Digital continuity needs strengthening
The research report 'From vulnerable to resilient' shows that the government is vulnerable to ICT failures. We summarised the steps being taken to improve this.
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 Network: maximising existing expertise
The Cyber Resilience Network (CWN in Dutch) brings together government and industry to improve the speed at which digital threats are detected and addressed.
Baseline Information Security for Government revised
The BIO2 takes immediate effect as mandatory self-regulation for provinces, water authorities and central government. For municipalities it is a guiding framework.
Blueprint developed for Cyber Resilience Network
The Cyber Resilience Network is intended to strengthen digital resilience across the Netherlands. A blueprint has been developed for this purpose.
Standards framework for special category data tightened
The decree on information security standards for handling special category data within the national civil service (VIRBI) has been updated to strengthen resilience.
New guide helps municipalities prepare for crises
The VNG proposes 41 measures to help local authorities boost their resilience during a crisis. This will help identify risks and solutions more swiftly.
Government-wide Cyber Programme 2025
From October to December, the Government-wide cyber programme 2025 will once again offer inspiring cyber sessions to boost organisations' digital resilience.
How to deal with secondary victimisation caused by data theft
Organisations falling victim to data theft risk having their employees and clients affected as well. Project Melissa now shares advice for these secondary victims.
Information brochure on the Dutch implementation of NIS2
The Dutch government has published a new brochure about the Cyberbeveiligingswet (Cbw). It outlines organisations' rights and upcoming obligations under NIS2.
These tips will keep you secure online while on holiday
Whether you are holidaying, on the road, or working remotely, Veiliginternetten.nl's practical tips will keep you secure online, no matter where you are.
Share your thoughts on digital resilience
The Ministry of BZK is launching a study on citizens' digital resilience and is seeking professionals who wish to contribute by providing feedback, for example.
“Reinforce your digital front door, back door, AND attic window”
"That's how you keep your data secure and your municipality afloat." Mayor Ester Weststeijn shares tips and discusses the upcoming Cybersecurity Act (Cbw).
