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Cyber4Z in short
Cyber4Z started in 2015 with two specialists experienced in the cybersecurity domain. We now have a team with various capabilities in the field of strategic and tactical design of cyber security, IT, Privacy and Blockchain technology.
In addition, we are involved in technical and tactical implementations of complex security challenges that focus on the acceptance of new technologies in a pragmatic way. With our expertise and experience, we can guarantee the business objectives of our clients. These are widely determined by laws and regulations, customer requirements and rules of compliance.
Who are we?
Our team consists of certified professionals. Quality is our top priority. The technical and tactical implementations we deliver from the strategic design can be externally certified against the ISO9001, ISO27001, NEN7510 or other standards. Therewith we can have our quality tested externally as well. In addition, we provide operational knowledge when it comes to technical security assessments such as penetration tests, project management, SOC / SIEM propositions with connecting services such as log management, vulnerability and compliance management, patch management, training in the field of privacy, security and blockchain technology.
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Monthly Cybernote: January 2025
AIVD: 2025 will be a turbulent year
2025 will be a turbulent year, according to the General Intelligence and Security Service (AIVD). The ongoing (military) conflicts and geopolitical tensions in various parts of the world continue to put pressure on national security and social resilience in the Netherlands. At the same time, the threat of terrorism, extremism and criminal undermining in the Netherlands requires constant alertness. The AIVD increasingly works in the grey area between conflict and peace. The government is therefore investing extra in the capacity of the AIVD, with an emphasis on investigations into China and criminal undermining. This is what Minister Uitermark of BZK wrote in the annual plan letter that was sent to the House of Representatives last week.
The war in Ukraine continues, and even when it ends, Russia will continue to regard the West as an enemy. The risk of sabotage remains, which means vigilance remains essential. Russia wages war through both visible weapons and invisible means, such as cyber attacks and unwanted influence. The threat from Russia will remain strong in the coming years, and research by the AIVD and MIVD will remain essential.
China is seen as a growing threat to national security and the Western world. China's geopolitical ambitions can pose major risks to the Netherlands and Europe. China has a relatively worrying attitude towards Russia, Ukraine and the aggression against Taiwan and the South China Sea. In addition, China's pursuit of a leading global position has consequences for the economic security of the Netherlands, with cyber attacks on companies and government institutions.
The AIVD has also prioritised the threat of criminal networks that are aimed at national security. The increase in violence and the threat of attacks against people who represent the rule of law, such as politicians, judges, lawyers and journalists, emphasises the need for further investigation. The networks are becoming increasingly professional, including by gathering intelligence that could be harmful to national security. The investigation must contribute to preventing attacks on the rule of law.
The government wants to strengthen societal resilience, given the changing threat environment. The AIVD plays a crucial role by combining intelligence with resilience expertise. This leads to more insight into threats to Dutch interests, both physically and digitally. Network partners of the AIVD, including ministries and knowledge institutions, are supported with threat information and security advice to limit threats in a timely manner.
Source : DutchITChannel.nl, 20 december 2024.