WILLEMSTAD - A striking warning in the Cybersecuritybeeld Nederland 2025 reveals that many Dutch ministries and government agencies still do not meet their own cybersecurity guidelines, leaving systems vulnerable to sophisticated attacks.
The report states that some Dutch government organizations are unable to detect or mitigate cyberattacks independently, making it “impossible to conclude that they have not already been compromised.”
Why This Matters to Curaçao
Government institutions across the Kingdom—including those in Curaçao—share vendors, back-end systems, data-transfer platforms, and cloud services.
If Dutch systems are compromised, the Caribbean may be exposed indirectly through:
shared infrastructure
Kingdom-wide networks
outsourced digital platforms
interconnected justice and tax systems
Need for Kingdom-Wide Cyber Governance
The report stresses that digital vulnerabilities are no longer just technical issues—they require strategic decision-making at the highest political level.
For Curaçao, this means investing in resilience and reducing reliance on outdated systems that mirror Dutch weaknesses.