Frequently Asked Questions

Should we adopt a cyber security program?

Yes, no matter how well your IT system is secured and how alert your IT department is, if employees don’t behave safely online, cybercriminals will always find a way in. Want to fight cybercrime? Then it’s crucial to increase your employees’ resilience.


What is the Arda-program?

Arda is an ongoing online awareness program designed to increase your employees’ cyber security awareness. This reduces the risk of a successful cyberattack.


What does the program contain?

Arda regularly offers your employees various modules on different cyber security topics. Sometimes they watch a video about a relatable situation, other times they receive in-depth explanations or take a refresher quiz. They learn to recognise phishing emails and discover the importance of two-factor authentication. They also learn how to use a password manager.


Where can I log in?

As a participant, you’ll receive an email via your employer after creating an account, which you can use to log in. Already have an account? Go to portal.arda.nl and choose “Log in with Microsoft.” Do you work in education? Then choose “Sign in with school/university account” and check if your organisation is listed.


Isn’t such a program boring?

No, Arda focuses on people rather than technology: what someone can do to protect themselves and their employer. In addition, Arda is varied and engaging thanks to the combination of high-quality videos and gamification.


Can I customize the program?

Yes, you can customize Arda’s program in various ways to suit your organisation. Think of tailored learning paths per department and your own content. You can also add documents or contact persons, or integrate it with an existing learning platform. For more options, see Custom Program.

Should we make the program mandatory?

Of course, we can’t decide this for your company. But the program has the most impact when employees are required to follow Arda. The more employees recognise cybercrime and know how to act against it, the greater the online safety of your company’s data and systems.
Some companies include Arda and cybersecurity as a topic in annual performance reviews. Progress reports for all participants are easily accessible.


Does Arda help with implementation and communication?

Absolutely. When you start with Arda, we provide you with message templates that you can use for communication within your organisation. For example, for emails or intranet posts.

How can I start with/purchase Arda?

Arda works with licenses. One license allows one employee to access the Arda program for a full year without limits. Licenses are transferable. Request a quote to see how much it would cost to implement Arda in your organisation.


Can we transfer licenses?

Yes. If an employee leaves your organisation, you’ll have a license available. You can assign it to a new employee so they can start with Arda right away. At the beginning of a new year, you can easily adjust the number of licenses if needed.

Can we add or remove users ourselves?

Yes. The Arda administrator in your company can add or remove users independently. You can also connect to the AD server to automate the addition and removal of accounts.


Can we view our organisation’s results or progress?

Yes. Arda offers various reports where you can view your organisation’s progress.


Can we set a minimum score?

Yes. You can decide what score in Arda you consider ‘sufficient.’ You can, for example, link that score to a certificate or diploma.

How secure is the platform?

Arda runs on a highly secure and reliable system. It has an uptime of 99.95%, which means the system is almost never offline. We don’t expect it, but if it does happen, we will of course follow the established rules and procedures.


Can we integrate Arda with our existing systems?

You can easily integrate Arda with systems such as the AD server and existing learning management systems. It’s also possible to log in using single sign-on. Contact us to discuss the options at 085 401 84 87 or info@arda.nl.

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