Hackers at the fort: The Defense Cyber Crisis Simulation

Hackers at the fort: The Defense Cyber Crisis Simulation

While the fort's history spoke volumes outside, a completely different kind of battle was unfolding within.

April 16, 2026

Cyber Crisis Simulation at Fort de Batterijen

Yesterday, the historic Fort de Batterijen in Nieuwegein served as the backdrop for a completely different kind of battle. No cannons or trenches, but laptops, time pressure, and digital threats. Together with a group of sharp professionals, we dived headfirst into a realistic cyber crisis simulation.

No theory - just real pressure, incomplete information, and decisions that actually matter. Because that is exactly where cyber resilience is built: not in quiet boardrooms, but right in the middle of the chaos. We discovered how quickly a cyber crisis escalates when communication falters, what truly sets a mature crisis team apart, and which vulnerabilities only come to light when the pressure is on.

The insights? Concrete. The action points? Ready to implement immediately.

A big thank you to all the participants who joined us yesterday, shared their expertise, and gave it their all during the exercise!

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