The Cyber Resilience Act: Are You Prepared? The EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) introduces a new era of mandatory cybersecurity requirements for digital products. Coming into force on 10 December 2024, the CRA applies to manufacturers, importers, and distributors of both hardware and software across the EU. If you develop or sell laptops, applications, connected […]
In today’s cyber threat landscape, allowing users / employees to freely download applications from the internet poses significant risks. If these applications have not been checked for security weaknesses prior to their publication, it is almost impossible for the user to verify whether or not the software is secure and trustworthy. We often think of
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Gaming and Cybersecurity – A Roadmap for Resilience The gaming industry faces unique cybersecurity challenges. With the increasing digitization of games, platforms, and services, the risks to sensitive data and operational security are rising. Cyen prepared a roadmap to help the gaming industry navigate these challenges and strengthen addressing these threats, adhering to regulations, and
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NIS2 in Belgium Topics to cover and questions to reflect on: Introduction With the advancements in technology and the number of cyberattacks increasing, there has been a need to strengthen cybersecurity. In 2016 the NIS1 (Network and Information Systems) Directive entered into force in the European Union (EU). NIS2 is the revised version of the
BeNeLux Cybersecurity StrategiesConverging or Diverging on the Topic of Risk Management? With the increased number of cyber attacks on critical infrastructure, governments and companies need to manage cybersecurity risks better, including countering threats and managing vulnerabilities. Government strategies inspire companies and are a clear sign of the direction to follow for more effective cybersecurity risk
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EU Election Cybersecurity 2024 Summary This blog post, tailored specifically for you-the election staff, political campaign staff, and political candidates-aims to analyse the security threats related to elections in general and specifically to the forthcoming 2024 European Parliament (EP) elections. The objective of the analysis is multi-fold. First, it will summarise the cyber threats pertinent
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The EU AI Act Cybersecurity Requirements The European AI Act represents a significant regulatory milestone with profound cybersecurity implications. For startups and SMEs, understanding and preparing for these changes is crucial. By proactively engaging with regulatory authorities, staying informed, and leveraging resources like the upcoming infographic, businesses can navigate this complex landscape and harness the
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DORA: Regulation on Digital Operational Resilience for the Financial Sector DORA is the Regulation on digital operational resilience for the financial sector which entered into force in December 2022. It introduces new ICT risk requirements, but also consolidates and upgrades existing ones. Compliance deadline is January 2025. The new requirements apply to the following financial
Healthcare: Cybersecurity Requirements in the MDR/IVDR MDR: Medical Devices Regulation IVDR: In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices Regulation The EU adopted these regulations in 2017, and they introduce more stringent cybersecurity rules for medical devices on the EU market. Medical Devices Regulation (MDR) MDR focuses on the regulation of medical devices, which include a wide range
The European Network and Information Security Directive (NIS2) The EU has been implementing stringent cybersecurity laws to safeguard EU countries’ critical and important infrastructure. One such law, the NIS2, has gained significant attention due to its complexity and depth. However, Cyen has taken a step towards simplifying its cybersecurity requirements through the innovative use of
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