Preparing for Digital Disruption

Research for policy, pp. 33–57

Abstract

Abstract Prevention is better than cure, goes the adage. There is much to be said for prevention, especially when there is a chance to avoid the consequences of disruption altogether. But even if we take every preventive measure under the sun, we can never entirely exclude the possibility of serious disruption to the normal functioning of society. We therefore need to be prepared and to have early-warning mechanisms that can alert us when things are going awry. If disruption does occur, adequate follow-up action is vital. Recovery and reconstruction are key if society is to resume its normal functioning as rapidly as possible.

Authors 3

1. Erik Schrijvers

   Scientific Council for Government Policy

   Affiliation as printed

   Senior Research Fellow Netherlands Scientific Council for Government Policy The Hague , The Netherlands

   Senior Research Fellow, Netherlands Scientific Council for Government Policy, The Hague, The Netherlands

2. J.E.J. Prins

   Scientific Council for Government Policy

   Affiliation as printed

   NCCIC National Cyber Security and Communications Integration Centre NCSC National Cyber Security Centre NCTV Nationaal Coördinator Terrorismebestrijding en Veiligheid (National

   Senior Research Fellow Netherlands Scientific Council for Government Policy The Hague , The Netherlands

   Chair and Member of the Council, Netherlands Scientific Council for Government Policy, The Hague, The Netherlands

3. Reijer Passchier Aachen

   Leiden University

   Affiliation as printed

   Assistant Professor Leiden University Leiden , The Netherlands

   Department of Public Law