the Deputy Executive Secretary of the UNECE in Geneva. He wrote the foreword for her book. The occasion was her presentation at the United Nations Sustainable Energy Week, where she spoke about sustainable energy and its importance for a healthy future.

Presentation types

  • Interview

  • Hosting

  • Workshop

  • Factual presentation

  • Impulses and motivation

  • Audience interaction

  • Online lecture

  • Specialized lecture

  • Practical relevance

  • Infotainment

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