Cyber resilience is crucial to the security of your business. Whether you are a sole proprietor or have a company with up to 50 employees, it is important to guard against cyber attacks. But what if you don’t have the resources to invest in digital technology? Good news! Thanks to the My Cyber Resilient Business grant, you can receive financial support to improve your company’s cyber security.
Below we list the most important details for you! 👇
What is the My Cyber Resilient Business grant? 💻
- For whom. 🏢
- Companies up to and including 50 employees
- Zzp’ers
- Annual sales of up to €10 million
- Grant rate:
- 50% of the acquisition or implementation value of a digital technology
- Maximum contribution of €1,250
- Budget:
- Total available: €1,000,000
- Still available: 96% (€960,446) at Sept. 30, 2024
What cyber security measures are eligible? 🛡️
The grant applies to investments in products or services that contribute to your company’s cyber resilience. Consider:
- Secure network access/wifi 🌐
- Password manager 🔑
- Two-factor authentication (2FA) and multifactor authentication (MFA) 🔒
- Patch management 🛠️
- Antivirus software 🦠
- Set up and test backups 💾
- Risk inventory and evaluation (RI&E) 📊
- Cyber awareness trainings 🎓
What does not qualify? ❌
Not everything falls within the subsidy scheme. For example, the following are excluded:
- Products/services that do not fit within the 8 cyber resilience measures.
- Purchases made before Sept. 2, 2024.
- Charges for more accounts/services than there are employed persons at your company.
How does the application work? 📝
- CyberSafe Check complete
Use the Digital Trust Center’s CyberSafe Check tool to get advice on relevant measures for your company. You will need this advice for the grant application.
- Submit grant application
Gather invoices and proof of payment for cyber security measures implemented. You can submit your application to the Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland (RVO) through their platform. For this you need eHerkenning level 2+.
- Wait for approval
Within 8 weeks you will receive a decision on your application. If approved, you will receive the grant amount within 2 weeks.
Helpful dates and deadlines 📅
- Application period:
Start: September 2, 2024, 09:00
End: December 31, 2024, 17:00
Make sure your application is complete and comes in on time because the budget can run out quickly! 💨
Want to know more? ℹ️
Want to learn more about the details or have questions about the CyberSafe Check? Visit the scheme’s official page or contact the Digital Trust Center.
With this grant, you will have the opportunity to strengthen your business digitally and better arm yourself against cyber threats. Don’t miss this opportunity and make sure your business stays safe and resilient! 💪🌐 Want to learn more about how to increase your cyber resilience with our Modern Workplace? Visit our Modern Workplace page and find out how we can help your business grow in a secure digital environment! 🚀
