What ISACA NL Chapter does

ISACA Netherlands Chapter is a Dutch professional association founded in 1985 and headquartered in Hoofddorp, with a postal address in The Hague. It is the local chapter of ISACA Global, a worldwide membership body of more than 165,000 professionals focused on IT governance, information security, IT risk, and IT auditing. The chapter serves Dutch IT audit, IT risk, IT governance, information security, compliance, and privacy practitioners, providing access to internationally recognized certifications (CISA, CISM, CRISC, CGEIT, COBIT, ISO27001, ISO27701) and newer AI-focused credentials (AAIA, AAIR, AAISM, AI Fundamentals) along with specialized training (NIS2, quantum-secure cryptography).

The chapter does not develop proprietary technology. Its core product surface consists of knowledge-based services: certification exam preparation cohorts (multi-session training programs at venues such as Van der Valk hotels and online), the annual Risk Event congress, recurring Round Tables, Square Table webinars, the ISACA Netherlands Journal, and a monthly newsletter. A reseller partnership with Security Academy extends the training catalog by more than 50 courses at a 10% member discount. Co-marketing partnerships with NOREA, IIA Nederland, and PvIB underpin the Risk Event and webinar programming.

Commercially, the chapter is member-funded and organized as a Dutch association under ISACA Global's statutes. Membership administration is handled globally; the chapter derives revenue principally from training fees (e.g., €1,250 for members / €1,500 for non-members for ISO27001 Lead Auditor training), event registration, and ancillary training partnerships. A volunteer board governs the organization, supported by a small backoffice of roughly 17 employees handling marketing, communications, web operations, and event coordination.

Name

ISACA NL Chapter

Legal name

ISACA Netherlands Chapter

Website

https://isaca.nl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ISACA Netherlands Chapter is a Dutch non-profit professional association serving IT audit, risk, governance, and cybersecurity practitioners through globally recognized certifications, instructor-led training, webinars, journals, and an annual Risk Event congress.

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Product category

Professional IT Certification and Training

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akta.pro primary industry

Governance, Controls & Internal Control Frameworks (EDABAJAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Audit & Assurance (Internal/External, SOX) (EDABAJAE)

Keywords

• IT audit certification
• Cybersecurity training
• Risk management certification
• IT governance training
• Information security certification

Headquarters

HQ city

Den Haag (The Hague)

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees for ISACA global membership, with over 165,000 members worldwide. Members receive access to information, training, education, free CPE credits, volunteer opportunities, and online communities.
2. Training and Certification Programs: Revenue from organizing training sessions for certification exams including CISA, CISM, CGEIT, CRISC, ISO27001, and AI-related certifications (AAIA, AAIR, AAISM). Training sessions are offered in partnership with ISACA global and local training partners.
3. Event Registration: Revenue generated from event attendance, including Round Tables, Square Tables (webinars), Risk Event conference, and other professional events. Some events offer free attendance for members.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

ISACA NL Chapter is the Dutch chapter of ISACA Global and operates as a non-profit professional association delivering IT governance, audit, risk, and cybersecurity certifications and training to professionals in the Netherlands. Its core offerings include globally recognized credentials (CISA, CISM, CRISC, CGEIT, AAIA, AAIR, AAISM), the COBIT framework and IT Risk Fundamentals / AI Fundamentals certificates, ISO27001 and ISO27701 Lead Auditor training, and topical training such as NIS2 and Quantum Secure Cryptography. It complements these with community events — Round Tables, Square Tables (webinars), and the annual Risk Event — and publications such as the ISACA Netherlands Journal.

