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Cybersecurity Awesomeness PodcastCybersecurity Awesomeness Podcast - Episode 144In this episode of the Cybersecurity Awesomeness Podcast, host Chris Steffen and Simon Wijckmans, CEO of C-side, discuss the critical visibility gap in client-side security. While organizations invest heavily in infrastructure and server-side protection, the user's browser remains a largely unmonitored attack vector. Historically, solutions like Content Security Policies and JavaScript agents have proven brittle or easily bypassed by sophisticated scripts that can hide from crawlers or override security hooks.The conversation highlights a major shift driven by PCI DSS 4.0, which now mandates the monitoring and authorization of client-side scripts. Simon explains that modern browser changes regarding...
2026-02-0616 min
Ecommerce Coffee Break – The Ecom Marketing & Sales PodcastFriendly Fraud: The Silent Killer Putting Your Ecommerce Margins At Risk — Simon Wijckmans | How To Stop Friendly Fraud, Why It Kills Your Margins, How To Prevent Chargebacks, What A 0.5% Fraud Rate Really Means, Why Browser Security Matters (#451)In this episode, we dive into the silent profit killer known as friendly fraud and chargebacks. Simon Wijckmans, Founder and CEO of cside, shares how these false chargebacks risk your margins and payment accounts. He explains what friendly fraud is, why it's so hard to fight, and how client-side security intelligence, combined with new programs like Compelling Evidence V3, can drastically reduce fraudulent chargebacks and potentially save your business from losing its payment processor.Topics discussed in this episode: What is friendly fraud.How bad actors use it for pro...
2025-11-2620 min
Het Digitale Front#54: Noord-Korea’s valse isolatie op het wereldtoneelNoord-Korea staat bekend als de meest afgesloten staat ter wereld – maar hoe geïsoleerd is het land werkelijk? Nu Noord-Koreaanse soldaten opduiken aan het Russische front, werpt dat vragen op over Pyongyangs rol op het wereldtoneel.Korea-deskundige Remco Breuker onthult hoe verborgen netwerken, internationale allianties en gigantische cryptohacks het regime miljarden opleveren. Tech-ondernemer Simon Wijckmans schuift aan om te vertellen over zijn ervaring met frauduleuze sollicitanten, die met AI, green screens en valse identiteiten Westerse bedrijven proberen binnen te dringen. Wat hebben zij met Noord-Korea te maken? Je hoort het in deze aflevering van Het Digitale Front!
2025-11-1450 min
Coffee with a FounderSimon Wijckmans, c/sideOn this episode of Coffee with a Founder, Beck Bamberger sits down with Simon Wijckmans of c/side to talk about making the internet safe and secure enough for our grandparents, navigating compliance headaches, and exploring how building a mission-driven team not only fuels motivation but also makes the journey fun.
2025-09-2321 min
909ExecEpisode 35: Inside the Mind of a Cybersecurity Innovator: Simon WijckmansFrom Belgium to the Bay Area — join us as Simon Wijckmans, Founder & CEO of CSide, shares his inspiring startup journey with host Den Jones.💡 We dive into:- Building a cybersecurity startup from scratch- The power of networking in tech- How CSide is securing the modern webIf you're into cybersecurity, startups, or just love a good founder story — this one’s for you. 🔐🚀👉 Listen now. Be inspired.And don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe to keep supporting real stories from the frontlines of tech. 💥#909Exec #Cybersecurity #StartupJ...
2025-07-1340 min
Het uur van de waarheidVlaming ontmaskert Noord-Koreaanse spionnen en Rihanna scoort in Burkina Faso dankzij AIVlaming Simon Wijckmans ontmaskert Noord-Koreaanse spionnen in zijn bedrijf: wat als de IT-man voor Kim Jong-un blijkt te werken?
Rihanna, Justin Bieber en Eminem loven de leider van Burkina Faso in nieuwe hits die viraal gaan in Afrika. Uitleg door correspondent Saskia Houttuin.
Luc van Bakel checkt het cokegebruik van Macron, tips tegen hooikoorts en geruchten rond het proces Diddy.
2025-05-1726 min
VirtualVirtual #19: Hoe Vlaamse ondernemer Simon Wijckmans Noord-Koreaanse bedrijfsspionnen ontmaskert in Silicon Valley: AI, deepfakes en een grenswachter die geen internetprotocol kentJames Bond is een Vlaming! We hebben het over spionage, propaganda en Ai hebben met in de hoofdrol een Vlaamse ondernemer in San Francisco. Het zit zo: Noord- Koreaanse bedrijfsspionnen creëren fake personen om zo te solliciteren en via telewerk binnen te geraken in je bedrijf. Het overkwam de Vlaamse ondernemer Simon Wijckmans (C/Side) in San Francisco. Hij legde de spionage bloot en het verhaal werd opgepikt door Wired. Simon doet zo uitgebreid zijn verhaal, ook over zijn bedrijf want Forbes zet hem bij 30 under 30 dit jaar. We praten over cybersecurity, van Zemst naar San Francisco en o...
