Leiden University’s Faculty of Governance and Global Affairs (FGGA) is one of seven faculties of Leiden University. FGGA is an internationally acclaimed knowledge centre based in the heart of city of The Hague, that approaches Global Challenges from a political, sociological, economic and public affairs viewpoint.
The Institute of Security and Global Affairs (ISGA), one of the three scientific institutes of the faculty, is specialised in security issues. Main themes within this specialisation are Terrorism and Political Violence, Security and Cyberspace, Governance of Crises and Diplomacy and Global Affairs.
Leiden University is one of the founding partners of the Cyber Security Academy The Hague (CSA), which they founded together with Delft University of Technology and The Hague University of Applied Sciences. At the CSA scholars and lecturers together with experts from private and public sectors translate cyber security related issues into a varied range of multidisciplinary learning tracks for highly educated professionals.
The Cyber Security Academy initiates and stimulates the development and supervises the implementation of innovative Master’s degree programmes, several shorter courses, masterclasses and tailored tracks in the field of cyber security. Click here for more information on the CSA or contact programme manager of CSA.
More information about the Faculty can be found here.
Activities within Security Delta
Looking Back at ONE Conference 2025
ICSSS Marks 10 Years as The Hague's Cybersecurity Talent Hub
International Cyber Security Summer School Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Inspiring Edition in The Hague
International Cyber Security Summer School 2025 Kicks Off in The Hague
European Conference on PQC Migration
60 Students with 17 different Nationalities Selected for International Cyber Security Summer School 2025
ONE Conference: Programme Announced and Registration Now Open
From Summer School Student to Cybersecurity Specialist at Booz Allen Hamilton
Director NCSC-NL Visits HSD Campus to Explore Cybersecurity Collaboration and Innovation
Nacht van de Digitale Veiligheid
Hague TIX 2025 : Uniting Forces Against Global Cyber Threats
€10.5 Million Awarded for Cybersecurity and Digital Resilience
Present-Day Cybersecurity: Actual Challenges and Solution Directions
Leiden University Starting New Bachelor's Programme in Cybersecurity & Cybercrime
Opportunities for Networking and Career Exploration during HR Event ICSSS2024
International Cyber Security Summer School 2024 Kicks Off in The Hague
HSD Partners and ICSSS Among Nominees Computable Awards 2024
Agenda Cybersecurity Technologies
Registration ONE Conference 2024 Now Open
Hague TIX (The Hague Threat Intelligence Exchange)
National Technology Strategy Integrates Agenda Cybersecurity Technologies
Recap: AI & Robotics Live Community Event
Development Cyber Crisis Monitor: Learning from Cyber Incidents
Contributing Partners International Cyber Security Summer School (ICSSS) 2024 Revealed
Life Sciences & Health Sector
Stolen Data Markets on Telegram: a crime script analysis and situational crime prevention measures
Life Sciences & Health Meets Cybersecurity at Leiden Bio Science Park
Registration for the International Cyber Security Summer School 2024 (ICSSS) Now Open!
