Dutch businesses lack contingency plans for cyber and physical attacks

Quick summary

Over half of Dutch businesses have no contingency plans for cyberattacks, blackouts, or infrastructure disruptions, leaving the country's economy vulnerable to cascading failures across supply chains.

Why it matters

If your suppliers, logistics partners, or service providers lack backup plans, a single outage could disrupt your operations, delay deliveries, or cut off access to essential services—and you may have no warning or recourse.

Key takeaways

• ›Over 50% of Dutch businesses have made no contingency plans for cyberattacks, electricity blackouts or infrastructure disruptions.
• ›The vulnerability spans the entire economic foundation, with companies across sectors similarly unprepared.
• ›Supply chain continuity is at risk when most businesses lack backup systems or alternative operational procedures.
• ›Incidents of cyberattacks and infrastructure disruptions are increasing in frequency across Europe, yet Dutch preparedness remains static.