Is the Cbw the same as NIS2?

NIS2 is the EU directive; the Cbw is the Dutch implementation with national supervision.

Cyber Security Act Netherlands (Cbw / NIS2)

In the Netherlands, NIS2 is implemented through the Cybersecuritybeveiligingswet (Cbw). This page explains what organisations should prepare in practice.

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Check your NIS2 gaps

The Cybersecuritybeveiligingswet (Cbw) implements NIS2 in the Netherlands — scope, measures, incidents and supply-chain expectations for essential and important entities.

Start with the NIS2 hub and NIS2 compliance for detail. SMEs under customer pressure: NIS2 for SMEs.

Combine with your ISMS, DORA (financial sector) and GDPR where personal data is involved.

Key takeaways

Cbw translates NIS2 into national rules and supervision.
Essential and important entities face concrete risk and incident duties.
Reporting routes must be rehearsed before a crisis.
Suppliers feel pressure through contracts even when not directly in scope.

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Is the Cbw the same as NIS2?: NIS2 is the EU directive; the Cbw is the Dutch implementation with national supervision.

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