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Cybersecurity

As government organisations become more digital, enhancing cybersecurity and raising citizen awareness becomes increasingly 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 measures to strengthen cybersecurity defences. 

How to deal with secondary victimisation caused by data theft

Caribbean News - 25 August 2025

Organisations falling victim to data theft risk having their employees and clients affected as well. Project Melissa now shares advice for these secondary victims.

These tips will keep you secure online while on holiday

Caribbean News - 14 August 2025

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

News - 1 July 2025

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” 

Featured Stories - 30 June 2025

"That's how you keep your data secure and your municipality afloat." Mayor Ester Weststeijn shares tips and discusses the upcoming Cybersecurity Act (Cbw).

New cybersecurity bills submitted to House of Representatives

News - 17 June 2025

These new laws transpose the European NIS2 and CER directives into national legislation. The aim is to strengthen EU member states' resilience against cyber threats.

Learn from Laundry Bear: tips for digital resilience

Caribbean News - 4 June 2025

The AIVD and MIVD caution against the hacker group Laundry Bear, which is focusing on Western governments. What measures can they take to enhance their digital resilience?

“Making the world of cyber more logical and straightforward” 

Featured Stories - 9 May 2025

With the number of cyberattacks increasing, CIO-Rijk and the CIP developed a serious game to help raise awareness and provide guidance on handling these crises.

NCSC outlines 5 basic principles of digital resilience

News - 24 April 2025

Digital threats have become everyday occurrences. To raise your organisation's digital resilience, it is important to get the basics right. But where do you start?

“Focus on resilience rather than a perfect score” 

Caribbean News - 21 April 2025

On Basisbeveiliging.nl, professionals can assess the status of organisations' fundamental digital security measures, indicated on maps with traffic light colours.

Matthijs van Amelsfort (NCSC) on leadership during a crisis

Caribbean News - 5 March 2025

Matthijs van Amelsfort is the new director of the NCSC. After a career in cybercrime detection with the police, he now focuses on prevention and crisis management.

ICT sector hit hardest by ransomware

News - 18 February 2025

Of all Dutch businesses and organisations that fell victim to ransomware in 2024, the ICT sector was hit hardest, according to the Ransomware Annual Report 2024. We summarised the most notable trends.

New policy strengthens resilience in government chains

Caribbean News - 23 January 2025

A new policy will help government chains manage risks such as cyber threats and vulnerabilities. Find out how to get started and meet goals with more certainty.

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