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Belgium: CCB reminds organizations of their obligations under NIS 2

On October 18, 2024, the Centre for Cybersecurity Belgium (CCB) issued a press release reminding organizations of their obligations under the Directive (EU) 2022/2555 on Security of Network and Information Systems (NIS 2 Directive).

The CCB noted that the NIS 2 Directive applies to entities established in Belgium that provide at least one of the services listed in the annexes and that have at least 50 full-time employees or an annual turnover (or annual balance sheet total) of more than €10 million.

Data breach notifications

The CCB highlighted that from October 18, 2024, covered organizations must report significant incidents to the CCB within 24 hours, and further information should be provided within 72 hours, followed by a final report in 30 days.

Registration

The CCB further stated that covered organizations have until March 18, 2025, to register through a legal representative on the portal.

Certification

Furthermore, the CCB noted that essential entities must also undergo regular assessments based on the requirements of the CyberFundamentals or the ISO 27001 standard. The CCB recommended all organizations, regardless of being covered by the NIS 2 Directive, to utilize the CyberFundamentals in their cybersecurity.

You can read the press release here and access the portal here.