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Globalisation, migration and (digital) technological progress have brought about major changes in society. These developments are posing challenges in the field of information technology, governance and security. Befitting of the city of peace, justice and security, The Hague University of Applied Sciences (THUAS) has woven these challenges in both education and applied research.

 

In the field of cyber security, it is of utmost importance for The Netherlands to continue developing knowledge and expertise through state-of-the-art training, innovations and (applied) research. THUAS continuously shapes its role as a reliable knowledge partner on the subject of Cyber Security. 

 

Digital Future

The ‘Digital Future’ is a core theme in THUAS Strategic Plan and knowledge agenda, and will further shape THUAS role as a reliable knowledge partner on this subject. Professors, (lecturer)researchers, students and external partners conduct practice-oriented research on social issues related to the ‘Digital Future’. The focus in this triangle of education, research and workfield/society, is on interdisciplinary cooperation with:

  • government, (international) institutions, industry
  • other knowledge and research institutions.

The theme ‘Digital Future’ is led by THUAS Centre of Expertise Cyber Security and the Centre of Expertise Digital Operations and Finance.

 

Centre of Expertise Cyber Security

THUAS Centre of Expertise Cyber Security (CoECS) was founded in 2015, with the mission to strengthen the cyber resilience of public and private organizations that are themselves less equipped to deal with cyber threats. The CoECS has since built a strong track-record of multidisciplinary research, carried out in several research groups. Visit the CoECS website for an overview of our research groups, team and current research projects.

 

THUAS, in collaboration with key partners Saxion and NHL Stenden Universities of Applied Science, is leading a national research program SPRONG Cyberweerbaar NL (funded by SIA). The goal of Cyberweerbaar NL is to enhance cyber resilience throughout the Netherlands. To accomplish this, a large number of local, regional and national partners and other knowledge institutions have joined the consortium and collaborate together.

 

Education

THUAS has a lot to offer to students and professionals with an interest in cybersecurity:

 

 

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Activities within Security Delta

Cyber Resilience Centre Manufacturing South Holland Set to Launch at ZIE 2024
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08 Mar 2024

Cyber Resilience Centre Manufacturing South Holland Set to Launch at ZIE 2024

Security Innovation Stories: 20 Interviews with Frontrunners on Innovation in Security Domain
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21 Feb 2024

Security Innovation Stories: 20 Interviews with Frontrunners on Innovation in Security Domain

Cyber Resilience Centre Manufacturing South Holland
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13 Feb 2024

Cyber Resilience Centre Manufacturing South Holland

Kick-off Coalition of the Doing Cyber Resilience Centre Manufacturing South Holland
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18 Jan 2024

Kick-off Coalition of the Doing Cyber Resilience Centre Manufacturing South Holland

DTC Subsidy for Cyber Resilience Centre Manufacturing Industry South Holland
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08 Dec 2023

DTC Subsidy for Cyber Resilience Centre Manufacturing Industry South Holland

Roundtable Pentesting for Participants Cyber Resilience Centre Greenport
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05 Dec 2023

Roundtable Pentesting for Participants Cyber Resilience Centre Greenport

Cyber Resilient Event for Growers at Tomatoworld
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24 Nov 2023

Cyber Resilient Event for Growers at Tomatoworld

CW Greenport and Royal FloraHolland Launch 'Cyber Subscription'
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08 Nov 2023

CW Greenport and Royal FloraHolland Launch 'Cyber Subscription'

HSD Advisory Board Welcomes Four New Members
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31 Oct 2023

HSD Advisory Board Welcomes Four New Members

Literatuurstudie: Testen en oefenen
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11 Oct 2023

Literatuurstudie: Testen en oefenen

'CW Greenport on Tour': Crisis Exercise at Avéro Achmea
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28 Sep 2023

'CW Greenport on Tour': Crisis Exercise at Avéro Achmea

Cyber Resilience Center Greenport Organises Cyber Crisis Simulations
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12 Sep 2023

Cyber Resilience Center Greenport Organises Cyber Crisis Simulations

Meeting Place for Cybersecurity Talent: ONE Conference Talent Hub
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31 Aug 2023

