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Modernizing High‑Risk Legacy Software with AI in a Controlled Way

Bieke Meeussen — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:19:25 GMT

This is particularly true in social security, where core systems often embody decades of legislation, policy changes, and highly specialized business rules. The system we modernized determines social security contributions, which directly influence citizens’ rights and entitlements, including pension outcomes. Application modernization in such an environment is therefore not just a technology challenge; it is a matter of risk management, accountability, and trust.

WSO Web Shell and FreeDNS Abuse: Fingerprinting a threat actor's infrastructure

Christos Katopis — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:45:45 GMT

During the investigation of an incident, the CSIRT (Computer Security Incident Response Team) of *�� Modern SOC discovered a threat actor-controlled infrastructure that was publicly exposed through a WSO (web shell by ORb) PHP web shell. The investigation revealed that a threat actor was abusing 'FreeDNS' services of a DNS provider to register multiple subdomains under legitimate parent domains, without the domain owner’s approval. All these subdomains resolved to the same infrastructure, which hosted web shells and other malicious files that were actively used in phishing campaigns.

This blog, authored by Cristina Aldea and Christos Katopis from *�� CSIRT, provides both an overview and a detailed report on the threat actor’s infrastructure as well as the malicious files that were located in their server.

Turning hardware circularity into a strategic advantage for sustainable growth

luc.greefs@cegeka.com (Luc Greefs) — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:51:19 GMT

At *��, sustainability is a core business principle, not a side initiative. As a global IT services provider, we see technology as a driver of positive change, especially in our data centers, where performance, energy use, and environmental responsibility intersect.

Essential 5-Step Guide to Mature Identity Governance

Patricia O’Brien — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 08:35:58 GMT

Are you searching for a streamlined and cost-effective method to manage user access without the intricacies of a full-scale Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) suite?

Scaling AI Agents: Why Not All Agents Should Be Managed the Same Way

Vincent Vandersmissen — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:34:43 GMT

That rapid growth introduces a challenge many organizations underestimate. Building an AI agent is relatively easy. Managing dozens or even hundreds of agents as they become more widely adopted is where complexity starts to emerge.

The reality is simple: not all agents should be managed in the same way.

Yet many organizations fall into one of two extremes. They either apply the same governance model to every agent, creating unnecessary friction, or they apply little to no governance at all until risks begin to surface.

Neither approach scales.

To strike the right balance, organizations need a framework that connects how agents are used, the level of risk they introduce, and the amount of governance they require.

Avoiding Agent Sprawl: A Practical Framework for Control and Scale

Vincent Vandersmissen — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:08:40 GMT

The pattern itself is familiar.

Organizations have seen it before with SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, and the Power Platform. Each wave expanded access, accelerated innovation, and eventually introduced the same downside: too much growth without enough visibility, ownership, or control. The result was complexity, duplication, and governance gaps that had to be addressed later.

Figure 1: Sprawl history across digital workplace applications

Now the same pattern is emerging with AI agents, only faster and with far greater business impact.

According to Gartner, "By 2028, a typical enterprise could have over 150,000 AI agents in use."
Yet only 13% of organizations believe they have the right governance in place.

That is what leads to agent sprawl: the rapid and uncontrolled proliferation of AI agents across the organization.

The challenge is not agent creation itself, but how to govern agents once they begin to scale. Organizations that act early can avoid repeating the mistakes of earlier technology waves and put the right model in place before sprawl becomes costly to reverse.

Enhancing Atlassian Security and Governance: Transitioning from Bot Users to Service Accounts

Bram Geukens — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 08:25:21 GMT

For years, the “Standard Operating Procedure” for Atlassian integrations was simple: create a fake user called jira_bot, buy it a license, and generate an API token that lasts indefinitely. It worked, it was convenient, and plenty of teams used it.

AI used as a human-centered force for good

Kim Wilmes — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 11:36:46 GMT

RotterMaatje is a great example of responsible technology in practice. Developed by colleagues from *�� Netherlands in collaboration with Pauluskerk Rotterdam and Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences, the initiative demonstrates how artificial intelligence (AI) can be used to address social challenges and expand access for vulnerable communities.

In a world where digital transformation can widen inequalities, RotterMaatje takes a different approach. Rather than optimizing processes alone, it puts people first. The chatbot helps individuals experiencing homelessness, volunteers navigating complex support systems, and residents seeking reliable information about healthcare, shelter, legal assistance, and social services.

How do you integrate and manage business-critical applications outside your ERP?

Peter.Hertogen@cegeka.com (Peter Hertogen) — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 06:03:57 GMT

Why is integrating applications outside your ERP so important?

Applications that remain outside your ERP are often business-critical. They support unique processes that differentiate your organization. If these applications are not properly integrated with your ERP, you end up with data silos, duplicate data entry, and error-prone workflows. On top of that, you increase the risk of compliance and security issues.

AI-Assisted COBOL Modernization: Why Understanding the System Matters More Than Rewriting It

Benny Vranckx — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 06:43:34 GMT

What Leaders Often Get Wrong About Legacy Modernization

A common assumption is that legacy modernization is primarily a technical challenge. Replace COBOL, migrate code, move to a new platform. That’s the narrative. In reality, the bigger issue is organizational memory loss.