The Cyber Security Coalition is a unique Belgian partnership that unites academia, public authorities, and the private sector in the fight against cybercrime. Its mission: strengthen the country’s cyber resilience by fostering a strong, collaborative national ecosystem.
Today, more than 220 organisations contribute to the Coalition’s initiatives, including universities, ministries, Belgian Defense, Police, government agencies, IT service providers, consulting firms, law firms, financial institutions, hospitals, sector federations, ...
The Coalition's mission is to strengthen Belgium's cyber resilience by building a strong community based on information sharing, joint actions, and cross-sector collaboration - principles that lie at the heart of BDO’s philosophy.
This membership gives BDO access to 12 specialised Focus Groups, where experts from various sectors exchange best practices, discuss real-life cases (under full confidentiality), and co-create practical tools and guidelines across domains such as:
Colleagues from Risk Advisory, Digital, and Privacy will actively participate in several Focus Groups to exchange with other industry professionals and enrich our collective expertise.
If you have expertise or interest in any of these topics, feel free to reach out to Christophe Daems, Sam Nelen, or Yannick Bouchat.
Joining the Coalition enables BDO Belgium to:
Beyond the Focus Groups, the Coalition also hosts numerous events and knowledge-sharing sessions, offering unique opportunities to meet CISOs, cyber security professionals, policymakers (including the Centre for Cybersecurity Belgium), and industry federations.
Our involvement ensures that BDO remains at the forefront of emerging threats, technologies, and regulatory developments. We will bring back the latest insights, tools, and best practices directly into our assignments, enhancing the value and relevance of our services.
The Coalition also produces a wide range of high-quality resources (white papers, articles, podcasts, reports, and studies) leveraging the collective expertise of its members. It furthermore organises the Cyber Security Challenge Belgium, the leading ethical hacking competition for students, helping cultivate the next generation of cyber security professionals.
If you would like to learn more about our cyber security services or our involvement in the Coalition, don’t hesitate to contact our Risk Advisory team.
