Dutch Ministry of Defense seeks cyber reservists to strengthen national security

Defence wants to grow significantly and the armed forces are being prepared more quickly. The army must also gain more 'cyber power', because hack attacks from China and Russia are the order of the day according to intelligence services. Defence emphasises that not only professional soldiers are welcome. Cyber reservists are seen as an important addition to keep the Netherlands safe from foreign powers. These are citizens who, in addition to the…

Dutch Ministry of Defense seeks cyber reservists to strengthen national security

The Dutch Ministry of Defense is seeking to expand its cyber defense capabilities by recruiting cyber reservists as part of its growing efforts to bolster the military’s readiness against rising global cyber threats, particularly from countries like China and Russia, NOS reports. The push for more cyber expertise is set against the backdrop of increasing cyberattacks targeting national security and critical infrastructure.