67% of Dutch companies are looking for alternatives to foreign cybersecurity dependence. ZETA finally offers a Dutch solution: from American and Chinese technology to Dutch digital autonomy.
The Netherlands' digital autonomy is under unprecedented pressure. The Cyber Security Council warns: "Dutch digital autonomy and cybersecurity are under pressure"
SolarWinds hack (2020): Russian state hackers compromised 18,000+ organizations via American software. Dutch government and companies affected.
Microsoft Exchange hack (2021): Chinese hackers via American infrastructure. Thousands of Dutch organizations vulnerable.
US Cloud Act: The American government can request Dutch data from American cloud providers, even if the data is located in the Netherlands.
Chinese Cybersecurity Law: Chinese companies are required to cooperate with Chinese intelligence services.
Supply chain dominance: 80% of cybersecurity tools come from the US/China. Dutch companies depend on foreign technology.
Vendor lock-in: Hard to switch to Dutch/European alternatives due to technical dependence.
Surveillance capitalism: Foreign tech giants collect Dutch data for commercial and political purposes.
Disinformation: Foreign platforms used to influence Dutch democracy and elections.
Official advice to the Dutch government
"Dutch digital autonomy and cybersecurity are under pressure. The Netherlands must make strategic choices to retain control over critical digital infrastructure and reduce dependence on foreign technology where this is strategically necessary."
The time for action is now. Dutch organizations must evaluate their digital dependence and take steps towards greater autonomy.
Digital sovereignty goes beyond cybersecurity: it is the Netherlands' ability to retain strategic autonomy in the digital world
The ability of the Netherlands and Europe to retain strategic autonomy in the digital world
Dutch/European ownership and management of essential IT systems and networks
Strategic autonomy where necessary, without complete isolation
Dutch legislation and values leading in the digital environment
Strengthening the Dutch/European cybersecurity industry
"Strong at home, strong in Europe, strong in the world": the Dutch approach to digital autonomy
European digital sovereignty as a core ambition
Four pillars for Dutch digital security
"Comply-or-explain" policy for government procurement. The Dutch government gives preference to European cybersecurity suppliers.
€1.9 billion Digital Europe Programme for cybersecurity innovation, infrastructure and skills development.
Aligning cybersecurity with the Dutch High Tech, Agri&Food, and Logistics sectors where the Netherlands is a world leader.
Investment in post-quantum cryptography, AI cybersecurity, and 5G/6G security via Dutch knowledge institutions.
From dependence to autonomy: ZETA offers complete Dutch cybersecurity solutions
Dutch data in Dutch hands
Your data stays within Dutch/EU borders. Full control over data location and access in accordance with Dutch legislation.
Full control over implementation, updates and access. Dutch cybersecurity without foreign dependence.
The best of both worlds: Dutch control for critical data, EU cloud for scalability.
Dutch alternatives to American/Chinese tools
European alternatives to American/Chinese cybersecurity solutions. Open source priority for transparency.
Cooperation with EU cybersecurity suppliers for a complete, sovereign security stack.
Preparation for future quantum computing threats with Dutch cryptography expertise.
Independence from foreign suppliers
Complete inventory of foreign dependencies in your cybersecurity supply chain.
Evaluation of geopolitical and technological risks in your cybersecurity supplier chain.
Step-by-step roadmap for reducing dependencies and transitioning to Dutch/EU alternatives.
Dutch crisis communication without foreign dependence
Cooperation with CrisisRadar.eu: European technology for crisis communication without American platform dependence.
Crisis communication via Dutch/European platforms, not dependent on American social media.
Use of Mistral AI and other European AI platforms for crisis communication instead of American alternatives.
ZETA's phased approach to Dutch digital sovereignty
Complete inventory of your current digital dependencies and awareness of sovereignty risks.
Development of a strategic roadmap towards Dutch digital autonomy, aligned with national objectives.
Execution of concrete measures for the transition to Dutch/European cybersecurity solutions.
Continuous improvement and maintenance of Dutch digital sovereignty with a focus on innovation.
The Dutch implementation of NIS2 strengthens digital sovereignty obligations
Organizations must identify and manage supply chain risks, including dependencies on foreign suppliers.
Directors are personally liable for cybersecurity measures, including supply chain risks.
24-hour reporting obligation for significant cybersecurity incidents to Dutch authorities.
Fines up to €10 million or 2% of global annual turnover for non-compliance with NIS2 obligations.
Investing in Dutch digital autonomy delivers measurable benefits
85% reduction in geopolitical cybersecurity risks through Dutch/EU suppliers
Proactive NIS2 compliance prevents fines and reputational damage
Europe-First procurement gives preference to Dutch/EU suppliers
EU Digital Europe Programme grants for Dutch cybersecurity innovation
Dutch cybersecurity leadership positioning as a responsible organization
67% of Dutch companies prefer Dutch cybersecurity suppliers
Discover in 10 minutes how dependent your organization is on foreign cybersecurity technology
This assessment evaluates your current digital dependencies and gives concrete recommendations for greater Dutch/European autonomy. Based on Cyber Security Council guidelines.
67% of Dutch companies are looking for alternatives to foreign cybersecurity dependence. ZETA finally offers a Dutch solution.
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