Meeting Place for Cybersecurity Talent: ONE Conference Talent Hub

Collaboration to Improve Digital Security of the Life Sciences & Health Sector
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06 Jul 2023

Collaboration to Improve Digital Security of the Life Sciences & Health Sector

Digitale veiligheid van de Life Sciences & Health-sector
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05 Jul 2023

Digitale veiligheid van de Life Sciences & Health-sector

HSD Partners Among Nominees Computable Awards 2023
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04 Jul 2023

HSD Partners Among Nominees Computable Awards 2023

Collective Action Required to Solve Shortage of Cyber and Security Talent
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30 Jun 2023

Collective Action Required to Solve Shortage of Cyber and Security Talent

IT Verband Zuid-Holland Receives €7.1 Million Grant to Reduce Shortage of IT (Security) Talent in SMEs
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16 Jun 2023

IT Verband Zuid-Holland Receives €7.1 Million Grant to Reduce Shortage of IT (Security) Talent in SMEs

Registration One Conference 2023 Now Open
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09 Jun 2023

Registration One Conference 2023 Now Open

The Hague University of Applied Sciences Signs Four-year Collaboration Agreement with Thales
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01 Jun 2023

The Hague University of Applied Sciences Signs Four-year Collaboration Agreement with Thales

Results Human Capital Agenda Security 2019-2022
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17 May 2023

Results Human Capital Agenda Security 2019-2022

IT Verband Zuid-Holland Submits €17 Million Application National Growth Fund for IT (Security) Talent
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03 May 2023

IT Verband Zuid-Holland Submits €17 Million Application National Growth Fund for IT (Security) Talent

Decrypting Cybersecurity in the Netherlands
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25 Apr 2023

Decrypting Cybersecurity in the Netherlands

First CW Greenport Cybercafé on Incident Response
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31 Mar 2023

First CW Greenport Cybercafé on Incident Response

Cyber Resilience Centre Greenport Organises Cyber Crisis Simulation at Rabobank
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08 Mar 2023

Cyber Resilience Centre Greenport Organises Cyber Crisis Simulation at Rabobank

Eind rapport RAAK Publiek-onderzoek naar cyberweerbaarheid
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06 Feb 2023

Eind rapport RAAK Publiek-onderzoek naar cyberweerbaarheid

HHS Student Interviews Joris den Bruinen for Dutch Innovation Podcast
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01 Feb 2023

HHS Student Interviews Joris den Bruinen for Dutch Innovation Podcast

Dutch AI Coalition Discusses the Impact of ChatGPT and Algorithm Transparency in the Security and Justice Sector
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25 Jan 2023

Dutch AI Coalition Discusses the Impact of ChatGPT and Algorithm Transparency in the Security and Justice Sector

Effectiveness of CTF Education
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24 Jan 2023

Effectiveness of CTF Education

3rd Capture the Flag School Competition
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23 Jan 2023

3rd Capture the Flag School Competition

Three Universities of Applied Sciences Get SPRONG Grant for Cyber Resilience Research
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13 Jan 2023

Three Universities of Applied Sciences Get SPRONG Grant for Cyber Resilience Research

AI-MAPS Prepared for Challenge
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11 Jan 2023

AI-MAPS Prepared for Challenge

Handreiking 'Digitale Continuïteit en Weerbaarheid op de Bestuurstafel'
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10 Nov 2022

Handreiking 'Digitale Continuïteit en Weerbaarheid op de Bestuurstafel'

Horticulture Cluster Gains Access to Up-to-date Cyber Threat Information
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04 Nov 2022

Horticulture Cluster Gains Access to Up-to-date Cyber Threat Information

Cyber Resilience Centre Greenport Launched
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09 Oct 2022

Cyber Resilience Centre Greenport Launched

ELSA Lab Defence for Responsible AI Usage Officially Launched
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05 Oct 2022

ELSA Lab Defence for Responsible AI Usage Officially Launched

Hackathon for Good 2022 Opens Call for Challenges
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05 Jul 2022

Hackathon for Good 2022 Opens Call for Challenges

Introducing Three New Members HSD Advisory Board
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25 May 2022

