“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.
Artificial Intelligence: above all, a governance challenge
AI offers significant opportunities for the government. The acceleration team is developing shared agreements and scalable applications for responsible progress.
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.
Joining forces to build a sovereign cloud for government
Ron Kolkman is a member of the Netherlands’ Digitalisation Strategy (NDS) Council and chair of its Cloud Acceleration Team. In this interview, he explains how the team is building a collaborative path toward greater control and sovereignty in Cloud Technology.
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.
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.
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.
Delegated Access Service: Secure Login for Someone Else
DigiD lets people deal with government online. The new Delegated Access Service (Bevoegdheidsverklaringsdienst) improves access for those acting on behalf of others.
NDS prioritises responsible data use
A key priority of the Netherlands’ Digitalisation Strategy is sharing and using data responsibly as 1 government. Nathan Ducastel, chair of the NDS council, explains.
Non-paper on Strengthening Cloud Sovereignty Adopted
A non-paper was adopted proposing EU-level measures to strengthen cloud sovereignty for public administrations and encourage increased action on future policy.
