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Are you ready? Belgium raises the NIS2 bar for ensuring digital safety Belgium is set to redefine cybersecurity with the NIS 2 law, effective October 18, 2024. This landmark legislation is a game-changer for protecting critical sectors: Expanded Protection: The law now secures additional sectors, ensuring top-tier cyber defense. Proactive Stance: Entities are mandated to implement forward-thinking cybersecurity measures, signaling a shift to a more proactive defense strategy. Penalties with Impact: Non-compliance now carries heavier fines, with repeated offenses seeing a doubling of penalties, reinforcing the importance of adherence. Knowledge is Power: Management training is not just recommended but required, stressing the value of expertise in cybersecurity. Enforcement with Teeth: Belgian authorities are empowered to enforce the law, with board members facing specific penalties, including temporary bans from managerial roles for non-compliance. Belgium’s NIS 2 law is a bold declaration of its dedication to establishing a cyber-secure environment and setting a new standard in cyber resilience. Read more about the new law here: https://lnkd.in/e3aAZNqe also see link from Valéry Vander Geeten below. Call to action: KPMG offers a complimentary session to help relevant stakeholders in enterprise businesses prepare for this transition. We cover relevant topics for NIS2, including legal, compliance, third-party risk, sustainable solutions, data privacy, change management and so much more... Our holistic approach ensures alignment with both your local and global business needs. Reach out if you are interested. #Cybersecurity #NIS2Directive #Belgium #DigitalDefense #CyberResilience #Compliance #BoardAccountability
Head of Legal - DPO NIS Cooperation Group BE representative Centre for Cybersecurity Belgium (CCB)
The Belgian NIS2 law has been published today in the Official Journal (with an entrance into force on October 18th 2024) #nis2 #cybersecurity #beEU24 https://lnkd.in/ekxwifhf