Introducing Three New Members HSD Advisory Board

Two Research Projects Awarded €3 Million Funding within KIC Call ‘Data & Intelligence’
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19 May 2022

Two Research Projects Awarded €3 Million Funding within KIC Call ‘Data & Intelligence’

Greenhouse Horticulture Industry Quiet on Cybersecurity
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04 May 2022

Greenhouse Horticulture Industry Quiet on Cybersecurity

Challenge the Cyber 2022 to Take Place 14 May in The Hague
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02 May 2022

Challenge the Cyber 2022 to Take Place 14 May in The Hague

Cyber Resilience Centre Greenport
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16 Mar 2022

Cyber Resilience Centre Greenport

Cybersecurity Talent From All Over Europe Get Bootcamp in The Hague
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04 Mar 2022

Cybersecurity Talent From All Over Europe Get Bootcamp in The Hague

AI Peace Palace
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02 Mar 2022

AI Peace Palace

Two ELSA Labs on 'Human-Centered AI for an Inclusive Society - Towards an Ecosystem of Trust'
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28 Jan 2022

Two ELSA Labs on 'Human-Centered AI for an Inclusive Society - Towards an Ecosystem of Trust'

PublicSonar Experiences in International Programme
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27 Jan 2022

PublicSonar Experiences in International Programme

Security Education Programmes offered Amidst Growing Demand for Talent
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20 Jan 2022

Security Education Programmes offered Amidst Growing Demand for Talent

DTC Subsidy for Greenport West-Holland Cyber Resilience Centre
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23 Dec 2021

DTC Subsidy for Greenport West-Holland Cyber Resilience Centre

Looking Back at the First Year of Master Cybersecurity Engineering of the HHS
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02 Dec 2021

Looking Back at the First Year of Master Cybersecurity Engineering of the HHS

Naar Een Interventie Tegen Geldezels
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01 Dec 2021

Naar Een Interventie Tegen Geldezels

Van Theorie naar Praktijk
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30 Nov 2021

Van Theorie naar Praktijk

Jaarverslag 2020 - Lectoraat Cybersecurity in het mkb
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30 Nov 2021

Jaarverslag 2020 - Lectoraat Cybersecurity in het mkb

Update: Activities Human Capital Agenda Security 2019-2022
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12 Nov 2021

Update: Activities Human Capital Agenda Security 2019-2022

Attracting and Retaining International Talent: South-Holland Collaboration Started
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06 Nov 2021

Attracting and Retaining International Talent: South-Holland Collaboration Started

Collaboration Against Cybercrime in Horticultural Sector
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01 Oct 2021

Collaboration Against Cybercrime in Horticultural Sector

Consortia Prepare for NWA Synergy Programma Call on AI at HSD Campus
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26 Aug 2021

Consortia Prepare for NWA Synergy Programma Call on AI at HSD Campus

Mapping Trends in Cyber Crisis Management and Resilience with Third HSD Expert Session
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15 Jul 2021

Mapping Trends in Cyber Crisis Management and Resilience with Third HSD Expert Session

Institutes for Higher Education Join Forces in National Lector Platform Security     
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08 Jun 2021

Institutes for Higher Education Join Forces in National Lector Platform Security     

OT and IT Integration: Awareness, Challenges and Opportunities
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31 May 2021

OT and IT Integration: Awareness, Challenges and Opportunities

10 Million Euros Awarded for Solving Cyber Security Issues
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23 Apr 2021

10 Million Euros Awarded for Solving Cyber Security Issues

The Netherlands’ National Growth Fund Awards the Dutch AI Coalition with 276 Million Euros to Accelerate the Opportunities of AI
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10 Apr 2021

The Netherlands’ National Growth Fund Awards the Dutch AI Coalition with 276 Million Euros to Accelerate the Opportunities of AI

Cyber Crisismanagement
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22 Mar 2021

Cyber Crisismanagement

Cybersecurity and -Resilience for South Holland
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22 Mar 2021

Cybersecurity and -Resilience for South Holland

Governments, Businesses and Knowledge Institutions in South Holland Invest € 1.4 Billion in Economy
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18 Mar 2021

