After extensive consultations across government and with industry and civil society, the Dutch government has released its new National Cyber Security Strategy. In 2017, the Netherlands launched its first international cyber security strategy, establishing a permanent team of cyber diplomats. But while diplomatic efforts in the EU and abroad are tremendously important, cyber security at home is also a priority for the Netherlands, a country with highly digitised infrastructures and a dynamic digital economy.

The new strategy relies on four pillars: First, a focus on societal resilience, an important mindset that brings to the table not only the government, but also the private sector, and civil society. The second pillar seeks to foster safe digital products and services, in close relation to new EU directives. The third pillar addresses digital threats. Countering malicious cyber actors requires better threat intelligence sharing across government agencies but also with industry, and an effective whole-of-government response, beyond security services. Last but not least, the fourth pillar addresses shortages of cybersecurity professionals in the labour market and citizens’ cyber risk awareness, serious topics that need to be raised young and early.

Learn more in this explainer video with HCSS Strategic Analyst Arthur Laudrain.

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