Digital Security in Business – Time for Serious Action

More than half use generative AI – but without clear rules

One of the most striking results: 49% of employees use generative AI, 14% of them structurally. Yet many organizations lack clear guidelines. Only 26% of employees are sure there are AI policies in place. ICT managers are slightly more positive: 45% think there are good guidelines within their organization.

What does this mean? Without policies, AI use quickly becomes a risk for data breaches, IP loss or unintended AVG violations. Organizations that want to use AI smartly must combine policies and security measures.

 

Phishing remains the most popular attack – and the number is growing

31% of employees had to deal with a phishing email in the past year – among ICT managers it is as high as 44%. In 2024, this was still at 25%. This means phishing remains the most common form of cybercrime in the Dutch workplace.

What can you do? Security awareness training, simulation campaigns and email filtering are no longer luxuries, but necessities. Especially for organizations without dedicated IT departments, external support is crucial.

 

One in five small businesses do nothing about cybersecurity

Two-step login is the most commonly used measure, but only 55% of employees say it is mandatory. Small businesses in particular lag behind – 20% take no action at all to be secure online.

This is worrying, because small organizations in particular are often more vulnerable and less resilient to incidents. However, good security does not have to cost a fortune.

 

Good news: willingness to report grows, knowledge increases

80% of employees at companies with clear agreements feel comfortable enough to report cyber incidents. In addition, 34% of employees rate their knowledge as good – up from 2024.

Among ICT managers, the figure is as high as 61%. Yet 43% of this group is concerned about their own online security at work. So there is room for improvement – especially through better tooling and support.

 

Small business cyber resilience grant – up to €1250

The Digital Trust Center is temporarily making available a grant of up to €1250 for small businesses looking to improve their cyber resilience. This grant can be applied for through October 31, 2025 via My Cyber Resilient Business and applies to, among other things, implementation costs of essential security measures.

 

The ALTA-ICT approach: practical, certified and Dutch

At ALTA-ICT, we help Dutch companies structurally increase their digital resilience. Our approach is based on ISO27001, ISO9001 and NEN7510, and is specifically tailored to the Dutch market and legislation (AVG, BIO, NEN). Our solutions are:

• Practical and scalable

• Focused on direct risk reduction

• Includes 24/7 monitoring and support

• Applicable within any budget level

Free consultation for your organization

Want to know how your organization is doing digitally? Schedule a free consultation with one of our experts today. We will help you understand your current situation and realize concrete improvement opportunities.

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Reference

¹https://www.digitaltrustcenter.nl/nieuws/aanzienlijk-gebruik-van-generatieve-ai-onder-medewerkers