Belgian Cyber Security Coalition

🤖 Happy #ArtificialIntelligence Appreciation Day! 🎉 Today, we celebrate the incredible history and accomplishments of #AI tech that continue to shape our world. 🌐✨ Let's take a moment to reflect on the contributions of visionaries like David Dab, who aptly describes AI as a "copilot who makes us switch gears faster." 🚀 🔍 In our Annual Gazette 2023, David Dab's insights shed light on the profound impact of AI in navigating the complexities of our digital world. 📈 As we appreciate the strides made, it is crucial to recognize the evolving threat landscape. According to Microsoft 's annual report, cyberattacks have surged by a quarter in 2023, with AI emerging as a prominent culprit. But Microsoft is taking a proactive stance with the Secure Future Initiative, leveraging AI to enhance protection against evolving cyber threats. 💻🔒 🚀 Vinod Vasudevan's foresight highlights the evolving role of AI as a collaborative force in cybersecurity. The emergence of generative AI opens up exciting possibilities, allowing for the deployment of AI assistants to work alongside human analysts in managing and mitigating attacks. The shift in perspective, viewing AI as a dynamic knowledge base for experts, empowers them to enhance responses to increasingly sophisticated cyber threats. It is a narrative that deserves wider recognition and understanding as we navigate the intersection of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. 🤝🔐 🔍Sabri Skhiri (Euranova) rightly points out that the critical interplay between AI and #cybersecurity is often overlooked, emphasizing the need for diligent protection at every stage of machine learning. 🚨💻💪 In the face of potentially serious consequences, Skhiri advocates against leaving software developers alone in this challenge. As we appreciate the positive impact of AI, let's also acknowledge the responsibility we carry in safeguarding its applications against misuse. 🌐🔒 🔍 Nathalie Smuha's astute observations bring to light the crucial role of human agency in shaping the narrative around artificial intelligence. As a researcher (KU Leuven) overseeing the ongoing debate, she highlights the need for a nuanced perspective that recognizes AI as an extension of human endeavors rather than an uncontrollable force. Her belief in the potential impact of the European AI Act underscores the importance of establishing a thoughtful legislative framework to navigate the complexities of AI integration responsibly. 📚🌐 🌐 Today, let's marvel at AI's past, present, and the exciting possibilities it holds for our future. 🤝Join the conversation! https://lnkd.in/ePSRa8mv

⭐Meet juror Phedra Clouner! Phedra has been Deputy Director General of the Centre for Cybersecurity Belgium the Belgian national cybersecurity agency, since its creation a little over 9 years ago. She’s one of the Founding Members of the Women4Cyber Foundation, launched by European Cyber Security Organisation (ECSO). She’s also member of the Advisory board of The FIC (Forum International de la Cybersécurité). She was recognized in 2019 as one of the 50 women of influence in #cybersecurity Europe by SC Magazine and as a privacy and security professionals across Europe by Data Protection World Forum-PrivSec. ➡️More information on https://lnkd.in/eGpMjC5r ⏳Deadline for submissions: 4 October 2024 (11:00 PM) 🏆Save-the-date for the award ceremony: 4 December 2024: https://lnkd.in/ewDUhBeR #BelgiumCyberSecurityAwards #cybersecurity

⭐Meet juror Danielle Jacobs! Danielle Jacobs is CEO of Beltug, the Belgian association of CIOs & Digital Technology leaders, with over 2,500 members from 500+ organisations. She is one of the Digital Minds for Belgium, launched by the Belgian Secretary of State for the Digital Agenda. At the EU level, Danielle is member of the Leadership Team of the cooperation from the CIO associations in France (Cigref), Germany (VOICE), the Netherlands (CIO Platform) and Belgium (Beltug), to represent the business ICT users at the European and international levels. She is a Fellow at VUB, the Free University of Brussels. In 2018, Danielle was elected Computable Belgium’s IT Person of the Year. ➡️More information on https://lnkd.in/eGpMjC5r ⏳Deadline for submissions: 4 October 2024 (11:00 PM) 🏆Save-the-date for the award ceremony: 4 December 2024: https://lnkd.in/ewDUhBeR #BelgiumCyberSecurityAwards #cybersecurity

💡A holistic approach to application security The OWASP Software Assurance Maturity Model (SAMM) offers a holistic approach to improving application security, going beyond simple certifications such as ISO27001 or SOC2. This open-source framework helps organizations assess and strengthen their software security practices by integrating measurable action plans covering technology, processes and people. SAMM enables the maturity of security practices to be measured through scores based on precise criteria. This model provides a structured method for monitoring and improving application security while fostering a positive security culture. Aram Hovsepyan shared his recent experiences with implementing SAMM at the Application Security Sharing Day. ➡️ Read more here: https://ow.ly/l1sy50Sspjb #applicationsecurity #OWASP #SAMM

