Dutch Socialist Party MP Sharon Gesthuizen argues (among other things):
“The security of IT systems can only be properly tested by subjecting them to cyber attacks within an actual, working internet environment. Such an attack should obviously be conducted by an expert; within the hacker community one can find a lot of those geniuses. By organizing a joint effort, enabling these hackers to execute targeted attacks, within an overall setup facilitated by the government, IT security can be put to the test in the best possible way.”
Dutch language news article:
http://www.automatiseringgids.nl/nieuws/2012/35/gesthuizen-sp-laat-hackers-helpen-beveiligen
Meanwhile, Dutch civil rights organization Bits of Freedom is supporting the views of Gesthuizen stating that she has published “a good memo” and “important topics are being covered”.
Dutch language Tweet: https://twitter.com/bitsoffreedom/status/240738257653092352
Previously:
Dutch Socialist Party Releases Comprehensive IT Strategy: No Ban On Downloading From An Illegal Source. Wants Copy Levy Or A Broader Internet Levy
http://vrritti.com/2012/08/29/dutch-socialist-party-releases-comprehensive-it-strategy-no-ban-on-downloading-from-an-illegal-source-wants-copy-levy-or-a-broader-internet-levy/
