The Dutch Minister of Security and Justice, Ivo Opstelten, addressed an audience at the World Forum in the Hague today, 12 January, at the official opening of the new National Cyber Security Center (NCSC). The center will provide cybersecurity expertise and alerts to organizations and agencies.

In his speech, Minister Opstelten called for cooperation between the public and private sectors and urged interested parties to come forward to share their knowledge and expertise so that all the different pieces can be put together to form a complete picture.

The setting up of a national center is part of the Dutch National Cyber Security Strategy which includes six points of action with the aim of integrating public and private parties, providing an effective threat and risk analysis, strengthening defenses against cyber attacks, and raising awareness and education about cybercrime and related matters.

More information can be found on the official Dutch NCSC website.