Cybersecurity affects all of us. Yet questions about privacy, AI, research, usability and digital security are rarely black and white. Different interests often compete with one another. With the Wall of Vote, from 26 till 30 October 2026 in the main hall of VU Amsterdam's Main Building, we invite you to take a position, explore different perspectives and join the conversation.
Wall of Vote: What do you think?
The Wall of Vote is an interactive activity during the Cyber Security Month, where students and staff can cast their vote on current cybersecurity dilemmas.
What can you expect?
- Cast your vote on a topical cybersecurity statement.
- See how other students and staff have voted.
- Discuss the dilemmas behind the statements.
- Ask questions to VU cybersecurity experts.
- Explore how digital security impacts education, research and everyday decisions.
Your opinion matters. There are no right or wrong answers, only interesting conversations.
Dilemmas
A different cybersecurity dilemma will be highlighted throughout the week:
Monday 26 October, 12:30 - 16:00, Research
Statement: “Sharing research data quickly is sometimes more important than information security.”
Tuesday 27 October, 09:30 - 12:30, Monitoring
Statement: “I would rather be digitally monitored than become a victim of a cyberattack.”
Tuesday 27 October, 12:30 - 16:00, AI & Education
Statement: “Better education justifies the risks of using AI.”
Wednesday 28 October, 09:30 - 12:30, Continuity
Statement: “During a cyber threat, security should take priority over the continuity of education, research and healthcare.”
Wednesday 28 October, 12:30 - 16:00, Mistakes & Reporting
Statement: “I do not need to report a minor data breach if the risk of harm is small.”
Thursday 29 October, 09:30 - 12:30, Access Management
Statement: “Good collaboration is more important than strict access rights.”
Thursday 29 October, 12:30 - 16:00, Usability vs Information Security
Statement: “Usability may come at the expense of information security.”
Friday 30 October, 09:30 - 12:30, Responsibility
Statement: “Anyone who leaves cybersecurity entirely to IT is not taking personal responsibility.”
Exchanging ideas
Throughout the week, VU cybersecurity experts will be available to answer questions, share insights and discuss the challenges of digital security. The Wall of Vote is not just about voting. It is about exchanging ideas, challenging assumptions and exploring different perspectives on cybersecurity.
Cybersecurity affects all of us. But how do you make decisions when security, privacy, research, education and usability sometimes pull in different directions?
Visit the Wall of Vote, cast your vote, engage with VU cybersecurity experts and discover how others think about today’s digital dilemmas.
What do you think? Cast your vote. Join the conversation.
