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What is the NIS2 Law in Belgium? 🇧🇪 Introduction to requirements

Learn what the Belgian NIS2 Law is, Belgium’s national implementation of the EU NIS2 Directive. Understand key requirements, compliance timelines, sector coverage, and how Cyberday helps you meet them.

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29.4.2025

What is CyberFundamentals? 🇧🇪 Belgium's cybersecurity framework

Learn what is CyberFundamentals, Belgium's cybersecurity framework for SMEs. Get an overview of requirements, benefits, and steps for compliance.

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29.4.2025

10 things I wish I knew: Starting your ISO 27001 project on the right track

This post shares 10 key lessons learned from going through an ISO 27001 certification project - from the importance of setting clear goals and managing documentation to the realities of risk management and the value of using the right tools.

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23.4.2025

Understanding NIS2: supervision and penalties of non-compliance

Let's now look into the NIS2 directive, it's supervision in EU member states and what is supervised. We'll also check out NIS2 penalties for noncompliance and how you can stay compliant (to avoid penalties).

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15.4.2025

Comparing EU cybersecurity frameworks: NIS2, GDPR, DORA and more

A comparison of key cybersecurity frameworks in the EU, including NIS2, GDPR, DORA, CRA, and ISO 27001. Learn who they apply to and what they require.

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10.4.2025

ISO 27001 compliance vs. certification: differences, benefits & which path to choose

Understanding when to pursue ISO 27001 compliance rather than going for certification—or vice versa—hinges on your organizational priorities, resources, and long-term security strategies. Check the differences and learn which path to choose.

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1.4.2025

Framework recap, US security & and role management: Cyberday product and news summary 3/2025 🛡️

The March product and news update presents updates to role management and the new Trust Center, a review of the key frameworks for 2025 and US security.

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28.3.2025

Understanding DORA compliance: Key steps to prepare your organization

Understand DORA compliance and get a clear DORA requirements summary with key compliance areas, practical steps, and essential guidelines to strengthen your organization's digital resilience.

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18.3.2025

Hacking cars remotely with just their VIN

#Cybersecurity researcher finds that your car's (e.g. Hyundai, Nissan, Honda) mobile app may allow hackers to remotely unlock, turn on the engine or honk the horn. ➡️ See details of exploiting vulnerabilities to bypass authorisation

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9.12.2022

Fantasy – a new Agrius wiper deployed through a supply‑chain attack

⚠️ Agrius is an Iran-aligned #cybercrime group, targeting victims e.g. in Israel and the UAE. They launched a supply-chain attack abusing Israeli software to deploy a wiper malware to numerous customer organizations. Attack details >>

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9.12.2022

SIM swapper sent to prison for 2FA cryptocurrency heist of over $20m

Florida man, part of #cybercrime gang, stole 20 M$ from crypto wallets utilizing SIM swapping, sentenced to 18mo and to pay back earnings. ⚠️ SIM-swap problems are why e.g. many authorities no longer recommend using SMS-based 2FA.

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9.12.2022

Gangs of cybercriminals are expanding across Africa, investigators say

#Cybercrime growing fast in Africa, driven by internet use growth and opportunities due to economic crisis. 🚨 In Nov. police seized 70 members & 50 properties linked to Black Axe gang operating in South Africa, Nigeria and Ivory Coast.

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2.12.2022

Black Basta Gang Deploys Qakbot Malware in Aggressive Cyber Campaign

Qakbot #malware now used actively to attack companies. Starts with phishing, ends in ransomware. ⚠️ "Attacks are swift, with ransomware deployed in less than half a day after obtaining domain admin privileges in under two hours."

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2.12.2022

Majority of US Defense Contractors Not Meeting Basic Cybersecurity Requirements

US DoD introduced new #cybersecurity framework CMMC, that contractors must pass to bid for contracts. ⚠️ There's work to be done - now only 13% of contractors are at "good enough" compliance level (CMMC coming into force next year).

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2.12.2022

$275M Fine for Meta After Facebook Data Scrape

Authorities fine Meta 275M€ and require #cybersecurity changes. 👉 Data protection by design and default was inadequate, as threat actors were able to use "data scraping" to exfiltrate massive amounts of collated personal user data.

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2.12.2022

LastPass admits to customer data breach caused by previous breach

In Aug LastPass reported a breach - attackers planted malware on dev's computer. ⚠️ Now reports of related breach “using info obtained in prev incident”. Passwords weren't stolen but customer data was, that can cause credible #phishing.

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2.12.2022

Security fatigue is real: Here’s how to overcome it

IT security is seen as “Department of No”. As #cybercrime economy grows fast, they want to limit the damage employees can cause. But going too far can lead to security fatigue, resulting in reckless and impulsive behavior. Read more >>

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25.11.2022