Dennis Broeders, professor of global security and technology at ISGA (Institute of Security and Global Affairs), together with two partners, has been granted a major European project: EU Cyber Direct. Together with EU ISS and Carnegie Europe, ISGA forms a new consortium for 3 years with a total budget…

The Hague Program on International Cyber Security focuses on the various modes of governance that states and other actors can bring into play to deal with and shape the strategic challenges in the digital environment. This years conference focused on international cyber security and the role of the…

The new minor 'Cyber Security Governance Essentials' will start in September 2021. Third year bachelor students of The Leiden Institute of Advanced Computer Science (LIACS) and of the BSc Security Studies of the Institute of Security and Global Affairs (ISGA) who would like to deepen their knowledge…

A new year, a new project, a new name: The Hague Program on International Cyber Security. Professor Global Security and Technology Dennis Broeders was awarded a grant of 2 million Euros by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Dr. Els de Busser, assistant professor and researcher at the Institute of Security and Global Affairs, as principal investigator of a consortia, has been awarded 1.45 million euros for a project called C-SIDe.

Creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive environment where all students feel welcome is one of Leiden University’s main priorities. Hence, The POPcorner is building a community around creative social binding activities.

FSW building, Wassenaarseweg 52, 2333 AK, Leiden

FSW building, Wassenaarseweg 52, 2333 AK, Leiden

Gorlaeus Building, Einsteinweg 55, 2333 CC, Leiden

Academy Building, Rapenburg 73, 2311 GJ, Leiden

FSW building, Wassenaarseweg 52, 2333 AK, Leiden

With a trip through the Netherlands, the preparations for the graduation of the Master Cyber Security had already started weeks ago. The apotheosis took place on Thursday, the 11th of February. A report of a digital graduation ceremony.

Gorlaeus Building, Einsteinweg 55, 2333 CC, Leiden

FSW building, Wassenaarseweg 52, 2333 AK, Leiden

FSW building, Wassenaarseweg 52, 2333 AK, Leiden

Gorlaeus Building, Einsteinweg 55, 2333 CC, Leiden

During Cyberweek, from 17-24 October, the Faculty of Governance and Global Affairs (FGGA) highlighted its research and teaching on cybersecurity, digital developments, and their impact on society.

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LUMC Research Building, Einthovenweg 20, 2333 ZC, Leiden

Academy Building, Rapenburg 73, 2311 GJ, Leiden

LUMC Education Building, Hippocratespad 21, 2333 ZD, Leiden

FSW building, Wassenaarseweg 52, 2333 AK, Leiden

FSW building, Wassenaarseweg 52, 2333 AK, Leiden

Cybersecurity doesn’t start with your first job – it starts with your first phone. According to Sofian Fesenko, a student of Crisis and Security Management (CSM), digital resilience needs to be built from a young age. That’s why he developed an educational card game to raise children’s awareness of…

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Secret services are engaging in increasingly extreme forms of cyber espionage. But nobody talks about this. Dennis Broeders knows why and is trying to have an open conversation about new forms of espionage. As Professor of Global Security and Technology, he will give his inaugural lecture on Friday…

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On 6 and 7 December, the third edition of the Closing the Gap conference will be held in The Hague, hosted by EU Cyber Direct.

The Hague Threat Intelligence Exchange (Hague TIX) is happening on 12 June 2023. Monica Kaminska, Assistant Professor of International Security and Technology at the Institute of Security and Global Affairs, is one of the organisers of this unique conference ‘which brings together cyber threat intelligence…

From a vegan community kitchen to a green framework for drug development: sustainability became more visible in everyday campus life at Leiden University in 2025.

Within a single generation, the digital world has changed completely: from a technical niche for ‘nerds’ to a reality that affects everyone. Cyberattacks, data breaches and system failures can disrupt essential social processes. How can we ensure that our society remains digitally resilient?