The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) is a joint venture between government bodies and business enterprises aimed at forging an integrated approach to cyber security. The Dutch Government Computer Emergency Response Team (GovCert), which since 1 August 2011 has fallen under the National Coordinator for Security and Counterterrorism (NCTV), will serve as a basis for the new Centre. The Centre combines tactical and operational knowledge and expertise from the government and business sectors. By doing so, it gains a clearer understanding of threats and developments and is better able to help deal with incidents and make decisions in digital security emergencies.