With control over cybersecurity, 10DAYS can focus on growth

Cyber risks are an everyday reality, something the fast-growing fashion and lifestyle brand 10DAYS is well aware of. 'The numbers don’t lie,' says CFO Gert Westerbroek. 'For businesses, the chance of facing a serious cyberattack is one in three! And while every entrepreneur insures against fire, not everyone protects themselves against cyber threats. But if your website goes down or customer data is leaked, the damage can be catastrophic.' That was more than enough reason for 10DAYS to partner with MMOX.

Growing safely

Even though they hadn’t experienced an incident yet, 10DAYS chose to act proactively. 'As our company expands, we want to professionalize our operations. In my view, cybersecurity is a basic necessity for any modern business—simply a must,' Gert explains. 'Through our bank, ABN AMRO, we attended a cybersecurity session where we connected with MMOX. After a great discussion and a compelling offer, we confidently entered into this partnership.'

‘Sometimes, you need someone to point out the risks before you see them’

Sticking to what you do best

MMOX provides cutting-edge technology that offers immediate protection against various cyber threats. So what did 10DAYS need? First, a thorough risk assessment, followed by the installation of Cyber Sensors to monitor all data traffic and block attacks. 'We’re not a highly technical company,' says Gert. 'We have 80 employees, but they mainly focus on design, production, marketing, e-commerce, and retail. That makes it even more important to get the right advice in other areas—especially since cybersecurity impacts every department. Everyone here needs to handle data safely.'

A key part of MMOX’s service was an in-office Cyber Awareness Training. 'Sometimes, you need someone to make you aware of a risk before you truly recognize it. Like the fact that your charger isn’t just a power cable—it’s also a data port, meaning you shouldn’t plug it in just anywhere.' The next step in the partnership is rolling out online training modules for all employees. 'We want people to be able to practice in a secure environment.'

‘MMOX pays close attention—that’s reassuring’

A future-proof partnership

MMOX works closely with 10DAYS’ external IT partner. 'They keep each other sharp, for instance, when security patches need to be installed,' Gert explains. 'The best part? I don’t have to be the middleman—they communicate seamlessly.' 10DAYS has a dedicated contact person at MMOX, ensuring smooth and direct communication. 'If anything unusual happens—like a sensor going offline—I get an instant alert. That gives me confidence, knowing they’re paying close attention.'