Governments, Businesses and Knowledge Institutions in South Holland Invest € 1.4 Billion in Economy

Data Science Initiative Recap
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11 Mar 2021

Data Science Initiative Recap

Deployment of Cyber Security Experts in Higher Technical Education: key take-aways from pilot ‘hybrid teachers’
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04 Mar 2021

Deployment of Cyber Security Experts in Higher Technical Education: key take-aways from pilot ‘hybrid teachers’

HSD Expert Roundtable Crisismanagement: Discussing Potential Collaboration on Scientific Evaluations of Cybercrises
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04 Feb 2021

HSD Expert Roundtable Crisismanagement: Discussing Potential Collaboration on Scientific Evaluations of Cybercrises

The Hague University of Applied Sciences Collaborates with HSD in Search for Hybrid Teachers
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22 Dec 2020

The Hague University of Applied Sciences Collaborates with HSD in Search for Hybrid Teachers

High-Level Indo-Dutch Expert Roundtable Cybersecurity & AI
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10 Dec 2020

High-Level Indo-Dutch Expert Roundtable Cybersecurity & AI

Collaboration Between Businesses and Colleges: Cyber Experts in Education 
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04 Dec 2020

Collaboration Between Businesses and Colleges: Cyber Experts in Education 

Recap Indo-Dutch Digital Cyber Security Mission
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03 Dec 2020

Recap Indo-Dutch Digital Cyber Security Mission

Bootleg Hackers wins 'Hackathon for Good The Hague 2020' with a Solution to Report Environmental Crimes
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01 Dec 2020

Bootleg Hackers wins 'Hackathon for Good The Hague 2020' with a Solution to Report Environmental Crimes

HSD Café Crisismanagement: Application of Technology Before, During, and After Crises
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30 Nov 2020

HSD Café Crisismanagement: Application of Technology Before, During, and After Crises

The Best of Both Worlds: Hybrid Expert or Teacher
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13 Nov 2020

The Best of Both Worlds: Hybrid Expert or Teacher

Province of South Holland Invests in Human Capital and 'Lifelong Development'
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11 Nov 2020

Province of South Holland Invests in Human Capital and 'Lifelong Development'

Cyber Crime Unit of The Hague Police Force Inform Students about Cybercrime
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28 Oct 2020

Cyber Crime Unit of The Hague Police Force Inform Students about Cybercrime

Indo-Dutch Cyber Security Digital Mission  
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16 Oct 2020

Indo-Dutch Cyber Security Digital Mission  

Cybermetrics for Healthcare
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16 Oct 2020

Cybermetrics for Healthcare

Pilot Deployment of Hybrid Cyber Security Teachers in Technical Vocational Education
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15 Oct 2020

Pilot Deployment of Hybrid Cyber Security Teachers in Technical Vocational Education

Pilot Deployment of Hybrid Cyber Security Teachers in Middle- and Higher Level Technical Education
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14 Oct 2020

Pilot Deployment of Hybrid Cyber Security Teachers in Middle- and Higher Level Technical Education

Online Expert Roundtable Crisis Management
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12 Oct 2020

Online Expert Roundtable Crisis Management

South Holland Growth Agenda
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25 Sep 2020

South Holland Growth Agenda

New Chairman HSD Advisory Board
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15 Jun 2020

New Chairman HSD Advisory Board

HSD Research: Utilization of Transactional Environment for Safety & Security within Multinationals
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13 Jun 2020

HSD Research: Utilization of Transactional Environment for Safety & Security within Multinationals

Partners and Advisory Board Members Contribute to HSD Strategy 2020-2025
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13 May 2020

Partners and Advisory Board Members Contribute to HSD Strategy 2020-2025

Collaboration in South Holland to Educate Thousands for Additional IT Workforce
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11 Mar 2020

Collaboration in South Holland to Educate Thousands for Additional IT Workforce

MRDH Invests in Regional Education Programmes
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06 Dec 2019

MRDH Invests in Regional Education Programmes

Students Come up With Solutions for Issues of Ministry of Justice and Security
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05 Dec 2019

