Belgian Cyber Command

The Chief of Defence, Airman General Frederik Vansina visited the Belgian Cyber Command. He immersed himself in a scenario in which he played the role of a colonel returning from a mission and resting in a hotel. This scenario was an opportunity to introduce him to some of the techniques used at Belgian Cyber Command, such as extracting data from a mobile phone or a computer. "I am very impressed by this world that you don't know unless you're part of it," said the CHOD. "It is all the more important today, not in times of open war, but in this intermediate period when tensions are palpable, especially at the cyber level". https://lnkd.in/eRbYMgi8

Yesterday, Parliamentarians from the Defense Committee visited Belgian Cyber Command to learn more about our missions, our capabilities, our relationships with our partners and our recruitment strategy. The visit ended with the tasting of the alcohol-free "cyber cocktail" ! Agoria INNOCOM Royal Military Academy, Belgium European Space Agency - ESA https://lnkd.in/gCFqmMy4

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Major General Michel Van Strythem gave a long interview to "InCyber Defense". Many issues are addressed from a European perspective: human resources and the challenge of recruitment, international coordination, interoperability ... https://lnkd.in/enYcUeSv

We wish you an excellent year 2025! And to all our partners, to all those who work tirelessly discreetly, day and night for our peace and security, in Belgium, abroad and in cyberspace!

🎓 **Congratulations to the 23 new intelligence analysis graduates!** Last week, these former students from Ghent and Liège universities received their certificates after a rich, multidisciplinary course. ✏️ On the programme: history, data collection and analysis, legislation, and much more. 📍 The SGRS was privileged to contribute to the development of this course and to be involved throughout. 🔍 In a world where threats are unpredictable, mastering intelligence analysis is essential to protecting our society. 👏 We'd like to congratulate all the graduates in advance on their success in the academic world. Read more: https://urls.fr/Aq43c5 #Intelligence #Training #Security

Know yourself better to act better!   Recently, Belgian Cyber Command's top managers had the opportunity to live a unique experience through a leadership workshop led by a coach-trainer, expert in mental strategies and AI. The aim? To combine introspection, personal development and the latest discoveries in artificial intelligence to help leaders strengthen their stance and impact, while refocusing on the human being at the heart of their practice. This workshop was organised around four themes:   ⚡ Perceptions   Our perceptions of others and ourselves can be distorted by the way the brain works. Perceptions are a fundamental element of good leadership, which is part of a systemic dimension.   ⚡ Intuition and Rationality   What can the latest discoveries in artificial intelligence applied to humans tell us about how the brain works? Especially in the context of decision making and the use of intuition? Leadership requires a good balance between intuition (experience) and rationality. Concrete tools have been proposed to maximise this intuition-rationality synergy.   ⚡ Time management   Being fully present in the action while mastering the art of planning: techniques inspired by high-performance athletes and world leaders have helped us to reinvent time management, a precious resource.   ⚡ Intra and inter leadership   Our internal state has an impact on our interlocutor. Creating a climate of trust, both in ourselves and in others, is the hallmark of modern leadership.   🚨 Want to know more? Read this article: https://lnkd.in/eHCHhnmS

The Belgian Cyber Command and the VSSE (State Security) gave an awareness briefing on the risks of interference and digital espionage to the parliamentarians yesterday. As Francisca Bostyn (VSSE) pointed out, the line between lobbying and interference is sometimes subtle. But she recalled why parliamentarians are an interesting target: they have access to information and policy-making in a whole range of strategic areas such as finance, defence, economy, etc. General Stéphane Dutron (SGRS) emphasized hat intelligence is the first line of defense. He also explained that the SGRS aims to develop an integrated approach to security combining the intelligence, counter-intelligence, security and cyber dimensions. Colonel Pierre Ciparisse (Belgian Cyber Command) explained that 74% of cyberattacks are due to the human factor and he gave some practical advice: ✅ Choose a unique and long password of at least 13 characters ✅ Use a password manager ✅ Use two-factor authentication wherever possible ✅ Adjust social media privacy settings to limit access to personal information and not accept invitations from unknown people ✅ Only use secure messaging apps like Signal or Threema ✅ Do not bring your mobile phone with you to sensitive meetings.   

Congratulations to all those who have been rewarded for their work, including the members of Belgian Cyber Command !

The course allowed better understanding of the intersection between cyber and hybrid threats/attacks, but also facilitated networking and intellectual cross-fertilization opportunities among the participants. The results were very satisfying, with the main takeaway being the importance of EU and NATO as relevant international organizations and strong alliances. Cyber force through partnerships!