The Centre for Cybersecurity Belgium  was established by Royal Decree of 10 October 2014 and operates under the authority of the Prime Minister.

It is headed by director-general Miguel De Bruycker and deputy director-general Phédra Clouner.

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Miguel De Bruycker & Phédra Clouner

Mission

As a national authority, the tasks are the following:

  • Monitoring, coordinating and supervising the implementation of Belgian policy on the subject;
  • Managing the various projects on the topic of cybersecurity using an integrated and centralized approach;
  • Ensuring coordination between the relevant government departments and governments, as well as the public authorities and the private or scientific sectors;
  • Formulating proposals aimed at adapting the regulatory framework in the field of cybersecurity;
  • Ensuring crisis management in case of cyber incidents in cooperation with the government's Coordination and Crisis Centre;
  • Preparing, disseminating and supervising the implementation of standards, guidelines and security standards for the various information systems of the governments and public institutions;
  • Coordinating the Belgian representation in international cybersecurity forums, coordinating the monitoring of international commitments and national proposals on this subject;
  • Coordinating the evaluation and certification process for the security of information and communication systems;
  • Informing and raising awareness among users on information and communication systems.
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Values

Integration:

the CCB contributes to an integrated and coordinated approach to national cybersecurity.

Empowerment:

the CCB empowers the relevant departments and provides them with support.

Balance:

the CCB maintains the balance between security and fundamental rights, values and needs of modern society.

Innovation:

the CCB encourages the development of new ideas and possibilities which can improve cybersecurity in Belgium and throughout the world.

Integrity:

the CCB acts honestly and honorably.

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National Cybersecurity Strategy

On 20 May 2021, the National Security Council (NVR) approved the details of the cybersecurity strategy 2.0. This strategy is the framework for Belgium's cross-cutting approach to cyber threats and opportunities for our country. It should make Belgium one of the least vulnerable countries in Europe.

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Collaborations

The Centre for Cybersecurity Belgium is operating both on national and international levels to increase cybersecurity.