The National Coverage System Becomes the Cyber Resilience Network
This network aims to improve digital resilience through public-private collaboration. Learn about the future vision to strengthen cybersecurity and cooperation across sectors.
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.
Practicing, testing and knowledge sharing
Administrators and staff must be aware of threats.
Government-wide Cyber Exercise Strengthens Collaboration and Awareness
Read insights from the 5th Government-wide Cyber Exercise as Remco Rekoert, CISO at Beverwijk Municipality, shares key lessons and tips on strengthening cyber resilience.
Basic Guide ‘Recovery from a Cyber Incident’
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has released a guide to help organisations recover from cyber incidents. The guide outlines four key steps to take. Read further to find out what they are.
Participate: NIS2 and CER Implementation Consultation
Contribute to the online public consultation for the Dutch Cybersecurity and Critical Entities Resilience acts. The consultation period is open from 21 May to 2 July 2024.
Digital Resilience: “Employees as the Strongest Link”
Earlier this year, the policy for a mandatory basic digital resilience training was established. This interview provides insights into the training and its significance.
Cybercheck Handbook for Supply Chain Risk
Cybercheck provides organisations with guidance on mapping out their supply chains to identify potential cyber-attack or espionage risks. The handbook is a collaborative effort by AIVD, NCSC, NCTV, and CIO Rijk.
Privacy Top 10: what you need to know about privacy protection
Privacy experts within the Information Security and Privacy Protection Center (CIP) have developed the 'Privacy Top 10' factsheet. It outlines responsible and secure handling of data and information.
New tool to address digital threats to municipalities
The Information Security Service of Dutch Municipalities (IBD) employs a new management tool to scan for vulnerabilities and threats to its IT infrastructure.
How to Handle Insider Threats?
The National Cyber Security Centre has released a publication on dealing with insider threats. The document is designed for government professionals seeking to address insider threats and those involved in establishing an insider risk policy.
Most Ransomware Victims Had No Backup in Place
The Melissa Project released the Ransomware Annual Report 2023, the focus of which were Dutch businesses and organisations with over 100 employees.
