The Dutch Safety Board has been investigating security breaches due to vulnerabilities in software from Citrix. The Board also conducted investigations into other, similar incidents.
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Incidents
Company network
Citrix-server
Vulnerabilities in Citrix and other software have led to insecurities for organizations that use this software and for those who depend on these organizations.
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Software
Software products are always vulnerable. Manufacturers add new features to existing products, reuse existing components or build layers into the architecture.
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Organizations
Organizations do not always have the expertise and capacity to analyze, weigh up and take measures against risks, or do not see the urgency of doing so.
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Incident management
There is no national structure for the management of digital incidents in the Netherlands that allows for timely warning of all potential victims.
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Policy
Reaching global agreements on secure software and cyber attacks is difficult because of differences between nations and national intelligence and enforcement activities.
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Learning from incidents
Parties involved in the digital domain can learn better from incidents. Lessons from incidents should also be disseminated as widely as possible.
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Recommendations
Digital dependence and the threat of security breaches are increasing. Rapid and fundamental action is needed to prevent societal disruption.
To the relevant European Commissioners: Create European legislature that leads to safer software and that establishes the liability of manufacturers for the consequences of software vulnerabilities.
To software manufacturers: Develop good practices with other manufacturers to make software safer and more secure.
To software manufacturers: Warn and help your customers quickly and effectively when vulnerabilities in software are detected..
To the Dutch Cabinet and to organizations in the Netherlands that use software: Ensure that all potential victims of cyber attacks are alerted quickly and effectively.
To the Dutch Cabinet: Require all organizations to account for the way in which they manage digital risks.
To the relevant Dutch ministers: Encourage that organisations and consumers jointly formulate and enforce safety and security requirements for software manufacturers.
To the Dutch Cabinet: Create a legal basis for the management of digital safety and security.