Students Come up With Solutions for Issues of Ministry of Justice and Security

New on SecurityTalent.nl: Career Navigator in Safety & Security
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22 Nov 2019

New on SecurityTalent.nl: Career Navigator in Safety & Security

Results International Cyber Security Summer School 2019
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07 Nov 2019

Results International Cyber Security Summer School 2019

About a Challenge and a Bicycle in the Mailbox
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17 Oct 2019

About a Challenge and a Bicycle in the Mailbox

International Students Expand Their Knowledge on Cybersecurity in The Hague
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27 Aug 2019

International Students Expand Their Knowledge on Cybersecurity in The Hague

Safety & Security of SMEs and the Future Demand for Talent
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03 Jul 2019

Safety & Security of SMEs and the Future Demand for Talent

Critical Success Factors for Smart Safety & Security Initiatives
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27 Jun 2019

Critical Success Factors for Smart Safety & Security Initiatives

Shared Insights During Cybersecurity Recruitment Seminar
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26 Jun 2019

Shared Insights During Cybersecurity Recruitment Seminar

66 Parties Sign Agreement to Improve Labour Market South-Holland
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24 Jun 2019

66 Parties Sign Agreement to Improve Labour Market South-Holland

Smart Secure Resilient Cities
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05 Jun 2019

Smart Secure Resilient Cities

Launched: Human Capital Agenda Security 2019-2022
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23 May 2019

Launched: Human Capital Agenda Security 2019-2022

Results Human Capital Action Agenda Cyber Security 2016-2018
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16 Apr 2019

Results Human Capital Action Agenda Cyber Security 2016-2018

Introduction New HSD Advisory Board
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04 Apr 2019

Introduction New HSD Advisory Board

Graduation of Interdisciplinary Master Cyber Security
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11 Feb 2019

Graduation of Interdisciplinary Master Cyber Security

New Master Cyber Security Engineering on HSD Campus
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29 Jan 2019

New Master Cyber Security Engineering on HSD Campus

Retraining through Security à la Carte: Submit your Future Talent Needs!
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19 Dec 2018

Retraining through Security à la Carte: Submit your Future Talent Needs!

Kick-Off Pilot 'Cyberwerf': MBO-Students Raise Cyber Security Awareness amongst SMEs
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09 Oct 2018

Kick-Off Pilot 'Cyberwerf': MBO-Students Raise Cyber Security Awareness amongst SMEs

Dutch Companies and Knowledge Institutions form Collaboration to Expand into India
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04 Oct 2018

Dutch Companies and Knowledge Institutions form Collaboration to Expand into India

Recap Kick-off 'Future Jobs and Talent Pool in Safety & Security'
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20 Jun 2018

Recap Kick-off 'Future Jobs and Talent Pool in Safety & Security'

Registration for Master’s Programme Cyber Security Start February 2019 Now Open
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18 May 2018

Registration for Master’s Programme Cyber Security Start February 2019 Now Open

Graduation of Second Cohort Students from Executive Master's Programme Cyber Security
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08 Feb 2018

Graduation of Second Cohort Students from Executive Master's Programme Cyber Security

Call for Survey on Data Breach Management Under the GDPR
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06 Feb 2018

Call for Survey on Data Breach Management Under the GDPR

 Start Fourth Cohort Executive Master’s Programme Cyber Security
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18 Jan 2018

Start Fourth Cohort Executive Master’s Programme Cyber Security

High-Tech IT Lab Opened in The Hague
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05 Oct 2017

High-Tech IT Lab Opened in The Hague

Recap Cyber Security Week 2017
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03 Oct 2017

Recap Cyber Security Week 2017

Cyber Security Week: Together we Secure the Future
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21 Jun 2017

Cyber Security Week: Together we Secure the Future

Visit Criminal Justice Chain to The Hague Security Delta
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01 Jun 2017

Visit Criminal Justice Chain to The Hague Security Delta

New Research Agenda: The Human Factor in Cyber Crime and Cyber Security
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19 May 2017