ERC Starting Grant for Research into Cybercrime Pathways
Principles for the Digital Society and the Use of AI technology – Implications for Public Safety Practice
Mira van Benthem Interviewed by Jenny Beechener: How the Cyber Security Summer School Inspires the Next Generation
KPN NLSecure[ID] 2024
HSD Advisory Board Welcomes Four New Members
Recapping the International Cyber Security Summer School 2023
ICSSS 2023 HR Event Sparks Networking and Career Exploration
Collective Action Required to Solve Shortage of Cyber and Security Talent
Registration One Conference 2023 Now Open
Results Human Capital Agenda Security 2019-2022
The Hague Threat Intelligence Exchange (TIX) 2023
Students from 23 Countries Selected for International Cyber Security Summer School 2023
Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) Lecture and Workshop
Decrypting Cybersecurity in the Netherlands
Symposium Space, Data and Intelligence Explores Innovations for a Safer Netherlands
Privacy en de Verzamelwet Gegevensbescherming
Three Universities of Applied Sciences Get SPRONG Grant for Cyber Resilience Research
International Cyber Security Summer School 2023
AI-MAPS Prepared for Challenge
The Hague Gets 'University Center' in Heart of City
HCLTech Launches Whitepaper on Cybersecurity Management & Cyber Resilience in Financial Services
2nd CISO Symposium Bringing Knowledge Together
Looking Back on the International Cyber Security Summer School 2022
ELSA Lab Defence for Responsible AI Usage Officially Launched
HR-event ICSSS 2022 Pool for Cybersecurity Talent and Organisations
International Cyber Security Summer School - "There’s No Other Place to Get Such a Complete Picture of Cyber"
Cybersecurity Talents Broaden Knowledge During International Summer School in The Hague
Announcement Contributing Partners International Cyber Security Summer School 2022
Closing the Gap 2022: Responsibility in Cyberspace
Introducing Three New Members HSD Advisory Board
Two Research Projects Awarded €3 Million Funding within KIC Call ‘Data & Intelligence’
The Future of Intelligence
ICSSS 2022: Confirmed Partners and Schedule
Register now for the 2022 International Cyber Security Summer School!
AI Peace Palace
Two ELSA Labs on 'Human-Centered AI for an Inclusive Society - Towards an Ecosystem of Trust'
Security Education Programmes offered Amidst Growing Demand for Talent
Cybersecurity and -Resilience for South Holland
Cyber Crisismanagement
Pre-register now for the 2022 International Cyber Security Summer School!
NLAIC Podcast on AI Research in Language and Speech Technology: Marlou Snelders (HSD) and Saskia Lensink (TNO)
Looking Back at the First Year of Master Cybersecurity Engineering of the HHS
New Designers Winner of Hackathon for Good 2021
Update: Activities Human Capital Agenda Security 2019-2022
Decrypting Cybersecurity in the Netherlands
NAIN-Consortium Publishes Report About State of Dutch Language Technologies
Kick off European Strategic Dialogue Series
Participants Review International Cyber Security Summer School
Rethinking Cyber Policy in Europe
PrinsjesCyber
Students Broaden their Knowledge about Cybersecurity during Digital Summer School
Consortia Prepare for NWA Synergy Programma Call on AI at HSD Campus
HR-event ICSSS 2021 Network Opportunity with Cybersecurity Talent
Virtual Edition International Cyber Security Summer School 2021 has Commenced
Want to Get in Contact with Cyber Security Talent? Join the Summer School 2021 HR-event!
HSD Launches New Knowledge & Innovation Platform
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
Governments, Businesses and Knowledge Institutions in South Holland Invest € 1.4 Billion in Economy
Data Science Initiative Recap
Dutch Police Starts Collaboration with Leiden University
TU Delft Appoints ‘Pro Vice-Rector’ of AI, Data and Digitalisation
Province of South Holland Invests in Human Capital and 'Lifelong Development'
2020 Conference on Cyber Norms | Moving Forward: Fragmentation, Polarization and Hybridity in Cyberspace
Leiden- Delft- Erasmus Universities Start New Cyber Security Programme
South Holland Growth Agenda
De Overheid als Partner bij Datadelen
New Chairman HSD Advisory Board
Partners and Advisory Board Members Contribute to HSD Strategy 2020-2025
Three tales of attribution in cyberspace
HSD Partner Initiatives in Times of COVID-19
Call for Participation ICSSS 2020: Challenge Providers and HR Event
Results International Cyber Security Summer School 2019
2019 Conference on Cyber Norms: Dealing with Uncertainty
Congres ‘Vormgeving van Informatiegedreven Criminaliteitsbeheersing’
Citizens and Sensors: Guidelines for Security Actors
WRR report emphasizes importance of preparation for digital disruption
International Students Expand Their Knowledge on Cybersecurity in The Hague
Call for Papers NISA International Conference 2019 in The Hague
Shared Insights During Cybersecurity Recruitment Seminar
Disinformation as Cybersecurity Threat
66 Parties Sign Agreement to Improve Labour Market South-Holland
Smart Secure Resilient Cities
Launched: Human Capital Agenda Security 2019-2022
"Summer School is Worth the Effort"
Results Human Capital Action Agenda Cyber Security 2016-2018
Registration Open: International Cyber Security Summer School 2019
New Report: European Cyber Security Perspectives 2019
Announced: 5th International Cyber Security Summer School Pre-registration is now Open!