2025-05-141h 13
Deep Tech Germany: AI, Robotics & Frontier Innovation by Startuprad.io™DORA Act Website Compliance: A Guide for Tech FoundersIs Your Website Ready for DORA? A Cybersecurity Deep Dive with Simon Wijckmans
In this episode of Startuprad.io, we're joined by Simon Wijckmans, CEO and Founder of c/side, to discuss the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) and its impact on website security. While many companies focus on securing their core systems, DORA also highlights the crucial role of website security, especially when it comes to third-party dependencies like chatbots, analytics tools, and other dynamic assets.
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2025-02-2532 min
Security Sutra – Cybersecurity Startups and Venture Capital by Startuprad.io™DORA Act Website Compliance: A Guide for Tech FoundersIs Your Website Ready for DORA? A Cybersecurity Deep Dive with Simon Wijckmans
In this episode of Startuprad.io, we're joined by Simon Wijckmans, CEO and Founder of c/side, to discuss the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) and its impact on website security. While many companies focus on securing their core systems, DORA also highlights the crucial role of website security, especially when it comes to third-party dependencies like chatbots, analytics tools, and other dynamic assets.
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2025-02-2532 min
Startuprad.io™ – Europe’s Voice on Startups, VC, Innovation & GrowthDORA Act Website Compliance: A Guide for Tech FoundersIs Your Website Ready for DORA? A Cybersecurity Deep Dive with Simon Wijckmans
In this episode of Startuprad.io, we're joined by Simon Wijckmans, CEO and Founder of c/side, to discuss the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) and its impact on website security. While many companies focus on securing their core systems, DORA also highlights the crucial role of website security, especially when it comes to third-party dependencies like chatbots, analytics tools, and other dynamic assets.
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2025-02-2532 min
The ITSPmagazine PodcastBreaking Down the Complexities of Client-Side Threats and How to Stop Them | A c/side Brand Story Conversation with Simon WijckmansIn a recent episode of Brand Story, Simon Wijckmans, founder and CEO of c/side, discussed the critical need to secure third-party scripts on websites, a frequently overlooked aspect of cybersecurity. Drawing on his experience with companies like Cloudflare and Vercel, Wijckmans outlined why traditional methods fall short in addressing dynamic threats and how c/side is redefining client-side security.Third-party scripts—commonly used for analytics, marketing, and chatbots—are vital for website functionality but come with inherent risks. These scripts operate dynamically, allowing malicious actors to inject harmful code under specific conditions, such as targeting particular user...
2024-12-1033 min
Redefining CyberSecurityBreaking Down the Complexities of Client-Side Threats and How to Stop Them | A c/side Brand Story Conversation with Simon WijckmansIn a recent episode of Brand Story, Simon Wijckmans, founder and CEO of c/side, discussed the critical need to secure third-party scripts on websites, a frequently overlooked aspect of cybersecurity. Drawing on his experience with companies like Cloudflare and Vercel, Wijckmans outlined why traditional methods fall short in addressing dynamic threats and how c/side is redefining client-side security.Third-party scripts—commonly used for analytics, marketing, and chatbots—are vital for website functionality but come with inherent risks. These scripts operate dynamically, allowing malicious actors to inject harmful code under specific conditions, such as targeting particular user...
2024-12-1033 min
Brand Stories PodcastsBreaking Down the Complexities of Client-Side Threats and How to Stop Them | A c/side Brand Story Conversation with Simon WijckmansIn a recent episode of Brand Story, Simon Wijckmans, founder and CEO of c/side, discussed the critical need to secure third-party scripts on websites, a frequently overlooked aspect of cybersecurity. Drawing on his experience with companies like Cloudflare and Vercel, Wijckmans outlined why traditional methods fall short in addressing dynamic threats and how c/side is redefining client-side security.Third-party scripts—commonly used for analytics, marketing, and chatbots—are vital for website functionality but come with inherent risks. These scripts operate dynamically, allowing malicious actors to inject harmful code under specific conditions, such as targeting particular user...
