PIB Cyber Security Germany
Cyber Security Germany
Cyber Security Germany
Cyber security is on top of the agenda for Germany and the Netherlands respectively for the coming years. With the rapid nature of digitalisation and the global challenge to secure smart industries, the importance of advancing future-proof cyber security together is apparent.
Together with German counterparts, a joint initiative of several Dutch companies, knowledge institutes and the Dutch government is now moving towards a more cyber secure Europe. Learn how.
A group of Dutch companies and government agencies have joined forces to offer the German market opportunities for effective cyber security solutions. We are partners in meeting our ambition to continue providing state-of-the-art cyber security solutions. And do this by excelling in the field of Operational Technology, Internet of Things, secure government, Identity and Access management and business communications.
The Dutch entrepreneurial mentality is open, inclusive and inventive. Given the strategic location in relation to Germany, digital adoption rate and cultural similarities, there are many collaboration opportunities for German and Dutch organisations.
Interconnected markets will enable a sustained flow of business and knowledge exchange. Market growth, the creation of new jobs, and scaling up ongoing relations between German and Dutch companies is the expected outcome on both sides of the border.
Together, we can build trusted European solutions for cyber security
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Upcoming events
it-sa Expo & Congress 2026
The it‑sa Expo & Congress 2026 is Europe’s leading IT security event, bringing together cyber security professionals, innovators, and decision‑makers to explore the latest trends, technologies, and solutions. Held annually in Nuremberg, it‑sa features an extensive exhibition, expert‑led talks, and interactive sessions covering topics such as threat detection, cloud security, risk management, and digital trust. The event provides a unique platform for networking, knowledge‑sharing, and partnership building across the European and international cyber security ecosystem. Dutch organisations and delegates will showcase expertise, forge new collaborations, and strengthen ties with global partners in a rapidly evolving security landscape.
Past events
2025
it-sa Expo & Congress 2025 | Nuremberg, DE (7-9 October)
Eleven Dutch cyber security companies took part in it-sa – Home of IT Security in Nuremberg, presenting at a joint NL Pavilion to connect with German partners, meet new contacts, and strengthen collaboration across Germany’s cyber security ecosystem and the wider DACH region. The delegation visited the Security Operations Centre at IT-Systemhaus der Bundesagentur für Arbeit, contributed to sessions on email security, and joined networking events hosted by Bitkom, the Enterprise Europe Network, and IHK Nürnberg.
GITEX Europe | Berlin, DE (21-23 May)
Six Dutch cyber security companies exhibited together at GITEX AI Europe in the Cyber Valley pavilion, showcasing a wide range of solutions for secure access, communication, infrastructure, and threat response. The delegation included Credenco, DataExpert, Guardian360, leitzcloud by vBoxx, SecuMailer, and SecureMe2 Cyber Security, highlighting European expertise and collaboration in cyber security. The companies engaged with international partners, shared knowledge on digital trust and resilience, and reinforced the Dutch contribution to a secure and innovative European digital ecosystem.
Kingsday Mission | Berlin, DE (28 April-1 May)
Members of the PIB cyber security cluster joined the Kingsday Mission in Berlin, combining networking, knowledge exchange, and celebrations. The delegation took part in the Kingsday festivities at the Dutch embassy, engaged in strategic roundtables with it’s.BB and Berlin Partner, attended a Bitkom seminar with the Dutch and Latvian ambassadors, and explored innovation at the GovTech Campus. The mission concluded with a reception at the Dutch embassy. Read more about this mission
Hannover Messe | Hannover, DE (31 March-4 April)
Several companies from the PIB cyber security cluster attended the Hannover Messe. The delegation explored industrial cyber security innovations, connected with international partners, and discussed opportunities for collaboration across the sector.Find out more about this event.
Munich Cyber Security Conference | Munich, DE (13-14 February)
Several companies from the PIB cyber security cluster attended the Munich Cyber Security Conference (MCSC). The delegation joined discussions on emerging threats, industry trends, and opportunities for international collaboration in cyber security.Find out more about this event.
