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The Commission is inviting experts to submit their application to become a member of the newly created Health Cybersecurity Advisory Board. The Commission is inviting experts to submit their application to become a member of the newly created Health Cybersecurity Advisory Board.This expert group, set up by the Directorate-General for Communications Networks, Content and Technology (DG CONNECT) in collaboration with the Directorate-General for Health and Food Safety (DG SANTE), aims to enhance the cybersecurity resilience of healthcare systems across the European Union.In light of increasing cybersecurity threats targeting hospitals and healthcare providers, the Commission adopted the European Action Plan on the Cybersecurity of Hospitals and Healthcare Providers on 15 January 2025. The Health Cybersecurity Advisory Board will play a pivotal role in advancing and implementing this vital plan. Among its other tasks, the Board will advise the Commission on impactful actions for cybersecurity in the healthcare sector, facilitate public-private cooperation, and provide advice to the EU Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) in respect to the activities of the European Cybersecurity Support Centre for hospitals and healthcare providers.The group will also identify and share best cybersecurity practices, facilitate dissemination of information to hospitals and healthcare providers, and promote exchanges between professionals from the cybersecurity and the healthcare sectors.The Board will be made of up to 15 members, drawn from individuals and organisations across the healthcare and cybersecurity sectors. This can include healthcare providers and other entities in the health sector, cybersecurity providers, as well as members representing a common interest. Members will be appointed for a two-year term, with the potential for renewal. Deadline for application is 23 May. Read more information about this call for applications.Source: https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/news/commission-launches-call-selection-members-newly-launched-health-cybersecurity-advisory-board 

The CCB has information about multiple cases in which the Ivanti vulnerability is being actively exploited with very serious consequences for the affected organisations. Organisations using EoL versions of these devices will certainly come under attack in the coming days or weeks. We therefore recommend that you take immediate action and remove the EoL devices. The CCB has information about multiple cases in which the Ivanti vulnerability is being actively exploited with very serious consequences for the affected organisations.Organisations using EoL versions of these devices will certainly come under attack in the coming days or weeks. We therefore recommend that you take immediate action and remove the EoL devices.We recommend to perform the following actions as soon as possible:Patch your Ivanti devices, replace them when End-of-LifeCheck for compromises with the Ivanti external Integrity CheckerCheck your environment for traces of compromiseWith this alert, we want to engage security teams to thoroughly check these devices and the entire network, start incident response if necessary and inform us on https://ccb.belgium.be/cert/report-incident. Read the flash report

We've uploaded the event recording for your convenience. We've uploaded the event recording for your convenience; you can watch it here on our Youtube channel. Feel free to share it!Don't forget we have a dedicated page with detailed information on Ransomware. Plus you can also download the slides here, providing practical insights and resources to help you protect your data against ransomware and act swiftly and effectively in the event of a ransomware attack.The CCB organises events regularly and you can already register for some of our future events. To stay informed, follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.

On 15 January 2025, the European Commission adopted the Action Plan on the Cybersecurity of Hospitals and Healthcare Providers. A public consultation has been launched for all stakeholders in this area. On 15 January 2025, the European Commission adopted the Action Plan on the Cybersecurity of Hospitals and Healthcare Providers. This plan sets out concrete actions for ENISA, the European Commission, EU Member States and healthcare institutions themselves, with the goal of boosting the digital resilience of healthcare providers across Europe.To support the implementation of the plan, the Commission launched a public consultation. Its aim is to collect input from all relevant actors in the healthcare sector and the broader cybersecurity ecosystem, to ensure that the actions are well aligned with the sector’s needs.The consultation targets:• Management of hospitals and other healthcare providers• IT professionals in the healthcare sector• Healthcare workers (doctors, nurses, etc.)• Public authorities in charge of healthcare• Patients and patient organisations• Compliance and data protection officers• Cybersecurity professionals• Businesses active in the healthcare sectorParticipating takes about 15 minutes and is possible until 30 June 2025 via EUSurvey - Survey.The Centre for Cybersecurity Belgium encourages all Belgian stakeholders to share their expertise and experience. Your voice matters – for a secure, resilient and future-proof healthcare sector in Europe. To the EUSurvey

Celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, the Center for Cybersecurity Belgium (CCB) is launching a brand new website. It is designed to further inform and support citizens, businesses, schools and government agencies in their fight against cyber threats.   Celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, the Center for Cybersecurity Belgium (CCB) is launching a brand new website. It is designed to further inform and support citizens, businesses, schools and government agencies in their fight against cyber threats. The revamped website offers a modern and user-friendly interface, with up-to-date information, practical tips and concrete tools to strengthen our cyber security. The website shows Belgium the way to a safe digital world where everyone can live and work safely.Over the past decade, the CCB has emerged as the national authority on cybersecurity. In an era where cybercrime and digital threats are constantly evolving, society can count on the CCB as a trusted source of information and advice. The new website centralizes essential guidance on cybersecurity, with special sections for businesses, governments, schools and citizens. In addition, the platform offers up-to-date alerts, best practices and educational materials to raise awareness about cybersecurity.What does the new website offer?User-friendly navigation: Quick and easy access to relevant information for each target audience.Up-to-date threat information: regular updates on the latest cyber threats and preventive measures.Practical Resources: Security guides, checklists and manuals for both individuals and businesses.Educational materials for schools: Specific guidelines and teaching materials to make students and teachers aware of cybersecurity.Interactive tools: self-tests and simulations to evaluate cyber resilience.Our mission is to make Belgium one of the least vulnerable countries in Europe in terms of cyber security. With this revamped website, we want to provide every Internet user, from individuals to businesses and schools, with sufficient knowledge and resources to better protect themselves from cyber threats. This launch is an important milestone in our existence and highlights our ongoing commitment. -  Miguel De Bruycker, director general of the CCB.  Discover the new features