Cybersecurity

The greater Rotterdam-The Hague area holds a strong cybersecurity position in mainland Europe. The Hague is internationally renowned for peace, justice and security and is the seat of the Dutch National Government. The presence of organisations such as NATO and Europol among many others has driven the growth of HSD; Europe’s leading cybersecurity community

Securing the digital world for a safe and just society

Securing the digital world for a safe and just society

Cybersecurity

The greater Rotterdam-The Hague area holds a strong cybersecurity position in mainland Europe. The Hague is internationally renowned for peace, justice and security and is the seat of the Dutch National Government. The presence of organisations such as NATO and Europol among many others has driven the growth of HSD; Europe’s leading cybersecurity community

Our cybersecurity industry in numbers

600+

(Cyber)security businesses are located in our region

17.600

(Cyber)security professionals are working in our region

2.94 billion

Accumulated turnover by (cyber)security businesses in our region

6,5%

annual market growth

The latest from our cybersecurity community

CyberPeace Institute launches in The Hague
CI ISAC launches in The Hague
iT.eam opens a branch in The Hague
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The Netherlands has the largest broadband penetration & fastest mobile internet in the EU

60% of all Forbes 2000 companies active in the IT industry have operations in the Netherlands

Our region has an exceptional, leading position in equipment for quantum technology

The Netherlands has a 20% share in the European datacentre market with our 200+ datacentres

The world’s 2nd largest Internet Exchange, AMS-IX is located in Rotterdam and Amsterdam

Europe’s largest cybersecurity community is located in The Hague

The Dutch IT industry

The Netherlands has an excellent digital infrastructure, which has catalysed the Dutch IT industry – currently among the largest and fastest-growing industries in the Netherlands. It enables established IT businesses to accelerate their growth and it attracts foreign IT businesses to our region.

Cybersecurity

The Netherlands is one of the most connected and data-intensive countries in the world. The world’s 2nd largest internet exchange – AMX-IX and over 200 datacentres are located here. Cybercrime accounts for €10 billion in annual losses driving the 14.5% growth of the Dutch cybersecurity industry.

The Dutch IT and cybersecurity industry

IT Industry

The Netherlands has an excellent digital infrastructure, which has catalysed the Dutch IT industry – currently among the largest and fastest-growing industries in the Netherlands. It enables established IT businesses to accelerate their growth and it attracts foreign IT businesses to our region.

Cybersecurity

The Netherlands is one of the most connected and data-intensive countries in the world. The world’s 2nd largest internet exchange – AMX-IX and over 200 datacentres are located here. Cybercrime accounts for €10 billion in annual losses driving the 14.5% growth of the Dutch cybersecurity industry.

The Netherlands has the largest broadband penetration & fastest mobile internet in the EU

Our region has an exceptional, leading position in equipment for quantum technology

The world’s 2nd largest Internet Exchange, AMS-IX is located in Rotterdam and Amsterdam

60% of all Forbes 2000 companies active in the IT industry have operations in the Netherlands

The Netherlands has a 20% share in the European datacentre market with our 200+ datacentres

Europe’s largest cybersecurity community is located in The Hague

Cybersecurity

Critical infrastructure

National security

Forensics

Urban security

Security education

HSD Campus

The HSD Campus in The Hague is the cluster’s inspiring meeting place that focuses on strengthening the Dutch economy, increasing employment rates and making the Netherlands more digitally resilient.

Get in touch!

We are happy to answer your questios or assist you in any way with information about our region, and establishing your business here.

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Martijn van Hoogenhuijze

Senior Account Manager Cybersecurity / Teamlead Foreign Investments
Philip Meijer

Philip Meijer

Senior Account Manager Cybersecurity

The Netherlands has the largest broadband penetration & fastest mobile internet in the EU

60% of all Forbes 2000 companies active in the IT industry have operations in the Netherlands

Our region has an exceptional, leading position in quantum technology

The Netherlands has a 20% share in the European datacentre market with our 200+ datacentres

The world’s 2nd largest Internet Exchange, AMS-IX is located in Amsterdam

Europe’s largest cybersecurity community is located in The Hague

 

Key government organisations

Seated in The Hague, the Dutch national government, as well as several governmental organisations, are partners in The Hague Security Delta. These organisations regularly support new cybersecurity innovations by acting as partner and launching customer to scale up the technology.

Key labs in our region

Various labs have been established in support of cybersecurity businesses in our region, providing testing and demonstration facilities to companies of all sizes.

 
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Global Epic

is a worldwide collaboration between security ecosystems to co-create and adopt world-changing solutions to high-impact cybersecurity challenges, both current and emergent. Part of Global Epic is a soft-landing programme which offers market expansion support.

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Soft Landing Platform Canada-Netherlands Cyber & Securities Technologies

This programme offers Canadian and Dutch small and medium-sized enterprises a unique opportunity to “soft-land” for a trial period in the respective Dutch and Canadian markets.

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Soft-landing Maryland

Soft-landing Maryland offers small and medium-sized enterprises a unique opportunity to “soft-land” across the ocean in either Maryland or The Hague Security Delta for a trial period in the respective Dutch and US markets.

International collaboration

Security is an international issue and therefore collaboration on a global scale is crucial. For that reason, the focus on international knowledge development, innovation, capital and talent is important for HSD. To do this effectively, HSD Office focuses on setting up and strengthening strategic partnerships with international partners, ecosystems and platforms.

The cybersecurity community in our region

The cybersecurity community in our region

 

Interested in other industries in our region?

  • Maritime & Port

    Our region is renowned for our maritime expertise and excellent port infrastructure. In order to maintain our position at the forefront of the world’s trade and logistics rankings, the community is focused on digitisation and becomming more sustainable.

  • Horticulture

    Our region is home to the largest high-tech greenhouse area in Europe, known for its highly innovative community with an excellent knowledge infrastructure and efficient logistics.

  • Aerospace

    Our region is home to a unique aerospace cluster, including the complete chain of academic research – knowledge applications – OEM’s – first, second & third tier suppliers and end users.

  • High Tech

    Dominant sectors in the region, such as horticulture, maritime, space and life sciences are increasingly dependent on technology, providing opportunities for suppliers of high-tech solutions.

  • Life Sciences & Health

    We’ve got our pharma hotbed at Leiden Bio Science Park, the entrepreneurial medtech community around Rotterdam’s Erasmus MC, and our Delft high-tech heart beating in between.

  • Digital Technology

    Our region is recognized for its innovative capabilities in digital technology and has a strong track record developing world-class technology businesses. The leading sectors in the region are adopting the latest cutting-edge technologies at a fast pace.

  • Sustainable Energy

    The Dutch government has defined ambitious goals related to transitioning towards renewable energy. These ambitions create numerous opportunities for international cleantech businesses.

  • Biobased Industry

    The presence of a large industrial cluster, world-leading logistics, the availability of feedstock, testing facilities and an extensive knowledge base in our region make a perfect mix that acts like a trampoline for biotech companies developing and growing their businesses.

Get in touch!

We are happy to answer your questions or make an appointment.

Martijn van Hoogenhuijze 485x485 1

Martijn van Hoogenhuijze

Senior Account Manager Cybersecurity / Teamlead Foreign Investments
Philip Meijer

Philip Meijer

Senior Account Manager Cybersecurity