Adrian Johnson
TLDR:
Key points:
- The Dutch government is increasing investment in cyber resilience for citizens and SMEs.
- A budget of 2 million euros annually will be reserved for campaigns starting in 2027.
Article:
The Dutch government has announced plans to invest more money in campaigns aimed at increasing cyber resilience among citizens and SMEs. The budget for these campaigns will see a significant increase, with 2 million euros set aside annually starting in 2027, up from the previous budget of 600,000 euros in 2023. Former Minister of Justice and Security Dilan Yeşilgöz-Zegerius emphasized the importance of reducing cyber attacks on individuals and businesses and minimizing their impact. The government aims to inform and educate citizens and SMEs about different types of cybercrime and encourage them to take basic cybersecurity measures.
Specific campaigns such as “Don’t Get Internalized” and “Double Secure is Double Safe” have been launched by the Ministry of Justice and Security to address social engineering and promote the use of two-factor authentication. The government is also focusing on improving public-private and international cooperation in combating cybercrime.
In addition, a monitoring report on police hacking powers under the Computer Crime Act III showed that the National Police has implemented effective monitoring systems to ensure legal compliance and constantly enhance monitoring procedures.
The Dutch government’s commitment to enhancing cyber resilience reflects a broader effort to protect individuals and businesses from cyber threats and promote secure online practices.