Product overview

ISACA Netherlands Chapter is a professional association serving IT professionals in the Netherlands, offering a comprehensive portfolio of certifications, training programs, events, and publications. The core offerings include globally recognized certifications (CISA, CISM, CRISC, CGEIT) and AI-focused advanced certifications (AAIA, AAIR, AAISM, AI Fundamentals). Training programs cover ISO27001 and ISO27701 Lead Auditor courses, NIS2, and Quantum Secure Cryptography. The chapter organizes recurring events including Round Tables (in-person discussions), Square Tables (webinars), and the annual Risk Event conference. Additional resources include the ISACA Netherlands Journal, monthly newsletters, and event presentation downloads. A partnership with Security Academy provides members discounted access to over 50 additional security courses.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor)

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Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• NOREAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNOREA (Nederlandse ORdinatie van IT-Auditors) is the Dutch Association of IT Auditors. ISACA Netherlands Chapter collaborates with NOREA on Round Tables, Square Tables (webinars), and the annual Risk Event. The partnership provides mutual value for IT audit professionals in the Netherlands.
• IIA Nederland (Instituut van Internal Auditors)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIIA Nederland (Instituut van Internal Auditors) is the Dutch Institute of Internal Auditors. Collaboration focuses on the annual Risk Event conference, providing a platform for internal audit and IT risk professionals to connect and share knowledge.
• PvIB (Platform Voor InformatiBeveiliging)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPvIB is the Dutch Platform for Information Security. Collaboration on the annual Risk Event brings together cybersecurity professionals across industries.
• Security AcademymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSecurity Academy offers 50+ security-related courses. ISACA NL Chapter members receive a 10% discount on the entire Security Academy course portfolio. This strategic collaboration enhances training offerings beyond ISACA's own certification programs. Members redeem discount using code 'ISA' plus their membership number.
• ISC2 Netherlands ChapterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on SheLeadsTech events and Security Café networking events, bringing together cybersecurity and privacy professionals across organizational boundaries.
• Women in Security and Privacy (WISP)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on SheLeadsTech initiative aimed at advancing gender diversity and supporting women in IT security and audit careers.
• DIVD (Dutch Institute for Vulnerability Disclosure)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on Security Café networking events, bringing together IT audit, risk, and cybersecurity professionals in informal settings.
• BeFrankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBeFrank hosted the SheLeadsTech event Navigating my IT career & Observability on July 1, 2026, providing venue and potentially sponsoring the networking event.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• SANS Institute: Global cybersecurity training and GIAC certification provider; comparable as a competing channel for the same IT security/audit professionals in the Netherlands, particularly for hands-on technical training that ISACA does not provide.
• EC-Council: Global cybersecurity credentialing body (CEH, CHFI); comparable as a competing IT security certification provider targeting an overlapping Dutch audience but with more technical/hacking-focused credentials.
• IAPP (International Association of Privacy Professionals): Global privacy credentialing body (CIPP, CIPM, CIPP/E); comparable to ISACA as a globally recognized association offering certifications and training in an adjacent compliance domain (privacy, vs. IT governance/audit).
• ISACA Global: Parent global association; provides the certifications, frameworks (COBIT), and content library that the Netherlands chapter distributes locally. Directly comparable as the originating credentialing body in IT governance, audit, and cybersecurity.

Direct peers

• Security Academy: Dutch IT security training provider with 50+ courses including NIS2 and quantum cryptography; explicit partnership with ISACA NL offering 10% member discount. Comparable as a Dutch-based IT security training organization.
• (ISC)² Netherlands Chapter: Dutch chapter of (ISC)², the global cybersecurity credentialing body; sister chapter with comparable structure and audience. Both serve Dutch cybersecurity professionals via certifications, events, and SheLeadsTech collaboration.
• PvIB (Platform Voor InformatiBeveiliging): Dutch platform for information security professionals; collaborates with ISACA NL on the annual Risk Event. Comparable as a Dutch membership/community body focused on information security.
• NOREA (Nederlandse ORdinatie van IT-Auditors): Dutch association of IT auditors; the most direct Dutch peer and explicit collaboration partner. Both serve the same Dutch IT audit professional base with overlapping events, training, and credentialing (REs, CISAs), making them highly comparable.
• IIA Nederland (Instituut van Internal Auditors): Dutch institute for internal audit professionals; collaborates with ISACA NL on the annual Risk Event and addresses an overlapping Dutch audience in audit, risk, and governance. Highly comparable membership-association peer.

Regional players

• DAMA Netherlands (Data Management Association): Dutch chapter of DAMA, focused on data governance; adjacent peer serving Dutch professionals in a neighboring discipline (data governance) with similar chapter-based association structure.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ISACA_NL
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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

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