⭐Meet juror Bart Preneel! Bart Preneel is a full professor at the COSIC (KU Leuven) where he heads the COSIC research group. He was visiting professor at five universities in Europe. His main research interests are #cryptography, #cybersecurity and #privacy. He has been invited as a speaker at more than 150 conferences in 50 countries. He received the RSA Award for Excellence in the Field of Mathematics (2014) and is a fellow of the IACR. Bart Preneel frequently consults for industry and government about cybersecurity and privacy technologies. He has been actively involved in cybersecurity policy debates. He is a member of the Board of the Cyber Security Coalition since the creation of the association in 2015. ➡️More information on https://lnkd.in/eGpMjC5r ⏳Deadline for submissions: 4 October 2024 (11:00 PM) 🏆Save-the-date for the award ceremony: 4 December 2024: https://lnkd.in/ewDUhBeR #BelgiumCyberSecurityAwards

💡A Quick Guide to Privacy by Design in the SDLC At the Application Security Experience Sharing Day in Leuven last June, Bart van Buitenen (Dasprive) illustrated how the concept of Privacy By Design, integrating data protection from the very beginning of the development cycle, can be applied at every stage of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). This proactive approach involves modelling privacy threats during the design stage, aligning security and privacy requirements during development, and verifying privacy features during testing. He also shared best practices for successful implementation of Privacy by Design. ➡️Read more here: https://ow.ly/rWo450Sspct #applicationsecurity #privacybydesign #SDLC #privacy

📢 Cybersecurity Workforce Shortage: A Global Challenge Today, the world faces a shortage of nearly 4 million cybersecurity professionals. With demand for qualified practitioners increasing year after year, this deficit shows no sign of abating. To address this critical issue, the World Economic Forum, in collaboration with over 50 public and private organizations, has developed a strategic Cybersecurity Talent Framework (CTF). This framework provides actionable approaches to help organizations build sustainable talent pipelines, focusing on four priority areas: - Attracting Talent into Cybersecurity - Educating and Training Cybersecurity Professionals - Recruiting the Right Cybersecurity Talent - Retaining Cybersecurity Professionals This paper serves as a valuable reference for decision-makers committed to developing and nurturing robust cybersecurity talent across their respective sectors. Let's work together to bridge the gap and secure our digital future. 🌐🔒 📥Download the white paper here: https://ow.ly/Y0ni50Ssp4y #CyberSecurity #TalentFramework #WEF #CyberTalent #CyberWorkforce

⭐Meet juror Georges Ataya! Over the past 20 years, Professor Georges Ataya has become a strong reference in the training and education domain, through his activities at Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management, where he is the founder and Academic Director of the Digital Transformation, Governance and Trust post-graduate programmes including the Executive Master in Cybersecurity Management. Georges participated in the foundation and acts as Vice-chair of the #BelgianCyberSecurityCoalition. ✍️Don't miss the opportunity to have your #cybersecurity efforts recognized by our esteemed jury. Submit your applications now and join us at the Cyber Security Award ceremony to celebrate the industry's finest achievements. ➡️More information on https://lnkd.in/eGpMjC5r ⏳Deadline for submissions: 4 October 2024 (11:00 PM) 🏆Save-the-date for the award ceremony: 4 December 2024: https://lnkd.in/ewDUhBeR #BelgiumCyberSecurityAwards

🔒 Emphasizing Security by Design: Ensuring Safe Applications 🔒 In today's digital landscape, security by design is crucial for developing safe and resilient applications. By embedding security principles from the outset, we prioritize protection against cyber threats and safeguard user data. In this video, Philippe De Ryck (SecAppDev) gives his views on how application security will evolve in the future, what is the most important evolution, and why the #BelgianCyberSecurityCoalition is a valuable partner for SecAppDev. Let's make security a fundamental part of every development process. Together, we can build trust and ensure a secure digital future for all. 📹 Watch the video here: https://lnkd.in/er6VbUNj #SecurityByDesign #CyberSecurity #SafeApplications #DigitalTrust

📣Apply now for the Cyber Security Awards 2024! You can apply for one or more of these Awards: 🏆 Cyber Security Personality of the year 🏆 CISO - Chief Informaton Security Officer of the year 🏆 Cyber Security Researcher of the year 🏆 Young Cyber Security Professional of the year 🏆NEW: Privacy Professional of the year The summer period is an excellent time to prepare your application. With a bit more free time, it's the perfect opportunity to reflect on your achievements, gather necessary materials, and put together a compelling application. You may qualify for more than one award. You can also nominate one or more candidates. Submissions can be made in either English, French or Dutch via the awards website until October 4th (11:00 PM): https://lnkd.in/eGpMjC5r Don't miss this chance to be recognized among Belgium's top cyber security and privacy professionals! 📹 Juror Nathalie Ragheno is calling all privacy professionals to apply for the Privacy Professional of the year award: https://lnkd.in/eH2UfDpT #BelgiumCyberSecurityAwards #Privacy #DataProtection