BIO2 version 1.3 available for all government tiers
BIO2 version 1.3 was published in the Government Gazette, replacing previous versions. This update aligns better with the Cybersecurity Act and clarifies measures.
Priority 5 – Increasing the government’s digital resilience and autonomy
The Netherlands is one of the most digitalised countries in the world. This is both a strength and a risk. Cyber attacks, disruptions and over-reliance on a limited number of technology companies threaten security and digital open strategic autonomy. If government systems experience outages or stop working as intended, citizens and entrepreneurs can find themselves in trouble.
“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.
Time to accelerate digitally: extra investment needed
At least an additional €1 billion per year will be needed until 2030 to strengthen the Netherlands' digital infrastructure, says State Secretary Eddie van Marum.
Checklist: how digitally resilient Is your organisation?
The Ransomware Readiness Checklist helps organisations gain insight into their current state in the fight against ransomware attacks and identify possible risks.
Government-wide Cyber Exercise: Practising and Learning Together
On Monday, 3 November, the Government-wide Cyber Exercise was held. During the simulation, the fictional municipality of Otterwijk faced multiple cyber challenges.
Think Ahead: Campaign helps prepare for emergencies
Only 3 in 10 Dutch people feel they are prepared for an emergency. The Think Ahead campaign offers guidance for situations without electricity, water, or internet.
EC launches DC-EDIC to strengthen digital sovereignty
The European Commission launched the Digital Commons European Digital Infrastructure Consortium (DC-EDIC) to address Europe's reliance on external digital tech.
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.
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.
