CYBERSECURITY STRATEGY BELGIUM 2.0 – 2021-2025 Union’s cybersecurity agency. This regulation additionally highlights the need for a European Information and Communication Technology cybersecurity certificate, with a view to increasing trust in and the security of products and services that are crucial for the digital single market. Finally, national resilience commitments under the NATO Cyber Defence Pledge should be kept in mind. 1.2 Cybersecurity Cybersecurity is the result of a set of security measures that minimize the risk of disruption or unauthorized access to information and communication (ICT) systems. Cybersecurity includes all reasonable and acceptable measures to protect the ICT of citizens, businesses, organizations and government from cyber threats. It involves protecting systems (such as hardware, software and related infrastructure) and networks, as well as the data they contain. Measures to combat the use of ICT for fraud, for incitement or for recruiting terrorists are, strictly speaking, outside the scope of this strategy. Cybersecurity requires the development and strengthening of technical and organizational measures. First, the right objectives must be identified as well as the appropriate awareness campaigns around cybersecurity for all stakeholders. Consideration should also be given to implementing preventive measures to protect sensitive data from cyber threats and incidents to prevent unauthorized access to this data. It is also necessary to monitor and analyze any threats. Then, if an incident does occur, it is important to be prepared to respond and resolve it in an efficient manner. Identifying a cybersecurity “governance framework” is important for achieving cybersecurity goals. Consequently, it is crucial to define roles and tasks as well as to clarify the responsibility of all stakeholders involved. Establishing a national governance framework allows for dialogue and coordination of the various activities. 8