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Cyber security is about protecting systems, networks and data against attacks and misuse. Read news and analysis on threats, incidents and research, and what they mean for boards.

  • Office buildings at Aegonplein in The Hague, with a bend in the road and an artwork in the foreground
    Cyber Security· 2 min read

    House of Cyber in the old Aegon headquarters

    The municipality of The Hague has submitted a proposal to purchase the former Aegon headquarters to house the House of Cyber. The name of the current Aegon Square may change.

  • Stacks of banknotes on the edge of a table, with handcuffs hanging over the edge
    Cyber Security· 5 min read

    Ransomware in the Netherlands in figures: PhD research by Tom Meurs

    Ransomware in the Netherlands in figures: a 1.3% annual chance for large companies, over half a million euros in average damage, and 60% of attacks go unreported. These are findings from the PhD research of Tom Meurs (University of Twente).

  • The White House in Washington with a fountain, a lawn and the American flag
    Cyber Security· 2 min read

    How does the U.S. government deal with cybersecurity

    Developments in the USA can also be expected in the Netherlands in a few years. This has been true for technology for some time, but it also applies to laws and regulations. What are the developments in the US, and what can we learn from them?

  • Dark clouds over a rough sea at sunset, with wind turbines on the horizon
    Cyber Security· 2 min read

    Cybersecurity Assessment Netherlands 2024

    The NCTV (National Coordinator for Counterterrorism and Security) has released the Cyber Security Image Netherlands 2024, under the title: “Turbulent times, unforeseen effects”