Credentials

Verified expertise, not buzzwords

A short, honest list. If a credential isn't listed here, it isn't claimed.

Additional credentials

Adjacent certifications in cybersecurity and risk management will be listed here as they are verified. We prefer accurate to impressive.

Sectors served

Industries where Burak has guided NIS2 implementation

NIS2 looks different in a hospital than in a data centre. Burak works across the full Annex I and Annex II sector map.

Energy & Utilities

Electricity, gas, drinking water, waste water operators. Essential Entity profile, high supervisory pressure.

Transport & Logistics

Air, rail, water and road transport. Postal and courier services under Annex II.

Health & Medical

Hospitals, pharma, medical device manufacturers. High incident reporting stakes.

Digital & ICT

Data centres, cloud, DNS, managed service providers, B2B ICT service management.

Finance & Banking

Banks and financial market infrastructure, coordinated with DORA obligations.

Public Administration

Central and regional public bodies, where Annex I essential status applies.

Manufacturing

Machinery, motor vehicles, electrical equipment, chemicals, food. Annex II Important Entity scope.

Research

Research organizations carrying out essential services or sensitive activities.

Methodology

How Burak runs a NIS2 programme

A pragmatic, phased approach. No 80 page reports nobody reads.

1

Scope & gap

Scope assessment, Article 21 gap analysis, stakeholder interviews, national law overlay.

2

Build

Policies, procedures, incident response playbook, supply chain controls, board training.

3

Operate & prove

Evidence collection, tabletop exercises, audit readiness, continuous improvement.

Publications & speaking

Sharing the practical view

Articles on NIS2 compliance

Ongoing series on the NIS2 Compliant blog covering scope, penalties, ISO 27001 alignment, and implementation patterns.

Read the blog

Speaking engagements

Coming soon. If you would like Burak to speak at your event or run a board session, get in touch.

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FAQ

Working with Burak

Practical questions answered before they come up.

Do you work directly or through a team?

You work directly with Burak. No handover to juniors, no black box. For larger programmes, trusted specialists are brought in on a named basis.

What does a typical engagement look like?

Scope and gap assessment in 2 to 4 weeks, full implementation in 3 to 6 months depending on maturity, then ongoing audit readiness support. Options range from done-for-you to coaching.

Which languages do you work in?

English and Dutch. Deliverables and board sessions are available in both.

Which countries do you support?

EU wide. Focus markets: Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, France. National transposition differences are handled via a local legal partner where needed. See the transposition tracker.

Do you also cover ISO 27001 and DORA?

Yes. NIS2 programmes are routinely aligned with an ISO 27001 information security management system to avoid duplicated effort. For financial services, NIS2 and DORA obligations are mapped in a single control set.

How is pricing structured?

Fixed fee per phase where scope allows, time and materials for open ended programmes. A free first call sets expectations before any quote.

Let's talk about your NIS2 programme.

A 30 minute call will give you a clear view of scope, risk, and the fastest path to audit readiness.