WILLEMSTAD - A delegation from the Netherlands’ National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC-NL) visited Curaçao last week to strengthen cooperation in the field of digital security and cyber resilience.
The visit took place during the Week of Crisis Management, where NCSC Director General Matthijs van Amelsfort stressed that cyber resilience is no longer optional but a necessity for governments, businesses and citizens alike. According to Van Amelsfort, digital threats increasingly affect critical services and public trust, making preparedness essential at all levels of society.
During their stay, the NCSC delegation held meetings with various ministries and organizations operating in vital sectors, including critical infrastructure and public services. Discussions focused on expanding cooperation within the Cyber Resilience Network and exploring ways to better coordinate responses to cyber incidents within the Kingdom.
The NCSC emphasized that cybersecurity is a shared responsibility and outlined five key principles for organizations to follow. These include identifying and managing risks, promoting safe digital behavior, properly securing systems, carefully managing access rights, and being prepared to respond to incidents. According to the centre, many digital incidents occur because basic security measures are missing or insufficiently applied.
By strengthening collaboration and knowledge-sharing, the NCSC hopes to significantly improve the cyber resilience of Curaçao and reinforce digital security across the wider Kingdom of the Netherlands.