2024
Cybersecurity Event | Munich, DE (21 November)
Dutch-German Cyber Security Event with EY. The event brought together decision-makers and cyber security experts from the Netherlands and Germany to tackle pressing issues in AI, data, and compliance. We were honoured to have Dr. Fabian Mehring, Bavarian Minister for Digital Affairs, open the event with an inspiring welcome address. He shed light on the cyber security landscape in Germany and Bavaria, highlighted the economic toll of cybercrime in Germany and underscored the urgency of European collaboration. Jip Mennen, cyber diplomat at the Dutch Embassy in Berlin.
Keynotes by Matthias Bandemer, Germany Cyber security Services Leader at EY and Wouter Goudswaard, CCO of Eye Security GmbH, delivered valuable insights into cyber risk management and compliance.
it-sa 365 Expo & Congress 2024 | Nuremberg, DE (22-24 October)
Europe's largest trade fair for IT security, and one of the most important dialogue platforms for IT security solutions.
Cyber Security visit | Stuttgart & Munich, DE (23-25 April)
Cyber security visit to Stuttgart and Munich, Germany. A Dutch cyber security delegation visited Stuttgart, Karlsruhe and Munich to explore the cyber landscape in southern Germany and strengthen ties with key partners. The programme included exchanges with StartUpSecure KASTEL and KIT KASTEL in Karlsruhe, as well as a round table in Stuttgart with government and industry representatives on SME cyber challenges. In Munich, the delegation joined a legal session hosted by HEUSSEN and led a round table on cyber security in the health sector, with contributions from Bavarian government, clinics and industry experts. Both visits concluded with King’s Day celebrations, providing valuable opportunities for informal networking.
2023
PIB Germany Event 2023 | Munich, DE (14 November)
Speakers included Dr. Hans Michael Strepp (Bavarian State Ministry for Digital) on international cooperation and Mira Woldberg (Deputy Ambassador NL) on Bavarian–Dutch collaboration. Keynotes: Dr. Silvia Knittl (PwC, Zero Trust), Dimitri van Zantvliet (NS, cyber strategy), Emily Jacometti (Hackshield, cyber-safe generation). Panel with Knittl, Van Zantvliet, Chris van den Hooven (Hudson Cybertec). Breakouts: Hudson Cybertec & Rhebo (critical infrastructure), Guardian360 & Bristol Group (compliance), Munich Re (cyber insurance), SecuMailer & Universität der Bundeswehr (resilient culture), GCS Cyber & Siemens Advanta (talent & diversity), EclecticIQ (threat monitoring).
Use cases
Use cases
Physical layer: aXite Security Tools (AST) has proven its comprehensive cyber security tools for the protection of the Operational Technology (OT) systems of Sea lock IJmuiden in the simulation environment. The largest sea lock in the world is located in the Netherlands. AST’s intelligent and patented solution, including its AX-BOX Gatekeeper, has been deployed and enabled the client to execute zero trust access control. Moreover, AST has implemented a virtual shield for OT End-point protection, which identifies data or threats in context and provides intrusion detection with active in-depth defence, both at operational (machine) level. This resulted in efficient fully-automated cyber-event management and mitigation, based on classifications of criticality.
Learn more about aXite Security Tools
Logical layer: Radically Open Security (ROS) performs audits on open-source projects as part of the Mozilla Open Source Security (MOSS) project. This has led to (patched) CVEs in foundational technology libraries, and a subset of ROS’s MOSS audit reports are publicly available including: expat, graphite, iterm. These security audits contribute to Mozilla's work and to the health of the Internet.
Learn more about Radically Open Security
SecuMailer offers governments the opportunity to comply with regulations without changing communications processes with their citizens. Communication via email will change due to the introduction of the GDPR. If personal data is involved (which is often the case), appropriate security measures must be in place such as encryption. Secumailer solves the global challenge of ensuring secure communication that keeps up with digital transformations in privacy. Shared Services Center Bommelerwaard is the IT department for three municipalities: Maasdriel, Kerkdriel and Zaltbommel. They are enthusiastic users of SecuMailer for all their communications. Secumail services secure email, allowing Shared Services Center Bommelerwaard to ensure that no extra demands and requirements are enforced towards the recipient. By exchanging the emails via an encrypted connection between mail servers, no additional encryption on the message is needed. It allows public institutions to keep the safety of everyone in mind when communicating.
