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Belgium’s Cyber Security Awards

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Brief biography

If you are shortlisted, we’ll feature you on the Awards website — so please include a high-resolution, copyright-free portrait photo with your submission.

Employer information

Organisation typePublicPrivateGovernmentNon-profitEducationOther
SectorAutomotive and assemblyConstructionConsumer packaged goodsEducationEnergy and resourcesFinancial servicesHealthcare systems and servicesHigh techMedia and entertainmentProfessional servicesRetailTelecommunicationsTransport and logisticsTravel and tourismOther

Outline your contributions across the following domains

We recommend keeping your responses concise and focused, with a maximum of one A4 page or approximately 2,500 characters per field. Please provide detailed input in all the following four domains. Each domain includes guiding questions to help shape your answers. Be sure to highlight your specific role, concrete deliverables, and the outcomes achieved — and how these made a meaningful difference.

1. Contribution to the organisation’s information security performance

What is your overall strategic vision for improving your organisation’s information security performance, and how have you implemented it?

Describe how you apply governance programmes to measure the success of your organisation’s information security strategy. Explain how you strategically leverage innovation, creativity, and emerging technologies to strengthen information security within your organisation.

2. Accomplishment in the current professional role

Describe any initiatives or projects you have undertaken in the field of information security transformation during the past 24 months.

Describe the impact these initiative(s) or project(s) have had on improving your organisation’s cybersecurity posture. Where possible, provide specific details and quantifiable outcomes. Be sure to highlight the leadership qualities that contributed to achieving these results.

3. Partnership with different stakeholders

Describe your broader operational and functional responsibilities beyond information security, and how your role as C(I)SO has influenced wider business operations.

Explain how you have driven change and created impact across your organisation, including the cybersecurity outcomes resulting from any partnership approaches with internal or external stakeholders. Detail your initiatives to raise awareness of information security risks among C-level executives and board members.

4. Contribution to foster a security culture

What is your approach to fostering a security culture within your organisation?

Describe the programmes, initiatives and achievements you have implemented to promote a security culture in your organisation. How have you worked to improve the skills and capabilities of both your team and the organisation as a whole? In your role as C(I)SO, how have you driven cybersecurity performance?

References

If relevant, please provide information on your contributions to conferences, presentations, papers or publications. Include titles, dates, and a brief description of the content and impact. Note: We are not requesting contact information for references.

Would you like to add anything?

Please, include any additional information that might enhance your application or improve the jury’s understanding of your application.

By submitting this form, you consent to the Cyber Security Coalition using your data to handle your request as outlined in our privacy policy.

By submitting your application, you agree to the terms and conditions.

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Applicant information

Brief biography

If you are shortlisted, we’ll feature you on the Awards website — so please include a high-resolution, copyright-free portrait photo with your submission.

Employer information

Organisation typePublicPrivateGovernmentNon-profitEducationOther
SectorAutomotive and assemblyConstructionConsumer packaged goodsEducationEnergy and resourcesFinancial servicesHealthcare systems and servicesHigh techMedia and entertainmentProfessional servicesRetailTelecommunicationsTransport and logisticsTravel and tourismOther

Outline your contributions in at least one of the following areas

We recommend keeping your responses concise and focused, with a maximum of one A4 page or approximately 2,500 characters per field. Please provide detailed input in at least one of the following three domains. Each domain includes guiding questions to help shape your answers. You don’t need to address every question, but your response should thoroughly cover the chosen domain. Be sure to highlight your specific role, concrete deliverables, and the outcomes achieved — and how these made a meaningful difference.

1. Contribution to industrial valorisation activities

What is your overall strategic vision for advancing the state-of-the-art in cybersecurity through industrial valorisation activities?

Describe any initiatives or key contributions you have made in this area, such as technology transfer, research and development (R&D), patents, or other forms of industrial collaboration. Explain the impact of these activities on the cybersecurity field. Where possible, provide detailed information and quantify the outcomes to illustrate the value and effectiveness of your contributions.

2. Contribution to scientific valorisation activities

What is your overall strategic vision for advancing the state of the art in cybersecurity through scientific valorisation activities?

Describe any initiatives or key contributions you have made in this context, such as publishing scientific papers, participating in or organising conferences and workshops, or other academic dissemination efforts. Explain the impact of these activities on the cybersecurity field. Where possible, provide detailed information and quantify the outcomes to highlight the value and influence of your contributions.

3. Contribution to educational activities

What is your overall strategic vision for educating and empowering the next generation of cybersecurity leaders?

Describe any initiatives or key contributions you have made in executive and academic education related to cybersecurity management, technology, risk assessment, and mitigation models. Explain the impact of these activities on shaping the future of cybersecurity leadership. Where possible, provide specific details and quantify the outcomes to highlight the effectiveness and value of your contributions.

References

If relevant, please provide information on your contributions to conferences, presentations, papers or publications. Include titles, dates, and a brief description of the content and impact. Note: We are not requesting contact information for references.

Would you like to add anything?

Please, include any additional information that might enhance your application or improve the jury’s understanding of your application.

By submitting this form, you consent to the Cyber Security Coalition using your data to handle your request as outlined in our privacy policy.

By submitting your application, you agree to the terms and conditions.

