Cybersecurity in the Supply Chain

In this project The Hague University of Applied Sciences and the platform Samen Digitaal Veilig (SDV) join forces to strengthen the digital security of SMEs in the Netherlands.

Centre of Expertise Cyber Security

Cybersecurity in de keten

Within this project, the Risk Management & Cybersecurity research group examines how Samen Digitaal Veilig can contribute to improving the cyber resilience of business supply chains. We investigate how companies can be encouraged to adopt cyber-resilient behaviour and what effect the SDV platform has on entrepreneurs’ cybersecurity practices.

Samen Digitaal Veilig is an initiative of MKB-Nederland and VNO-NCW. More than 50 cooperating industry associations support companies with information and tools to improve digital security.

Project objective

The aim of this research is to strengthen the digital security of Dutch SMEs, specifically through the use of the Samen Digitaal Veilig (SDV) platform. The focus lies on improving the cyber resilience of supply chains and encouraging cyber-resilient behaviour among entrepreneurs.

Problem statement

Recent supply chain attacks, such as the well-known Log4Shell (CVE-2021-44228) and SolarWinds (CVE-2021-35211) zero-day vulnerabilities, highlight the need for improved supply chain protection within organisations. In the Dutch context, SMEs in particular need deeper insight into how cyber-resilient behaviour can be stimulated. This insight is essential for SMEs to deliver safer services and build more reliable partnerships.

Research methods

This study builds on earlier research into success factors for establishing cyber-resilient supply chains. We conduct a survey among Dutch SME entrepreneurs who actively use the Samen Digitaal Veilig platform and participate in SDV’s cyber resilience initiatives.

Duration

September 2023 – July 2024

Funding

The research is funded by Samen Digitaal Veilig.

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