Dutch ports expand FERM to launch nationwide cybersecurity platform

The Dutch Seaports Trade Organisation (BOZ), the Ministry of Infrastructure & Water Management and the National Coordinator for Counterterrorism and Security (NCTV) have developed a strategic plan to transform the FERM Foundation into a national cybersecurity platform for Dutch seaports as united within BOZ. 

Digital threats to ports are growing daily and cyber incidents impact the entire supply chain due to the close interconnectedness of the various parties. 

To ensure greater resistance to this, port managers united under BOZ – Groningen Seaports, North Sea Port, Port of Rotterdam, Port of Moerdijk and Port of Amsterdam – will work with local companies to ensure the port ecosystem becomes more digitally resilient.