“You can’t prevent a crisis, but you can learn to manage it”
Aart Jochem has led the national approach to information security and privacy since 2020 as CISO. As he steps down on 1 January 2026, he reflects on his time in office.
Cybersecurity
As government organisations become more digital, enhancing cybersecurity and raising citizen awareness grow more crucial. Today, digital vulnerabilities and threats are widespread. What steps should a government take to respond effectively? How can it prepare adequately? The Dutch government is adopting various measures to strengthen cybersecurity defences.
Cyber Resilience: core pillar of Aruba’s national security
For Juri Nicolaas, Director of Aruba’s Security Service, cyber resilience is not just a technical matter but a vital part of Aruba's national security.
Strengthening digital resilience across the Kingdom
As part of the Caribbean Cyber Resilience Programme, 5 webinars on cyber resilience, specifically tailored to the Caribbean context, are available for review here.
“Digital issues strike at the heart of daily life here”
Following a cyber exercise in Bonaire, we spoke to RCN Director Tim Muller about cyber resilience as a prerequisite for governance in the Caribbean Netherlands.
“We’re creating something that benefits all of government”
Funded by the Innovation Budget, a tool is being developed that automatically and readably anonymises documents, keeping data secure, without extra workload.
Award for Government-wide Cyber Exercise
In November, the Government-wide Cyber Exercise won the Computable Award in the Cyber Resilience category. What has the project achieved so far, and what's next?
Government-wide Cyber Programme launches Caribbean webinar series
The webinars are aimed at addressing cybersecurity challenges specific to the Caribbean part of the Kingdom, and will take place throughout December.
Online consultation launched on new cybersecurity rules
Businesses, citizens, and organisations can respond to a ministerial consultation on new cybersecurity rules, as part of implementing the Cybersecurity Act (Cbw).
Checklist: how digitally resilient Is your organisation?
The Ransomware Readiness Checklist helps organisations gain insight into their current state in the fight against ransomware attacks and identify possible risks.
Government-wide Cyber Exercise: Practising and Learning Together
On Monday, 3 November, the Government-wide Cyber Exercise was held. During the simulation, the fictional municipality of Otterwijk faced multiple cyber challenges.
Think Ahead: Campaign helps prepare for emergencies
Only 3 in 10 Dutch people feel they are prepared for an emergency. The Think Ahead campaign offers guidance for situations without electricity, water, or internet.
ENSIA
ENSIA, the unified norm for the Single Information Audit, is a joint initiative of the Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations, the former Ministry of Infrastructure and the Environment, the Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment, and the Association of Dutch Municipalities, VNG.
