‘’Raising digital resilience to a higher level together‘’
Since his start as Director CIO Rijk(BZK) in June 2024, Art de Blaauw dealt with 3 cyber incidents. In this interview, he shares key learnings on working together.

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.
Featured Stories - 25 November 2024
Since his start as Director CIO Rijk(BZK) in June 2024, Art de Blaauw dealt with 3 cyber incidents. In this interview, he shares key learnings on working together.
Caribbean News - 29 October 2024
As Digital threats to the Netherlands are rising, a coordinated approach is essential. This is the main finding of Cyber Security Assessment the Netherlands 2024.
News - 17 October 2024
This law strengthens digital security in the EU through strict security requirements for digital products. This CRA is a next step in the fight against cybercrime.
Featured Stories - 30 September 2024
Digital resilience is a top priority for the Dutch Social Insurance Bank (SVB), says director Simon Sibma. After all, the SVB contributes to the livelihood of millions of Dutch citizens.
Featured Stories - 25 July 2024
An interview about the importance and contents of the annual Government-wide Cyber Exercise.
The Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations (BZK) assists citizens in protecting against digital risks.
Explore research on legislation for information security.
The government holds a responsibility for safeguarding the ICT systems and data of citizens and businesses. Legislation and regulation play a crucial role in this.
Prevent misuse of sender identity.
For secure data exchange with the government.
How to ensure the digital safety of ICT products and services procurement.
Featured Stories - 9 July 2024
The Digital Trust Centre's mission is ambitious: to make more than 2.3 million Dutch businesses cyber-resilient, from freelancers to large corporations. Read more to learn how.
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