Digital risks are no longer just an issue for large companies. Cultural organizations face them too. A wrong click on a phishing email, a poorly secured system, or a weak password can already cause trouble. The consequences can be unpleasant: visitor data may leak, systems may temporarily fail, or important files may become inaccessible. This costs time, money, and trust.
That is why it is important to take timely measures. With the right basic agreements and a clear plan, you can prevent many problems. In this workshop, DEN helps you gain an overview and work step by step towards a secure digital work environment.
Who is this workshop for?
This workshop is specifically for:
- IT staff in the cultural sector
- Heads of operations and information managers
- Directors and management
- Employees who want to work on cybersecurity
- Anyone working in museums, theaters, heritage institutions, festivals, and other cultural organizations
You don’t need to be a technical expert. The workshop is practical and suitable for all levels.
What will you learn? Four steps to cybersecurity
We work with the DEN Cybersecurity Step-by-Step Plan (opens in new tab).
Identify your 'crown jewels'
Which digital processes and data are indispensable? For instance, your ticketing system, visitor data, or digital collection. You will learn what the impact is if these systems fail.
Determine your risk acceptance
Which risks can you accept? Which risks must you absolutely mitigate? You will learn to make informed decisions.
Implement control measures
Which technical and organizational measures really help? Think of clear roles, policies, agreements with suppliers, and IT security.
Monitor, train, and evaluate
Cybersecurity is not a one-time action. You will learn how to make security an integral part of your organization.
What will it bring you?
Immediately applicable tools
Practical tools and examples
Insight into digital risks in the cultural sector
First concrete steps towards digital resilience
Awareness within your organization
Practical information
Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Time: 10:00 – 12:00
Location: Online (interactive workshop)
Price: €29.95 per participant
Contribute to resilient heritage
Cybersecurity is an important part of crisis preparedness. During the Resilient Heritage Action Day, we take steps together to better protect cultural heritage. Don’t wait until something goes wrong.
Register today for May 13 and reserve your spot for €29.95. Together, we make the cultural sector digitally resilient.
This online workshop takes place during the national Resilient Heritage Action Day 2026 (May 13). In the week of May 11, the Netherlands reflects on the protection of our cultural heritage in times of crisis. Think of war, climate change, natural disasters, and cyberattacks. Initiators such as the Dutch UNESCO Commission, Blue Shield Netherlands, and Cultural Emergency Response call on the sector to take action.
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