CyberForward 2026: Building Europe’s digital resilience
On 17 June, CyberForward 2026 offers experts from across the cybersecurity sector a chance to share insights into how Europe can strengthen its digital resilience.
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.
“Mistakes happen to anyone; what matters is how we respond.”
Last year, the Basic Digital Resilience Training was developed for all Dutch central government employees to strengthen digital resilience.
House of Representatives approves Cbw and Wwke
With the adoption of these legislative proposals, the Netherlands takes a vital step in strengthening both digital and physical resilience against growing threats.
Guidelines to help local councillors tackle online crime
The Association of Netherlands Municipalities (VNG) has launched a practical resource to help local councillors embed digital resilience in municipal policy.
Pilot blocks more than 2 million phishing attempts
91% of cyberattacks start with phishing. Public and private partners have launched and tested the Anti-Phishing Shield pilot, which has proven quite effective.
Update on ITGC framework for practical IT governance insights
The Audit Service of the Kingdom (Auditdienst Rijk) has introduced an updated IT General Controls (ITGC) framework aligned with BIO2, centred on risk management.
BIO2 version 1.3 available for all government tiers
BIO2 version 1.3 replaces earlier editions and aligns more closely with the Cyberbeveiligingswet (Cbw), which implements the NIS2 Directive into Dutch law.
“Privacy doesn’t stop at the border, we need to work together”
How can we sustainably strengthen privacy and digital resilience across the Kingdom? This was the key question at the symposium Borderless Digital Data and Privacy.
Consultation on cyber threat information standards
The Dutch Standardisation Forum has launched an online consultation on making updated standards for sharing cyber threat information mandatory across government.
“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.
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
The Dutch government aims to improve digital services across the Kingdom. Part of this is the Caribbean Cyber Resilience Programme, which features 5 tailored webinars.
