BIO: Information Security for the Dutch Public Sector
Integrity as a Foundation for Public Trust
For Dutch government entities and their critical suppliers, the BIO is the unified standard for information security. Maintaining compliance is essential not only for internal governance but for the integrity of the entire intergovernmental network.
An independent audit from Noordbeek provides verified assurance that your organization meets the mandatory security levels (BBN), ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of public data.
BIO and the Cyberbeveiligingswet (NIS2)
Rigorous BIO Evaluation
Our audits are specifically designed to address the unique structure of the BIO, which builds upon ISO/IEC 27001 while adding mandatory government-specific controls.
BBN Level Alignment
Government-Specific Controls
Interoperability
& Chain Security
Public Sector Expertise from Day One
We move beyond the binary “checklist” approach. Our auditors understand the operational and political sensitivities of the Dutch “Overheid”.
Senior Lead Auditors
Your audit is conducted by professionals with deep experience in governmental informatics and the BIO framework. We eliminate the need for client-led orientation.
Pragmatic Assessment
We focus on the functional effectiveness of your controls within a public sector context. Our goal is to ensure your compliance is technically substantiated and durable.
Independent Governance
To maintain absolute impartiality, certification and assurance decisions are made by our Independent Certification Committee.
Formally Recognized Authority
Noordbeek Certification is an accredited body supervised by the Dutch Accreditation Council (RvA). This oversight ensures that your BIO-aligned audit carries the necessary weight with oversight bodies, intergovernmental partners, and the Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations (BZK).
