Online workshop: Cybersecurity in the cultural sector

Do you work in a museum, theater, heritage institution, festival, or other cultural organization? Then you know how dependent you are on digital systems. Think of ticketing, audience data, CRM, and digital collections.

But what if your organization faces phishing, ransomware, or a data breach? Cyberattacks are becoming more frequent, even in the cultural sector. In this practical online workshop, learn how to make your organization digitally resilient. In four clear steps, you will work on a plan of action for a secure digital foundation in just two hours.

Map out your key digital systems and data
Gain insight into risks and appropriate measures
Take concrete steps toward structural cybersecurity in your organization

DEN Academy

Digital risks are no longer exclusive to large companies. Cultural organizations also face them. A single wrong click on a phishing email, a poorly secured system, or a weak password can be enough. 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 measures in time. 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 toward a safe digital work environment.

Who is this workshop for?

This workshop is specifically for:

Anyone working in museums, theaters, heritage houses, festivals, and other cultural institutions
IT staff in the cultural sector
Heads of operations and information managers
Directors and management
Employees who want to work on cybersecurity
Marketers who want to examine how secure their tools are

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 Cybersecurity roadmap by DEN.

Identify your 'crown jewels'
Which digital processes and data are indispensable? For example, your ticketing system, visitor data, or digital collection. You will learn the impact if these systems fail.
Determine your risk acceptance
Which risks can you accept? Which risks must you truly mitigate? You will learn to make informed choices.
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. Learn how to make security an integral part of your organization.

What will you gain?

After this workshop, you will know where to start and how to proceed.

Directly applicable tools
Practical tools and examples
Insight into digital risks in the cultural sector
First concrete steps toward digital resilience
Awareness within your organization

Practical information

Date: Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Time: 10:00 – 12:00
Location: Online (interactive workshop)
Price: €29.95 per participant

Go to the workshop on October 8

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