Michel van Eeten

Michel van Eeten serves as Professor of Cybersecurity Governance at TU Delft's Faculty of Technology, Policy and Management, where his research bridges technological design and economic incentives in Internet security. His work has significantly influenced cybersecurity policy through empirical studies funded by major organizations including the ITU, OECD, Department of Homeland Security, and European Commission. From 2011-2023, he served on the Dutch Cyber Security Council, advising the government on cybersecurity policy. His research impact is evidenced by over 7,300 citations, with landmark publications on measuring cybercrime costs, critical infrastructure protection, and Internet governance. His team's work on botnet mitigation, malware economics, and threat intelligence has earned prestigious recognition, including the NDSS 2019 Distinguished Paper Award for research on cleaning up IoT botnets. Through empirical analysis of large-scale Internet measurement and incident data, he continues to shape understanding of how market dynamics influence Internet security, while advising governments and organizations on cybersecurity governance