Are you prepared for a cyber incident?
Do you want to actively work on cybersecurity within your organization? Follow the learning path below or jump in wherever you want.
Short introduction: free online Lunch & Learn (September 8)
Discover in 45 minutes what an incident and recovery plan is, what components it should include, and how to use it to minimize the impact of cyber incidents. You will be introduced to DEN's new guide and receive practical tools to get started yourself. Of course, there will be room for questions.
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Basic knowledge: online workshop on cybersecurity in the cultural sector (October 8)
Want to first establish a solid foundation? In this online workshop, you will learn how to enhance your organization's digital resilience. You will gain insight into your organization's key processes, systems, and data, as well as the associated risks. Additionally, you will learn which technical and organizational measures help prevent cyber incidents and how to make cybersecurity a structural part of your organization.
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Advanced: workshop cybersecurity: create an incident and recovery plan (November 17)
Ready for the next step? During this workshop, you will work on a first, workable draft of an incident and recovery plan for your organization. You will gain insight into your organization's risks and critical systems, learn how to clearly organize roles, responsibilities, and communication, and receive concrete tools to further develop and embed your plan within the organization. By the end, you will not only have more knowledge but also a concrete basis to move forward with immediately.
The DEN Cybersecurity Scan 2026
In 2023, we conducted research on digital security among cultural organizations. It revealed, among other things, that three out of ten organizations experienced a cyber incident in the past three years.
We are curious to see to what extent cultural organizations are aware of the risks three years later and how they protect themselves. This helps us gain insights and develop offerings accordingly. All participants from the cultural sector are welcome, even if you are not responsible for IT or cybersecurity.
Fill out the questionnaire and stand a chance to win free participation in the workshop Cybersecurity: create an incident and recovery plan on November 17, 2026 (opens in new tab), worth € 249. Filling out the questionnaire takes about 10 minutes.
Tools and methods to get you started
Resilient in the digital world: getting started with cybersecurity
Cultural institutions are increasingly becoming targets of cyberattacks. Digital collections, audience data, and internal processes are valuable and therefore attractive to cybercriminals. The Ministry of Education, Culture, and Science (OCW) emphasized the urgency of cybersecurity in a letter to collection managers and owners at the end of 2025: cyber resilience is no longer a side issue but a necessary condition to continue working safely and sustainably in the future.
How well is your organization prepared for digital threats and the consequences if something does go wrong? Whether you work at a large museum, a small archive, or a local venue, every organization is at risk. By taking action now, you not only reduce the likelihood of an incident but also ensure that you can recover quickly, minimize damage, and maintain the continuity of your work.
To make your organization digitally resilient, it is important to focus on prevention but also on recovery. It is not a matter of 'doing it once and being done,' but cybersecurity is constantly evolving.
Practical examples
Affected by a cyberattack?
Has your organization been affected by a cyberattack? Then contact the National Cyber Security Centre (opens in new tab).
