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Practical resources for IT managers, security teams, and compliance officers working in regulated European environments.

compliance·12 min read

NIS2 Compliance Checklist for Dutch Municipalities

A practical, step-by-step checklist covering Articles 21–23 of the NIS2 directive. Designed for IT managers at Dutch municipalities who need to demonstrate compliance before the enforcement deadline.

NIS2MunicipalitiesCompliance
2026-03-28Read article
compliance·10 min read

BIO BBN2: A Practical Guide for Water Boards

Understanding Baseline Informatiebeveiliging Overheid at BBN2 level. How Dutch water boards (waterschappen) can implement and demonstrate compliance with the government information security baseline.

BIOWater BoardsCompliance
2026-03-22Read article
technical·9 min read

Network Discovery Best Practices for Enterprise IT

How to build and maintain an accurate picture of every device on your network. Covers agent-based and agentless approaches, SNMP, credential scanning, and continuous discovery strategies.

Network DiscoverySNMPAsset Management
2026-03-15Read article
best practice·8 min read

Building a CMDB That Actually Works

Most CMDB projects fail because they try to be everything at once. Here is a pragmatic approach to building a Configuration Management Database that stays accurate and delivers real value.

CMDBAsset ManagementITIL
2026-03-08Read article
compliance·11 min read

How to Prepare for Your First ISO 27001 Audit

A practical guide for organisations preparing for ISO 27001 certification. Covers the audit process, common findings, evidence preparation, and how to avoid the most frequent mistakes.

ISO 27001AuditCompliance
2026-02-28Read article
technical·10 min read

SIEM Implementation: From Zero to Operational

A phased approach to deploying a Security Information and Event Management system. Covers log source selection, detection rule design, alert tuning, and building a sustainable SOC workflow.

SIEMSOCThreat Detection
2026-02-20Read article
compliance·14 min read

Hoe voldoe je aan de Wbni als gemeente?

Een praktische handleiding voor Nederlandse gemeenten om te voldoen aan de Wet beveiliging netwerk- en informatiesystemen. Van risicoanalyse tot meldplicht: alle stappen op een rij.

WbniNIS2Gemeenten
2026-04-02Read article
compliance·13 min read

BIO BBN2 checklist voor waterschappen

Een complete checklist voor waterschappen om te voldoen aan de Baseline Informatiebeveiliging Overheid op BBN2-niveau. Met praktische tips voor de unieke uitdagingen van waterbeheer-ICT.

BIOBBN2Waterschappen
2026-03-18Read article
compliance·11 min read

NIS2-implementatie bij de Nederlandse overheid: wat moet je nu doen?

De NIS2-richtlijn is vertaald naar de Wbni en raakt alle overheidsorganisaties. Dit artikel beschrijft de concrete stappen die provincies, gemeenten en uitvoeringsorganisaties nu moeten nemen.

NIS2WbniOverheid
2026-03-10Read article

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