A Collective Approach to Cybersecurity
Samen Digitaal Veilig (Together Digitally Safe) is the national Dutch platform designed to make cybersecurity practical, accessible, and collaborative — especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and their supply chain partners.
Founded by MKB-Nederland and VNO-NCW, the initiative addresses one of the biggest challenges in the digital economy: ensuring that businesses of all sizes can meet the growing demands of cybersecurity regulations like NIS2.
With more than 90 industry associations and 175,000 companies participating, Samen Digitaal Veilig is now one of the largest public-private collaborations in Europe for improving digital resilience.
A Practical Solution for Collective Security
Unlike traditional cybersecurity frameworks that can feel abstract or complex, Samen Digitaal Veilig focuses on practical, step-by-step support for real-world business environments.
The platform provides organizations with accessible tools and educational resources to raise their cybersecurity maturity, including:
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Short training videos and webinars that help employees recognize and prevent digital threats.
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Self-assessments for both internal IT risks and third-party exposure.
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Guidelines for achieving NIS2 compliance, tailored for non-technical users.
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Secure collaboration tools to manage data and communications across supply chains.
The platform’s philosophy is simple: by making cybersecurity understandable, measurable, and shared, the entire business ecosystem becomes safer.
Preparing for NIS2 and Supply Chain Security
The upcoming NIS2 Directive, expected to be fully implemented in Dutch law by Q3 2025, will directly affect over 10,000 organizations in the Netherlands — and indirectly, tens of thousands of suppliers and service providers.
Samen Digitaal Veilig helps both categories:
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It supports organizations in building their own NIS2-compliant frameworks, and
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It enables them to evaluate and strengthen supplier security — one of the directive’s most demanding requirements.
Through assessments, education, and shared best practices, the platform allows companies to demonstrate that they are fulfilling their supply chain responsibility, a key expectation under NIS2.
This collective readiness approach makes NIS2 compliance not only achievable but also sustainable across networks of interconnected businesses.
Samen Digitaal Veilig and RiskStudio: Complementary Strengths
While Samen Digitaal Veilig focuses on awareness, behavior, and accessible tools, RiskStudio adds depth and continuous intelligence.
Together, they form a powerful duo that connects human awareness with real-time cyber visibility.
Samen Digitaal Veilig helps companies get started with cybersecurity fundamentals — recognizing risks, learning best practices, and setting up governance processes.
RiskStudio, in turn, transforms those insights into data-driven action by continuously monitoring suppliers, detecting vulnerabilities, and tracking incidents automatically.
How RiskStudio Enhances Samen Digitaal Veilig:
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Continuous monitoring – Stay informed about the cyber health of suppliers in the Samen Digitaal Veilig network.
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Data-driven assessments – Automatically identify weaknesses and trends instead of relying on static self-assessments.
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Governance and accountability – Assign internal ownership for supplier relationships and risk remediation.
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Real-time alerts – Receive updates on breaches, ransomware, or other relevant incidents affecting your ecosystem.
Together, these capabilities allow organizations to move from awareness to active, measurable cyber resilience — aligning perfectly with NIS2’s emphasis on ongoing oversight and improvement.
Building Trust and Resilience Across the Supply Chain
Modern cybersecurity is no longer just about protecting your own organization.
Every business operates within a digital supply chain, where one weak link can expose many others.
Samen Digitaal Veilig empowers companies to take responsibility collectively, while RiskStudio ensures that those efforts remain visible, traceable, and effective over time.
This approach supports three key goals:
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Shared resilience — Raising the overall cybersecurity maturity of business ecosystems.
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Regulatory confidence — Demonstrating compliance with NIS2 and related frameworks.
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Sustainable collaboration — Making cybersecurity a shared, ongoing commitment rather than a one-time project.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. What is Samen Digitaal Veilig?
Samen Digitaal Veilig (Together Digitally Safe) is a Dutch national initiative that helps companies improve cybersecurity through training, assessments, and collaborative tools.
2. Who created Samen Digitaal Veilig?
The platform was founded by MKB-Nederland and VNO-NCW, with the support of more than 90 trade associations and thousands of companies.
3. How does Samen Digitaal Veilig support NIS2 compliance?
It helps businesses understand their obligations under NIS2, assess their own risks, and strengthen cybersecurity within their supply chain.
4. What role does RiskStudio play?
RiskStudio complements Samen Digitaal Veilig by providing continuous monitoring, real-time alerts, and actionable data insights for better supplier risk management.
5. Why is supply chain visibility important under NIS2?
NIS2 requires organizations to ensure that their suppliers also follow strong cybersecurity practices. Visibility helps companies manage these dependencies responsibly.
6. Can small businesses use RiskStudio together with Samen Digitaal Veilig?
Yes. RiskStudio’s platform integrates seamlessly with existing awareness programs like Samen Digitaal Veilig, giving SMEs deeper insight without adding complexity.
Conclusion
Samen Digitaal Veilig represents a milestone in how the Netherlands approaches cybersecurity — not as an individual challenge, but as a collective responsibility.
By pairing this initiative with RiskStudio’s intelligent monitoring and analysis, organizations can turn awareness into action and compliance into long-term resilience.
Together, they make digital collaboration safer, smarter, and stronger — for every business in the chain.