CYBERSECURITY STRATEGY BELGIUM 2.0 – 2021-2025 3.5 Improve public, private and academic ­collaborations In the prevention, reduction, treatment and monitoring of cyber threats and incidents, cooperation between the stakeholders involved, both at the national and international level, is a key to success. 3.5.1 Promote coordination and collaboration Each stakeholder that plays a role in Belgium’s cybersecurity has its own specific responsibilities. However, it is crucial to coordinate all initiatives centrally. The CCB, as the national authority, is responsible for coordination between the stakeholders involved: including public services but also the private and scientific sector. Cybersecurity knowledge and the evolution of the cyber threat will be shared through existing or new platforms between the relevant security agencies, public authorities, and the private and academic sectors. Regular meetings allow experts to share information and experiences directly and to network with each other. The open and structural dialogue should allow the CCB to better understand the most urgent needs. 3.5.2 Supporting the Cyber Security Coalition The Cyber Security Coalition is a unique partnership in which players from academia, public agencies and the private sector join forces in the fight against cybercrime. By 2020, 100 organizations from the three sectors were already active members, contributing to the coalition’s mission and goals. The coalition provides a response to the urgent need for cross-sector collaboration, by: - sharing knowledge and experience - initiating, organizing and coordinating concrete cross-sector initiatives - raising awareness among citizens and organizations - promoting the development of expertise - and making recommendations for more effective policies and regulations The government, and the CCB in particular, will actively support the Cyber Security Coalition and participate in its activities. 30