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🔍 What does the #cybersecurity #maturity landscape look like in the market? Discover the evaluation results of over 100 large companies, with a specific focus on #NIS2 - a critical topic for the coming years. For those who attended our spring conference, you might recognize some of these figures. 📊 For over 5 years, we have maintained a benchmark of our clients' cyber maturity against international standards, particularly #NIST #CSF and #ISO27001. Based on field evaluations conducted by our cyber team, it highlights strengths and weaknesses across multiple sectors and is useful for positioning yourself. Recent data reveals promising trends and ongoing challenges. Here are the key findings of the 2024 edition: 🔹 #Maturity Improvements: Large enterprises (>$1 billion in sales) show a notable increase in cybersecurity maturity (+1 point), with 53% validating their efforts. This reflects a significant stride in securing critical assets. 🔹 #Budget Allocations: Cybersecurity budgets now represent 6.6% of the overall IT budget across sectors, positioning them at the lower end of the recommended range (5-10%). This underscores the importance of strategic investment in cyber defense. 🔹 Talent and #Workforce: On average, 1 cybersecurity expert is dedicated to protecting every 1,000 employees. Companies are increasingly launching initiatives to nurture their talents, recognizing their key role in safeguarding against threats. 🔹 Progress in 2 Key Areas: Two areas made significant progress this year: Cloud security (+5%), driven by advancements in platform administration security, and data security (+4%), intrinsically linked to the growing challenges of artificial intelligence. 🔹 Certain key areas of cybersecurity remain lacking, particularly third-party security management (partners, suppliers... increasingly interconnected and sources of attacks), at 48.9% maturity, and industrial systems security, at 39.9% despite increased investments. 🔹 Ability to face a #ransomware attack: Large enterprises have a solid grasp of cybersecurity fundamentals. However, smaller structures (<$1 billion in sales) remain vulnerable, with 54% still at significant risk of ransomware attacks. 🔹 Impact of #NIS2 Directive: The NIS2 directive reshapes cybersecurity strategies across Europe. Companies must prepare for substantial investments to meet the new requirements, addressing gaps ranging from 20% to 40%. The Belgian law is published, we have everything to start the gap analysis with the Cyber Fundamentals Framework (#CyFun) or ISO27001 and assess the risks to treat. We are already working with organisations! 🙋 Want to know where you stand? Feel free to contact us! 👉Find out more on our new website: https://lnkd.in/gBcvufMd Happy reading!

Taking cybersecurity to the next level & differentiate yourself from the competitors! 👉 shift the approach from reactive defense to #proactive #innovation. 👀Have a look at our latest article, "Innovating vs Reacting – taking cybersecurity to the next level,"! It dives into the evolving cybersecurity landscape and offers three key recommendations for staying ahead: 🌍 Regulations = Resilience 🛡️ Cultivate a Cybersecurity Culture 🤖 Embrace Disruptive Tech Any question about it, let's have a call!

👋Women4Cyber Belgium at the Cyber Resilience Conference today! Women4Cyber Belgium is present at the Cyber Resilience Conference "Cyber war and fading realities" in Brussels. I will be there with Kayle Giroud, leïla Abajadi, Laura C.. Come by, say hi, and join us for engaging discussions about all things cyber! Great to see Phedra Clouner there with us, supporting our initiative as usual! 📣We’re always looking for enthusiastic #volunteers (both men and women) to join our association and help us drive the future of cybersecurity. Let’s connect, learn, and strengthen our cyber community together. See you there!

🔐 Article 31 - How to Engage the Management Committee in the #NIS2 Journey? A big thank you to Frederic Martens & Frederick Van den Bergh for their practical testimonial on effectively involving management in the NIS2 journey. You’ve developed a strategy that genuinely engages your management, moving beyond mere compliance to proactive involvement 👏 Here are the 3 steps they shared: 1️⃣ Awareness - Conduct dark web screenings for all Board members. - Ensure robust protection for their accounts and devices, mitigating potential threats. 2️⃣ Cyber Intel - Provide quarterly reports on incidents and threats. - Share critical cyber information and KPIs. - Highlight relevant incidents within the EU and Belgium. 3️⃣ Risk Participation - Establish a participative quarterly risk forum with the Management Committee leading the way. - Utilize comprehensive dashboards to inform and guide decisions. Engaging the Management Committee is crucial for a successful NIS2 journey. These practical steps can help your organization stay ahead of potential cyber threats. 🛡️ ERIC VAN CANGH, Pascal Champagne, Christian Mathijs

