Digital risks are no longer something that only large companies face. Cultural organizations also encounter them. A wrong click on a phishing email, a poorly secured system, or a weak password can already 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’s why it’s important to take measures in time. With the right basic agreements and a clear plan, many problems can be prevented. In this workshop, DEN helps you gain an overview and work step by step toward a secure 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
- Staff who want to work on cybersecurity
- Marketers who want to investigate 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 from 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 about the impact if these systems fail.
Determine your risk acceptance
Which risks can you accept? Which risks must you really mitigate? You will learn to make informed choices.
Implement control measures
Which technical and organizational measures are truly effective? 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 you gain?
Immediately 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: Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Time: 10:00 – 12:00
Location: Online (interactive workshop)
Price: €29.95 per participant
Cybercrime seems like something that happens to other organizations until you’re in the middle of it yourself. The British National Museum of Royal Navy and a Dutch library experienced firsthand what happens when systems fail, data is at risk, and no one knows the extent of the damage. Listen to episode 6 of DEN's podcast Cultuurshift season 3 to hear how they experienced these cyberattacks.
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