BIO2
Complying with the BIO2
The Baseline Informatiebeveiliging Overheid (BIO2) is the mandatory information security baseline for Dutch government organisations, based on ISO 27001 and ISO 27002.
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- Governance, risk & compliance
When the BIO2 is mandatory
Government organisations are required to apply the BIO2, and suppliers are often passed this requirement in contracts.
Without a structured process, compliance depends on isolated actions rather than a coherent system.
Your organisation is (part of) a government body
A government client asks for demonstrable BIO2 compliance
A self-assessment or audit is scheduled
What a failed audit means
Insufficient compliance can lead to failed audits and friction with regulators or clients.
As a supplier, lacking BIO2 compliance can cost you a contract with a government organisation.
What the standard asks of your organisation
The BIO2 requires a risk-based approach to information security, with mandatory baseline controls and an ongoing accountability process.
A risk assessment per information system
Baseline controls covering access, continuity and incident response
An accountability process (in control statement)
Alignment with the ISO 27001/27002 structure
Periodic assessment and audits
The BIO2 translated into practice
Vedeum knows the government context and helps you translate the BIO2 practically for your organisation.
Baseline assessment
We map the current situation against the BIO2.
Implementation
We help set up baseline controls and accountability processes.
Assessment
We carry out an internal assessment and prepare you for audits.
Embedding
We help make the BIO2 part of regular operations.
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Tell us where your organisation stands. We will think through the first steps with you.
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