Cybersecurity in Belgium | CCB Safeonweb

Besides Safeonweb@work, the various cybersecurity actors in Belgium have made available to companies and organisations numerous contents and tools to help you to reinforce your level of cyber security.

This page gathers information on the various initiatives in Belgium gathering advice, awareness and training tools and resources to support your organization in the implementation of its cyber security measure.

You will find below a first series of useful information regarding the content available on each platform, we invite you to consult the websites of the different initiatives to find all the necessary information.

Would you be interested in subsidies made available to companies and organisations in Belgium by the various public authorities at national and regional level : Consult our dedicated page Supporting Measures.

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CENTRE FOR CYBER SECURITY BELGIUM

The Centre for Cybersecurity Belgium (CCB) is the national authority for cybersecurity in Belgium. The CCB supervises, coordinates and monitors the application of the Belgian cyber security strategy. Through optimal information exchange, companies, the government, providers of essential services and the population can protect themselves appropriately.

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What can you find there ?
- Cybersecurity news in Belgium.
- The national cybersecurity strategy.
- Guidelines for the various information systems of public institutions. Training for federal public officials.
- Various projects protecting Belgium’s Vital Industries against cyber-attacks.
- More information about cyber education and internet safety in schools.
- The National Coordination Centre for Investing in Cybersecurity (NCC) manages the financial support from the European investment programs.
- The CCB Certification team offers support and guidance to Belgian companies in relation to the EU cybersecurity certification process.
Find all useful information on https://ccb.belgium.be
CYBER SECURITY COALITION

The Cyber Security Coalition is a unique partnership between players from the academic world, the public authorities and the private sector to join forces in the fight against cybercrime. Currently more than 100 key players from across these 3 sectors are active members contributing to the Coalition’s mission and objectives.

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What can you find there ?
- A calendar of cybersecurity events in Belgium.
- A blog on cybersecurity news in Belgium.
- Webcasts, White papers, Podcasts and Reports from the Coalition and its members.
- Interactive Cyber Security E-Learning via Kahoot to raise awareness in your organization on cyber security topics.
- The Start with Cybersecurity: the basics guide in order to help startups and online business towards a better cybersecurity strategy.
- The SME Security Scan intended for self-employed individuals and professionals, as well as SMEs with limited computer networks.
- The Cyber Security KIT: for SMEs and organizations raise awareness about cyber security among their employees.
Find all useful information on https://www.cybersecuritycoalition.be
DIGITAL REACTION PLAN

The Digital Reaction Plan is an initiatives from the Federal Public Service Economie to support and help companies in the event of an incident to ensure the continuity of their operations and the preservation of their infrastructure, with a focus on digital services.

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What can you find there ?
- A Quickscan to find out how your company fares when it comes to identifying risks in time and managing them effectively.
- Articles and Frequently Asked Questions to explain how to prepare for the unexpected.
- Document templates to enable you to establish solid procedures yourself.
Find all useful information on https://www.digitalreactionplan.be
FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE ECONOMY

The FPS Economy provides the levers for an efficient, competitive and sustainable economy and supports our country's economic growth. The FPS Economy participates in economic policy and contributes to the establishment of a modern legal framework for the Belgian economy that takes into account the institutional, European and international contexts. At the heart of this approach are consumer and business protection, with a special focus on SMEs.

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What can you find there ?
- A Cyberscan to evaluate the cyber risks of your company and advice tailored to your situation to improve your cybersecurity.
- Cybersecurity news in Belgium.
- Advice, Guides, Webinars and Tools on how to identify and protect your company against cybersecurity threats and raise awareness among your staff.
- List of supporting measures.
- Statistics on cybersecurity for PME in Belgium.
- Calls for project.
Find all useful information on https://economie.fgov.be/fr/themes/line/securite-de-linformation/cybersecurite-et-pme
And on the Website 'Ma PME Sécurisée' : https://mapmecybersecurisee.be
Or also the Website 'Consumer Connect' : https://consumerconnect.be/themes/fraud
FEDERAL POLICE

The Federal Police contributes, as part of the integrated police service and under the authority and responsibility of its authorities, to the security of life in society. In a national and international context, it carries out specialised and supralocal police missions and provides support to the police authorities and local police services.

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What can you find there ?
- Cybersecurity news in Belgium.
- Recent advice and warning about cybersecurity threats.
Find all useful information on https://www.police.be
SAFEONWEB

Safeonweb wants to quickly and accurately inform Belgian citizens and advise on cyber security high-end digital threats and online security.

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What can you find there ?
- Cybersecurity news in Belgium.
- Recent advice and warning about cybersecurity threats.
- Advice to improve your protection and face most common cyber threats
- Campaign material to raise awareness among your colleagues
- Online tests to assess your knowledge and teach you how to deal with common threats
Find all useful information on https://safeonweb.be

DIGITAL CITY

Digitalcity is the innovation cluster that brings together the major Brussels players in digital professions and training. Monitoring, communication, a bridge between companies and job seekers, training and a desire to raise awareness of the digital professions are the cardinal points of our vision.

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What can you find there ?
- A catalogue of training courses in cyber security professions and skills
Find all useful information on https://digitalcity.brussels

VLAIO

VLAIO (Agentschap Innoveren & Ondernemen) is the Flemish government's point of contact for all entrepreneurs in Flanders. We stimulate and support innovation and entrepreneurship and contribute to a favourable entrepreneurial climate.

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What can you find there ?
- Cybersecurity news in Belgium.
- A calendar of cybersecurity events in Belgium.
- Entrepreneurs stories.
- Actors of the network.
- Information, guidance & advice on cybersecurity.
- All practical information about subsidies and funding.
Find all useful information on www.vlaio.be/cybersecurity

CYBERWAL

CyberWal aims to coordinate the various actors and initiatives carried out at the Walloon level in the field of cyber security. The founding partners of the CyberWal dome are universities active in cyber security, accredited research centres active in cyber security, ICT competence centres and representatives of national and regional authorities as well as local operators.

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What can you find there ?
- Information on challenges, training and innovation on cyber security in Wallonia.
- The list of research projects of which CyberExcellence.
- Cybersecurity news in Belgium.
- A calendar of cybersecurity events in Belgium.
- The list of ecosystem actors.
- Studies and articles about cybersecurity in Belgium.
- The list of activities carried out by Cyberwal.
Find all useful information on https://cyberwal.be/ and https://www.digitalwallonia.be/fr/programmes/cyberwal-by-digital-wallonia/
KEEP IT SECURE

Keep It Secure aims to increase the level of maturity of SMEs in terms of IT security and to create a dynamic of trust around cybersecurity providers.

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What can you find there ?
- All practical information about the labelling of actors able to support Walloon SMEs in security management.
- All practical information about incentives and setting up aid for investment in IT security.
Find all useful information on https://www.digitalwallonia.be/fr/publications/decouvrir-keepitsecure/