Learn more about SecuMailer
Guardian360 enables managed services providers, system houses and IT services providers to offer security services to their clients, without the need for specialised staff. The Guardian360 Lighthouse platform performs daily vulnerability scans of complete networks, internally as well as externally. Scans can also be performed on web applications. Results are automatically mapped to the GDPR, ISO27001, and 12 other norms and regulations. BDO Accountants and Advisors gets real time insights for security processes and has been working with Guardian360 for over 3 years. With Guardian360’s solution, BDO is able to gather real time insights on the vulnerability of their global offices and staff and gain information about how much is visible publicly. This allows BDO to be stay ahead of potential cyber threats and implement crucial security measures or advise its clients accordingly. Guardian360 is solving the global challenge of keeping digital business environments protected and enabling safe trade.
Learn more about Guardian360
Dutch company Hudson Cybertec, which secures Operational Technologies, is internationally recognised as an expert party on international norms in industrial security and works with Dutch certification authority Kiwa, which is active in more than 40 countries, amongst Germany.It is an independent cybersecurity solution provider with years of experience in cybersecurity for Operational Technology (OT). Its mission is to make and keep the primary processes of companies and organisations digitally resilient. Organisations need to know what’s happening in their process automation networks in order to stay in control. Also, European legislation (NIS and oncoming NIS2) consider monitoring as a mandatory tool to stay on top of cyber security. Simply said; without knowledge of what is happening in Operational Technology (OT) infrastructure in organisations, its digital resilience cannot be defended. With their German technology partner Rhebo, Hudson Cybertec developed OT Insight, a monitoring solution specifically designed with OT in mind. Clear dashboards provide an unprecedented insight in the OT assets and infrastructure of the organisation. Users see which network traffic is allowed and which isn’t. Deviations that potentially can point to a cyberattack, configuration, or programming errors, as well as unauthorised access or changes to set points are pinpointed, allowing for swift action. OT Insight also provides insight in compliancy of the OT infrastructure to laws, regulations, and standards frameworks. With OT Insight, organisations will increase the digital resilience of their OT network and thus the stability and reliability of their OT network in a cost-effective manner.
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News
News
The recent Dutch-German Cyber Security Event, co-organised with EY in November 2024, embodied this spirit of collaboration. The event brought together decision-makers and cyber security experts from the Netherlands and Germany to tackle pressing issues in AI, data, and compliance.
Collaboration in challenging times is what we do best!
From 23 to 25 April 2024 a delegation of Dutch cyber security companies, who are part of the Partners for International Business to Germany, brought a visit to Stuttgart, Karlsruhe and Munich. During this visit, they learned more about the cyber security landscape in Baden-Württemberg and connected with the key players within this field in this region.
Published on HSD: On 14 November 2023, the Partners for International Business (PIB) Programme Germany organised an event in München: “Zusammenarbeit in der Cybersicherheit: Die wichtigsten Aufgaben für die Unternehmensführung”. The aim of the event was to bring together Dutch and German organisations and to stimulate collaboration and exchanges of knowledge in the field of cybersecurity.
Introducing Erik Jan Hengstmengel: The Liaison for PIB Cybersecurity Germany. We are pleased to introduce Erik Jan Hengstmengel, the designated liaison for the Partners for International Business (PIB) Cybersecurity Germany program. The PIB program allows Dutch businesses to forge public-private partnerships and achieve their international ambitions. With the support of the Dutch government, these partnerships are empowered to develop tailor-made action plans spanning 2 to 3 years, enabling better market access for Dutch businesses.
Contact Erik Jan Hengstmengel
EclecticIQ in Consortium selected by European Commission to enhance Europe's cyber and information warfare capabilities. Led by Airbus Defence and Space, 22 European partners will set off to strengthen Europe’s cyber and information warfare defence.