🎙️ #NIS2 & #CyberFundamentals awareness tour. Insightful session about NIS2 with our Centre for Cybersecurity Belgium people at our focus group EU Regulations/OT ICS/Energy by the Belgian Cyber Security Coalition. 🙏Thanks Johan Klykens & Dirk De Paepe for making it clear and address all the questions raised by the audience! 👉 Key Highlights (if you follow me, some of these will be familiar, but they’re worth repeating 😎) #Paradigm Shift from NIS1 to NIS2: Moving from essential services to essential #entities as a whole. #Scoping Tool: Soon, a tool will be available to help assess if your entity falls under NIS2 based on activity and size (stay tuned on CCB website) #Compliance Paths: 🛡️ 1. Cyber Fundamentals Framework 📜 2. or ISO27001 – pay attention to the Scope & Statement of Applicability (SoA) 👀 3. Last choice, a direct inspection from the CCB 🌍 For cross-border organizations, ENISA Guidelines are compliant with the Cyber Fundamentals Supply Chain Obligations: 🔄 Back to basics and risk-based approach Key Measures: 🚫 No need for risk assessments to determine applicability – all key measures are mandatory. #Incident Reporting: 🤝 Collaboration with the NIS Cooperation Group for guidance (to come) to get criteria for "significant incident" 📣 Johan’s advice: “Any doubt if it is severe or not? Report! The worst thing that could happen is that we offer our help.” Sanctions: 💸 While violations can be costly, there are no prison penalties. 👀The CCB is watching you, but it's all for the greater good! Angélique Leclerc | Maxime Oreins Pascal Champagne | 🛡️ ERIC VAN CANGH | Ulrich Seldeslachts

🌟 A huge thank you to everyone who joined us at our recent conference and networking event Wavestone Insight Day on June, 6th🌟 Your participation and enthusiasm made it a success, as evidenced by the countless photos taken 📸 and the vibrant discussions. I want to thank you again Valéry Vander Geeten and Thomas Argheria for being with us 🙏 and sharing your key insights on #NIS2 and #AIxCyber. Here’s a recap for those who couldn’t join us: 🔒 Cyber Escape Game: Many of you tested your skills and had a blast navigating our cyber escape challenge. The Wavestone team is always ready to play it with your teams in Cyber days, Cyber Month! Think to spice up your #awareness agenda 📅 #NIS2 Insights: We provided practical explanations and timelines for the new NIS2 Belgian law, ensuring everyone is up to date with the latest compliance requirements. Be ready for October 🚀 🧩 #A2BCn Philosophy: We shared our unique approach to caring for your talents and securing your business through the A2BCn philosophy. All the work on talent management in one methodology 💙 🤖 AI x Cyber: Engaging session on how to secure projects with AI, exploring cutting-edge techniques and best practices. Thomas Argheria shared the huge work we have done on governance, risk management, pentest to bring secure foundations! 🏘️ Cyber Village: Attendees experienced our new awareness activities, including nomad hacking demos, Cluedo, deepfake explorations, and more. Fun and effective, the dream for awareness managers! 🍹 Networking Drink: We ended the day with a lively networking drink, fostering connections and sparking new collaborations. Thank you once again for making this event successful. It was a pleasure to have all pf you with us. For those who missed it, feel free to connect with us to discuss. #Cybersecurity #Networking #NIS2 #AI #CyberAwareness #A2BCn #CyberVillage #CyberEscapeGame

🚨Few spots left for our Wavestone Insight Day this Thursday 🚨   For those I met during the Cybersec Europe, think to register (link: https://lnkd.in/eFmSadpM)   Here’s a quick recap of what to expect • 5pm - 6pm: Test our Cyber EscapeGame • 6pm - 8pm: Conference on cyber trends, #NIS2 updates, and #AI x #cybersecurity (and more!)  • 8pm - 10pm: Networking, Buffet & Cocktail, Cyber Village with our #Awareness activities!   We’re thrilled to have Valéry Vander Geeten from the Centre for Cybersecurity Belgium with us to provide the latest updates on the NIS2 Directive, and Thomas Argheria to share clients experiences on AI x security. I am excited to meet and discuss with all of you! See you on Thursday!    🆓 Entrance: Free! 📅 Date: Thursday, 6th of June 📍 Location: Comet Louise (Place Stéphanie 20, 1050 #brussels) ⏰ Time: 5pm - 9pm   Secure your spot now before it’s too late! 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/eFmSadpM

✨ What an incredible two days at Cybersec Europe 2024! From engaging discussions on the latest cybersecurity trends to networking with familiar faces, valued clients, and new connections, our first edition as an exhibitor was an absolute blast. We had the opportunity to share the Wavestone touch 💙 with the Belgian cyber community and showcase our recent projects (#NIS2, #AI x cyber, awareness, sustainability, etc.). 💜I was also delighted to share the work we do at Women4Cyber Belgium and our ambitions. 🙏 Huge thanks to everyone I met! Special thanks to 🛡️ ERIC VAN CANGH for the U-VIP experience! Let’s continue collaborating to make our digital world safer. Enjoy some well-deserved rest, and see you very soon 😉! Women4Cyber Belgium, Belgian Cyber Security Coalition, Agoria #CybersecEurope #CyberSecurity #Innovation #Networking

Do we really want to sell cybersecurity with pink skirts? 🤦🏻♀️ It’s 2024. We work hard every day to make women visible in cyber and attract those hesitant to join. Women4Cyber Belgium is doing an incredible job. Yet, according to the ISC2 survey, women still only make up 25% of the cyber workforce — a mere 1% increase from 2023. The journey is still challenging, and we need more support to bring women into cyber. Using #stereotypical marketing strategies might be a commercial tactic, but is it responsible? Is this the image we want for our women and daughters? Let’s aim for progress and inclusivity, not outdated stereotypes 🙌. Together, men & women, we are stronger! #CyberSecurity #WomenInTech #Women4Cyber #InclusiveMarketing Cybersec Europe 2024