haarlemFeb 13, 2026, 12:00

Free digital security training

Small and medium-sized business owners in Haarlem are invited to a free "Digital First Responder" training on March 3, 2026, to improve their cybersecurity preparedness. The session at the 3D Makers Zone will teach participants how to recognize digital threats and establish internal procedures for managing cyber incidents. Interested entrepreneurs can register via email for the limited-capacity event, which also includes a lunch.

Business Technology Haarlem

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Based on reporting by haarlem. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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