For organizations in the public sector, business-critical applications are indispensable. They form the core of digital services for citizens, businesses, and chain partners. Think of customer portals, registration systems, or internal platforms for policy implementation. The reliability, availability, and security of these systems are crucial. And this is exactly where the Baseline Information Security Government (BIO) comes into play.
The BIO sets mandatory information security requirements for governments and organizations working on their behalf. The goal: to protect data, ensure continuity, and strengthen trust in the government. Hosting is a critical link in this. At Shock Media, we understand this better than anyone and offer hosting solutions that are demonstrably BIO-compliant.
What is the Baseline Information Security Government (BIO)?
The BIO is the government-wide framework for information security. It is the mandatory standard for national government bodies, municipalities, provinces, and water authorities. The BIO is based on the international standard ISO/IEC 27001 and sets out concrete security requirements regarding the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information.
For government agencies and their suppliers, this means they must demonstrably meet strict security standards. Shock Media offers fully Managed Cloud solutions in which these requirements are assured.
How does Shock Media comply with the BIO?
Our Cloud infrastructure and processes are designed according to the highest standards for information security, quality, compliance, and privacy. This is periodically tested and assured by independent external audits. This means we not only comply with the ISO 27001, NEN 7510, and ISO 9001 standards, but we also have extensive SOC 2 and ISAE 3402 Assurance reports. By meeting these internationally recognized certifications and Assurance standards, we offer a broader foundation for information security, quality assurance, and compliance:
- ISO 27001 – International standard for managing information security.
- NEN 7510 – Dutch standard for information security in the healthcare sector.
- ISO 9001 – International standard for quality management and process improvement.
- SOC 2 – International Assurance standard for IT service providers focused on security and privacy.
- ISAE 3402 – International Assurance standard for controlling processes related to financial reporting.
BIO for government institutions and chain partners
Organizations that process data for or on behalf of governments are also bound by the BIO. Think of IT service providers, Digital Agencies, and software suppliers. In these cases, it is essential that your Managed hosting provider not only understands what the BIO entails but also demonstrably acts accordingly.
At Shock Media, we help organizations set up their Cloud infrastructure to be BIO-compliant. Whether it concerns custom applications for a municipality, a customer portal for a water authority, or a Haven compliant cloud solution for a government organization: we provide a secure foundation that meets all relevant requirements.
Transparent, demonstrable, and future-oriented
Compliance is not a snapshot. That is why we continuously invest in process optimization, training, and independent assessments. We are transparent in what we do and how we demonstrate it. Whether it is an audit report, a technical explanation, or a joint risk analysis: we are ready to think along with you.
Ready for BIO-compliant hosting?
Are you a government organization or do you work on behalf of one or more public organizations? Then it is essential that your hosting partner is BIO-compliant. At Shock Media we offer the certainty, expertise, and support needed to work confidently on digital services.
Would you like to know more about BIO-compliant hosting or schedule a non-binding consultation? Please feel free to contact us.