New Research Agenda: The Human Factor in Cyber Crime and Cyber Security

IBM Becomes New Premium Partner and Present its Challenges on Internet of Things (IoT) during HSD Café IoT
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18 May 2017

IBM Becomes New Premium Partner and Present its Challenges on Internet of Things (IoT) during HSD Café IoT

ROC Mondriaan Launches First MBO ‘Secure Programming’ course
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17 May 2017

ROC Mondriaan Launches First MBO ‘Secure Programming’ course

Announced: First MBO-Level Elective Course ‘Secure Programming’
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18 Apr 2017

Announced: First MBO-Level Elective Course ‘Secure Programming’

King Willem-Alexander Visits The Hague Security Delta
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23 Mar 2017

King Willem-Alexander Visits The Hague Security Delta

Registration Opened for Master’s Programme Cyber Security Academy Starting January 2018
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21 Mar 2017

Registration Opened for Master’s Programme Cyber Security Academy Starting January 2018

First Executive Master Programme Cyber Security Students Graduating
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09 Feb 2017

First Executive Master Programme Cyber Security Students Graduating

HSD Partners Involved in Dutch Cyber Collective For SMEs
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02 Jan 2017

HSD Partners Involved in Dutch Cyber Collective For SMEs

Publication ‘Human Capital Agenda Cyber Security’ and updated website Securitytalent.nl
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21 Dec 2016

Publication ‘Human Capital Agenda Cyber Security’ and updated website Securitytalent.nl

How to Get There Summit & Doing Business with Government
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18 Nov 2016

How to Get There Summit & Doing Business with Government

Launch of PACT project HSD Campus - Connecting Intermediate Vocational Education (MBO) and Cyber Security Job Market
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21 Jun 2016

Launch of PACT project HSD Campus - Connecting Intermediate Vocational Education (MBO) and Cyber Security Job Market

The Hague University Joins Forces with Thales in Research Cyber Security
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13 Jun 2016

The Hague University Joins Forces with Thales in Research Cyber Security

1.5 Million Available to Create Bridges between Intermediate Vocational Education (MBO) and Cyber Security Job Market
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31 May 2016

1.5 Million Available to Create Bridges between Intermediate Vocational Education (MBO) and Cyber Security Job Market

Cyber Security Academy Develops New Master Cyber Security Engineer
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02 Mar 2016

Cyber Security Academy Develops New Master Cyber Security Engineer

The Hague University of Applied Sciences Launches Cyber Security Centre of Expertise
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26 Nov 2015

The Hague University of Applied Sciences Launches Cyber Security Centre of Expertise

HSD Network Establishes Connections with ‘U.S. Hotbed for Cyber Security Entrepreneurship’
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19 Oct 2015

HSD Network Establishes Connections with ‘U.S. Hotbed for Cyber Security Entrepreneurship’

Start Executive Master’s Programme Cyber Security
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14 Jan 2015

Start Executive Master’s Programme Cyber Security

International Media Visit HSD Campus
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03 Dec 2014

International Media Visit HSD Campus

Article about Background Executive Master's Cyber Security in Magazine ‘Information Security’
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12 Jun 2014

Article about Background Executive Master's Cyber Security in Magazine ‘Information Security’

Free Practical Research for Companies: Audit on Quality, Safety & Security or Environmental Issues
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09 Apr 2014

Free Practical Research for Companies: Audit on Quality, Safety & Security or Environmental Issues

Looking for Work Placements for Students Safety & Security Management
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28 Jan 2014

Looking for Work Placements for Students Safety & Security Management

HSD Proudly Presents: Board Members and Executive Committee
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10 Jul 2013

HSD Proudly Presents: Board Members and Executive Committee

Start Cyber Security Academy in The Hague
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11 Mar 2013

Start Cyber Security Academy in The Hague

Highly rated new MBO (level 4) course for Safety & Security
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04 Mar 2013

Highly rated new MBO (level 4) course for Safety & Security

Opening of The Hague Security Delta office
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20 Nov 2012

Opening of The Hague Security Delta office

Start 'Pieken in de Delta' HSD-project
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01 Nov 2010

Start 'Pieken in de Delta' HSD-project