Graduation of Interdisciplinary Master Cyber Security
NGO's visit HSD Campus for Meeting to Improve their Cyber Security
New Master Cyber Security Engineering on HSD Campus
Retraining through Security à la Carte: Submit your Future Talent Needs!
Information Meeting Master's Programme Cyber Security Academy
Free Tickets for HSD Partners to Attend CrimeCongress 2018
Multidisciplinary Talent During International Cyber Security Summer School in The Hague
Looking for (Inter)national Cybersecurity Talent?
‘Security á la Carte’ for Future Jobs and Talent Pool in Safety & Security
Recap Kick-off 'Future Jobs and Talent Pool in Safety & Security'
Registration for Master’s Programme Cyber Security Start February 2019 Now Open
U.S. Ambassador to the Netherlands Visits HSD Campus
Call for Papers: International Conference on Responsible Behaviour in Cyberspace
Registration Open: International Cyber Security Summer School 2018 (by NATO, Europol, EY and more)
Announced: 4th International Cyber Security Summer School (by NATO, Europol, EY and more)
Graduation of Second Cohort Students from Executive Master's Programme Cyber Security
Call for Survey on Data Breach Management Under the GDPR
Social Impact Lab
LDE Safety and Security Annual Conference
Masterclass Terrorism 2018
Start Fourth Cohort Executive Master’s Programme Cyber Security
Results International Cybersecurity Summer School 2017
Information Meeting Master's Programme Cyber Security
Recap Cyber Security Week 2017
Talentscout during International Cyber Security Summer School
NATO-Europol International Cyber Security Summer School 2017
Applied Research to Make Events more Secure with Big Data Applications
Cyber Security Week: Together we Secure the Future
Registration Open: International Cyber Security Summer School 2017
Visit Criminal Justice Chain to The Hague Security Delta
King Willem-Alexander Visits The Hague Security Delta
Registration Opened for Master’s Programme Cyber Security Academy Starting January 2018
Announced: 3rd International Cyber Security Summer School (by NATO, Europol, Ministry of Defence and HSD)
Presentation Report Big Data Applications for Security
Kick-off project Big Data & Event Security with student team at HSD Campus
Start Third Cohort Executive Master’s Programme Cyber Security
€300.000 StartUp Capital for Andrupos to Develop Document Identification Software
How to Prepare for the Future - NRC Live Cyberinsecurity
National Cyber Security Summer School 2016
Concrete Plans for Unmanned Valley Valkenburg
Get a Better Understanding of Cyber Security During Summer School
Launched: New € 22 Million Proof-of-Concept Fund for Innovative Technologies
Cyber Security Academy Develops New Master Cyber Security Engineer
3rd International City Podium (ICP) in The Hague
Start Executive Master’s Programme Cyber Security
International Media Visit HSD Campus
New Master Class: Big Data for Policymakers
HSD Café: The Rise of Private Security Provision
Article about Background Executive Master's Cyber Security in Magazine ‘Information Security’
Dutch Cyber Security Industry Enters Singaporean Market
Pop-up Security Studio
Nuclear Security & Global Governance
New at The Hague Security Delta: HSD Café
Black Swans and Burstiness: Countering myths about terrorism. Presentation by professor Gary LaFree