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In April 2023, Dutch and German cybersecurity leaders gathered in Munich as part of Partners for International Business (PIB) cybersecurity Germany. The event was an opportunity to network and exchange knowledge. PIB is a three-year programme by a cluster of Dutch cybersecurity companies to enter the German market and set up collaborations to help improve the level of cybersecurity in both Germany and the Netherlands.
Collaboration NL-Germany: Facing cyber threats together
During the trade mission to southern Germany, 10 cluster members of Partners for International Business (PIB) Germany on Cyber Security visited Intel Ignite and the residency of the Dutch Consulate-General in Munich and the IT-SA 2022 in Nuremberg, Europe's leading trade fair for IT security.
Read about the PIB Germany on trade mission to IT-SA 2022
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Climate-Neutral Real Estate Gulf Region
Climate-Neutral Real Estate Gulf Region
Climate-Neutral Real Estate Gulf Region
The Dutch Climate-Neutral Real Estate cluster in the Gulf region brings together Dutch government, research institutes, and industry partners to accelerate the transition to sustainable and resilient urban development. With the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Oman setting ambitious strategies for climate-neutral real estate, the cluster mobilises Dutch expertise to support regional net-zero ambitions.
Its approach is tailored to the Gulf’s unique conditions such as extreme heat, humidity, dust, and scarce water resources, while aligning with local regulations and 2030 sustainability strategies. Dutch solutions have already been tested and implemented in the region, including solar modules at the University of Riyadh and an integrated energy system with sustainable lighting at the Dutch Pavilion during Expo 2020 Dubai. These innovations are designed to be low maintenance, cost-effective, and to improve energy efficiency, air quality, and overall quality of life.
The cluster offers a full range of products and services for climate-neutral real estate, including renewable energy systems, advanced cooling technologies, smart building solutions, water management, and circular construction methods. Dutch partners also provide expertise in architectural design, compliance, and green finance, ensuring that solutions are innovative, scalable, and tailored to the needs of the Gulf Region.
Accelerating net-zero real estate in desert climates
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On the road to the 2026 Winter Olympics: Milan and Cortina
On the road to the 2026 Winter Olympics: Milan and Cortina
On the road to the 2026 Winter Olympics: Milan and Cortina
The 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo will draw the world’s attention to Italy for one of the most celebrated events in global sport. For the first time, the Games will be hosted across two hubs, combining Italy’s sporting excellence with modern ambitions for growth, innovation, and international cooperation.
For both Italy and the Netherlands, sport is more than competition. It connects people, communities, and countries, while driving innovation and social progress. Through sport, we strengthen economies, develop smarter infrastructure, and promote inclusion and wellbeing.
On the road to Milan–Cortina 2026, Italy and the Netherlands are working side by side. Dutch companies, knowledge institutes, and public partners are joining Italian counterparts to create stronger facilities, introduce new technologies, and create opportunities that reach from elite to grassroots sport and extend well beyond the Games.
Highlights of our partnership:
- Market research and opportunity mapping: Download the report
- Seminars and stakeholder events
- Trade missions in 2023, 2024, 2025
This journey is not about a single mission or event, but about building long-term partnerships that make sport more sustainable, innovative, and inclusive. Together, Italy and the Netherlands are changing the game, turning Olympic ambition into lasting impact for sport and society.
Let's change the game together!
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Our journey to the 2026 Winter Olympic Games
Our journey to the 2026 Winter Olympic Games
2023 – Laying the foundations: Dutch delegations explored initial opportunities, engaging with Italian sports organisations and infrastructure stakeholders.
2024 – Deepening ties: Visits to Varese, Cernusco sul Naviglio, and Reggio Emilia focused on facility modernisation, business models, and community engagement.
2025 – Teaming up on sport and innovation: In Milan, Turin, and Bologna, Dutch companies and institutions joined Italian partners in co-creating solutions for infrastructure, digital tools, mobility, and fan experience.
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Senior Economic Advisor - Consulate General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Milan
