Tag: Cbw
The Cyberbeveiligingswet: mandating security
The Cbw is now in force, including for the public sector. Director of CIO Rijk and Digitalisation Policy Art de Blaauw: “It is remarkable we reached this point.”
Cbw and Wwke enter into force today
The laws strengthen digital and physical resilience and contribute to the reliability of essential services. Thousands of organisations will face new obligations.
FAQs about provisional CSIRT services for municipalities and intergovernmental arrangements
On this page, you will find the answers to frequently asked questions on provisional (CSIRT) services for municipalities and joint municipal arrangements.
Dutch Senate approves cyber laws set to take effect this summer
On 7 July, the Dutch Senate approved the 'Cbw' (implementing the EU's NIS2 Directive) and the 'Wwke' (the CER Directive). The laws will take effect on 15 August 2026.
BIO2 version 1.3 available for all government tiers
BIO2 version 1.3 replaces earlier editions and aligns more closely with the Cyberbeveiligingswet (Cbw), which implements the NIS2 Directive into Dutch law.
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.
Baseline Information Security for Government revised
The BIO2 takes immediate effect as mandatory self-regulation for provinces, water authorities and central government. For municipalities it is a guiding framework.
Information brochure on the Dutch implementation of NIS2
The Dutch government has published a new brochure about the Cyberbeveiligingswet (Cbw). It outlines organisations' rights and upcoming obligations under NIS2.
“Reinforce your digital front door, back door, AND attic window”
"That's how you keep your data secure and your municipality afloat." Mayor Ester Weststeijn shares tips and discusses the upcoming Cybersecurity Act (Cbw).