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Applicant information

Brief biography

If you are shortlisted, we’ll feature you on the Awards website — so please include a high-resolution, copyright-free portrait photo with your submission.

Employer information

Organisation typePublicPrivateGovernmentNon-profitEducationOther
SectorAutomotive and assemblyConstructionConsumer packaged goodsEducationEnergy and resourcesFinancial servicesHealthcare systems and servicesHigh techMedia and entertainmentProfessional servicesRetailTelecommunicationsTransport and logisticsTravel and tourismOther

Outline your contributions in at least one of the following areas

We recommend keeping your responses concise and focused, with a maximum of one A4 page or approximately 2,500 characters per field. Please provide detailed input in at least one of the following three domains. Each domain includes guiding questions to help shape your answers. You don’t need to address every question, but your response should thoroughly cover the chosen domain. Be sure to highlight your specific role, concrete deliverables, and the outcomes achieved — and how these made a meaningful difference.

1. Cyber security career foundations

In what ways have you excelled in your role as a cybersecurity professional?

What steps are you taking to maintain this high level of performance in the future? Describe how you are actively pursuing personal, professional, and intellectual growth, including any continuing education efforts. Additionally, highlight your leadership and teamwork skills, and how these have contributed to your success.

2. Accomplishment in the current professional role

Describe any initiative(s) or project(s) you have undertaken in the past 24 months that have contributed to strengthening your organisation’s cyber resilience.

Explain the impact this (these) initiative(s) and/or project(s) have had on improving your organisation’s overall cybersecurity posture. Where possible, provide specific details and quantify the outcomes. Additionally, describe how you have leveraged innovation, creativity, and emerging technologies to enhance your organisation’s resilience against cyber threats.

3. Contribution to the cyber security ecosystem

Describe the added value and impact you bring to specific areas of cybersecurity, whether within or outside your organisation.

Highlight the key qualities and skills that set you apart. Include any initiatives you have led or played a decisive role in, particularly those launched by businesses, industry groups, or professional associations active in the cybersecurity ecosystem. Where possible, describe the outcomes and impact of your contributions in detail, and quantify the results to demonstrate measurable value.

References

If relevant, please provide information on your contributions to conferences, presentations, papers or publications. Include titles, dates, and a brief description of the content and impact. Note: We are not requesting contact information for references.

Would you like to add anything?

Please, include any additional information that might enhance your application or improve the jury’s understanding of your application.

By submitting this form, you consent to the Cyber Security Coalition using your data to handle your request as outlined in our privacy policy.

By submitting your application, you agree to the terms and conditions.

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Applicant information

Brief biography

If you are shortlisted, we’ll feature you on the Awards website — so please include a high-resolution, copyright-free portrait photo with your submission.

Employer information

Organisation typePublicPrivateGovernmentNon-profitEducationOther
SectorAutomotive and assemblyConstructionConsumer packaged goodsEducationEnergy and resourcesFinancial servicesHealthcare systems and servicesHigh techMedia and entertainmentProfessional servicesRetailTelecommunicationsTransport and logisticsTravel and tourismOther

Outline your contributions across the following areas

We recommend keeping your responses concise and focused, with a maximum of one A4 page or approximately 2,500 characters per field. Please provide detailed input in the following four domains. Each domain includes guiding questions to help shape your answers. Be sure to highlight your specific role, concrete deliverables, and the outcomes achieved — and how these made a meaningful difference.

1. Contribution to the organisation’s information privacy performance

What is your strategic vision for enhancing your organisation’s performance in privacy management?


Please describe the initiatives you have implemented to raise awareness of privacy issues among C-level executives and the board. Additionally, explain the governance frameworks you utilise to measure the success of your privacy strategy. How do you strategically leverage innovation, creativity, and emerging technologies to advance your organisation’s privacy practices?

2. Accomplishment in the current professional role

Describe any privacy management initiatives or projects you have undertaken in the past 24 months.

Explain the impact or outcomes of these initiatives and/or projects in enhancing your organisation’s privacy posture. Where applicable, provide specific details and quantify the results. Additionally, describe how these efforts have influenced the performance of your department, emphasizing the leadership qualities that contributed to the noted benefits.

3. Partnership with different stakeholders

How have you influenced broader business operations in your role?

What are your other operational or functional responsibilities beyond privacy management? Describe how you have led organisational change, including the impact of any partnership approaches you have adopted with various stakeholders. Describe your initiatives to raise awareness related to privacy among C-level executives and the board.

4. Contribution to foster a privacy culture

How have you as a privacy expert driven improved performance?

What is your approach to enhancing the skills and capabilities of your team? Describe any programmes which you have implemented to train staff and improve processes and systems. Describe your achievements to help raise awareness for privacy risks and create a culture conducive to privacy in the organisation you are working for.

References

If relevant, please provide information on your contributions to conferences, presentations, papers or publications. Include titles, dates, and a brief description of the content and impact. Note: We are not requesting contact information for references.

Would you like to add anything?

Please, include any additional information that might enhance your application or improve the jury’s understanding of your application.

By submitting this form, you consent to the Cyber Security Coalition using your data to handle your request as outlined in our privacy policy.

By submitting your application, you agree to the terms and conditions.

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