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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

For the 11th consecutive year, the Cyber Security Challenge Belgium (CSCBE) has set new records in its mission to address the growing shortage of cybersecurity professionals.  For the 11th consecutive year, the Cyber Security Challenge Belgium (CSCBE) has set new records in its mission to address the growing shortage of cybersecurity professionals. This year’s edition saw over 1,000 students participating in the online qualifiers—a testament to the challenge’s enduring success and the increasing interest in cybersecurity among Belgian students. After an intense competition, VUBeest – with students from VUB and HELMo - emerged victorious, claiming the top spot in Belgium’s largest cybersecurity challenge.The digital threat landscape continues to evolve at an alarming pace, and the demand for skilled cybersecurity professionals remains higher than ever. When this challenge first started over a decade ago, it was driven by the industry's need to connect with and recruit talented students. The initiative quickly grew beyond a simple recruitment effort, becoming a vital platform for talent development. Today, that need is more pressing than ever, with businesses, governments, and critical infrastructure all relying on a robust cybersecurity workforce to mitigate threats and ensure digital resilience.“Cybersecurity is not just about technology—it’s about people, creativity, and diverse perspectives. Initiatives like the Cyber Security Challenge Belgium help us discover and support the next generation of cybersecurity experts, ensuring a strong and diverse workforce ready to tackle tomorrow’s threats. Detect more talents to protect better” says Phédra Clouner, Deputy Director General of the CCB.This year’s challenge, which culminated in a thrilling final last weekend, provided young talents with a unique opportunity to test and develop their cybersecurity skills. Organized by NVISO with the support of numerous partners, including the Centre for Cybersecurity Belgium (CCB), CSCBE has become a key player in raising awareness and fostering the next generation of cybersecurity professionals.After an intense series of challenges, Team VUBeest from VUB and HELMo emerged victorious, demonstrating outstanding problem-solving skills, technical expertise, and teamwork. The winning team has secured prizes including a trip to the prestigious DEF CON hacker conference in Las Vegas and an exclusive SANS training course.With the national competition now concluded, the selection process for the Belgian Red Daemons—the national team that will represent Belgium in Warsaw at the European Cyber Security Challenge (ECSC) 2025—officially begins. The best performers from the CSCBE will have the opportunity to compete for a spot on the European stage against top talent from across the continent.Figures for CSCBE 20251,000+ students participated in the qualifying round30+ universities and graduate schools represented100 participants in the final20+ sponsors supporting the initiative Image The winners of the cyber security challenge Team VUBeest, Credits: Cyber Command- Defensie

The Centre for Cybersecurity Belgium (CCB) today announced the introduction of a compulsory cyber driving licence for all citizens seeking access to the internet. The measure is part of the new cyber strategy 2026-2030, which aims to Belgium one of the least vulnerable countries in Europe From 1 April 2026, internet users will have to pass an online test to demonstrate their basic cybersecurity knowledge. The cyber driving licence will be automatically linked to the national registry number and will be mandatory for accessing email services, social media and online banking.🐟Avoiding phishing victimsThe content of the cyber driving licence exam is based on the already existing learning pathways of the platform Surfing Without Worries, an initiative of the CCB in collaboration with the Cyber Security Coalition. Users are trained in essential digital skills, such as recognising phishing emails, using two-step verification (2FA) and avoiding common pitfalls online."Just as you need a driving licence to safely participate in traffic, it is important that everyone learns to assess the dangers of our digital traffic," said Miguel De Bruycker, director general of the CCB. "Unfortunately, too often we still see people unknowingly fall victim to phishing. With this driving licence, we want to tackle that in a positive, preventive way."Cyber driving licence by target 🎣There will be three types of cyber driving licences because each environment has risks and responsibilities.Type A: for private users for e.g. social media, e-mail, online shoppingType B: for entrepreneurs and self-employed with webshops or online customer managementType C: for public sector and IT professionalsA re-examination is possible up to three times a year and costs €123.45 each time. 🐟 Those who cannot present a valid cyber driving licence risk temporary restriction of internet access from periods up to 72h from 2027 and, if necessary, being placed under the supervision of a cyber guardian. 🎣Self-test available from todayBelgian citizens can prepare from today via the free self-test on https://surfwithoutworries.safeonweb.be/Those who pass will receive a provisional certificate pending official implementation. Disclaimer:This press release was published as an April Fool's joke on 1 April to raise awareness via www.safeonweb.be. The cyber driving licence does not exist, but the idea that we should all learn to deal better with digital dangers? There is something in that. Still wondering if you would pass your cyber driving test? Feel free to practise without obligation.  Image Image