2024-12-1033 min
Modern Cyber with Jeremy SnyderSimon Wijckmans of c/sideIn this episode of Modern Cyber, Jeremy Snyder speaks with Simon Wijckmans, CEO and founder of c/side, about the hidden complexities of client-side security in web environments. They discuss real-world examples like the Polyfill attack, emphasizing the risks in client-side scripting and vulnerabilities in traditional tools like secure web gateways. Simon explains how browser security, inline scripts, and DNS intricacies present ongoing security gaps, proposing a proactive approach to script monitoring and standardization to enhance web protection.About Simon WijckmansSimon Wijckmans is the CEO and founder of c/side, a company focused on...
2024-11-1430 min
Software Engineering Radio - the podcast for professional software developersSE Radio 642: Simon Wijckmans on Third-Party Browser Script SecuritySimon Wijckmans, founder of c/side -- a company that focuses on monitoring, securing, and optimizing third-party JavaScript -- joins SE Radio host Kanchan Shringi for a conversation about the security risks posed by third-party browser scripts. Through real-world examples and insights drawn from his work in web security, Simon highlights the dangers, including malicious attacks such as the recent Polyfill.io incident. He emphasizes the need for vigilant monitoring, as these third-party scripts remain essential for website functionalities like analytics, chatbots, and ads, despite their potential vulnerabilities. Simon explores the use of self-hosting solutions and content security policies...
2024-11-131h 07Software Engineering Radio - The Podcast for Professional Software DevelopersSE Radio 642: Simon Wijckmans on Third-Party Browser Script SecuritySimon Wijckmans, founder of c/side -- a company that focuses on monitoring, securing, and optimizing third-party JavaScript -- joins SE Radio host Kanchan Shringi for a conversation about the security risks posed by third-party browser scripts. Through real-world examples and insights drawn from his work in web security, Simon highlights the dangers, including malicious attacks such as the recent Polyfill.io incident. He emphasizes the need for vigilant monitoring, as these third-party scripts remain essential for website functionalities like analytics, chatbots, and ads, despite their potential vulnerabilities. Simon explores the use of self-hosting solutions and content security policies...
2024-11-131h 07Software Engineering Radio - the podcast for professional software developersSE Radio 642: Simon Wijckmans on Third-Party Browser Script SecuritySimon Wijckmans, founder of c/side -- a company that focuses on monitoring, securing, and optimizing third-party JavaScript -- joins SE Radio host Kanchan Shringi for a conversation about the security risks posed by third-party browser scripts. Through real-world examples and insights drawn from his work in web security, Simon highlights the dangers, including malicious attacks such as the recent Polyfill.io incident. He emphasizes the need for vigilant monitoring, as these third-party scripts remain essential for website functionalities like analytics, chatbots, and ads, despite their potential vulnerabilities. Simon explores the use of self-hosting solutions and content security policies...
2024-11-131h 07
The Security Podcast of Silicon ValleySimon Wijckmans, Founder and CEO of cside.dev, Revolutionizing Client-Side SecurityIn this episode of the Security Podcast of Silicon Valley, a YSecurity production, hosts Jon McLachlan and Sasha Sinkevich dive into an engaging conversation with Simon Wijckmans, Founder and CEO of cside.dev. Simon shares his journey from working at Hydra, Vercel, and Cloudflare to founding cside.dev, a security startup focused on client-side security. He discusses the evolution of web security, the unique challenges of client-side attacks, and how cside.dev is pioneering solutions to make web security more accessible. Simon's insights into the dynamic landscape of cybersecurity and his passion for innovative solutions make this episode a...
2024-09-1749 min
Changelog Master FeedWhen 3rd party JavaScript attacks (JS Party #336)Simon Wijckmans from c/side joins Jerod & Nick to discuss the Pollyfill attack in detail. What does it mean for web developers & client-side security going forward?
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2024-08-2953 minJS Party: JavaScript, CSS, Web DevelopmentWhen 3rd party JavaScript attacksSimon Wijckmans from c/side joins Jerod & Nick to discuss the Pollyfill attack in detail. What does it mean for web developers & client-side security going forward?
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2024-08-2953 min
Lifeselfmastery's podcast I Startups I Venture CapitalNavigating Cybersecurity with Simon Wijckmans of CsideI am thrilled to have Simon Wijckmans, CEO of c/side, a cybersecurity company with tools for monitoring, optimizing, and securing vulnerable browser-side third-party scripts. In this episode Simon Wijckmans, CEO of cside.dev shares his journey from homeschooling in Belgium to working at Microsoft and Cloudflare before founding cside.dev. He discusses the challenges of starting a company as a solo founder and the importance of product-market fit. Simon explains cside.dev's unique approach to client-side security and its pricing strategy for SMBs and enterprises. He also touches on hiring the right engineering talent, the role...
2024-08-2344 min