Glossary

ABDO (General Security Requirements for Defence Contracts)

Dutch security standard for companies executing classified contracts for the Ministry of Defence, with requirements for physical and information security.

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ABDO (Algemene Beveiligingseisen voor Defensieopdrachten) is the Dutch security baseline for organizations handling classified information on behalf of the Ministry of Defence. It defines mandatory security measures for both physical and information security.

ABDO compliance is required for any contractor working with classified Dutch defence information and covers aspects like facility security, personnel vetting, encryption requirements, and incident reporting procedures.

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