Welcome to LSEC, an internationally renowned Information security cluster, a not for profit organization that has the objective to promote Information Security and the expertise in BeNeLux and Europe. Founded by the University of Leuven (K.U. Leuven), supported by European Commission FP7 and leading a unique PAN European Private partnership that interacts with Public Institutions, LSEC connects security industry experts, research institutes and universities, government agencies, end users, funding bodies and technical experts who are driving national and European research agendas. LSEC activities aim to raise cyber security awareness, support innovation and competitiveness of the European IT- Security market and promote the visibility of its members.
3IF stands for “Industrial Internet In Flanders”. During 2015 throughout 2019, LSEC and SIRRIS as main project partners will be developing a series of activities to support Manufacturing Companies, Integrators, Technology Providers, System Integrators, Security Companies and Innovators; in developing and integrating Internet of Things, Smart Sensors in Industrial Environments; supporting new business opportunities, identifying and mitigating challenges and positioning Flanders internationally.
3IF will kick off in Leuven, on 28 May, and you are invited! For more information click here
LSEC & IPACSO at Mobile World 2015 : Mobile Security Solutions
LSEC and IPACSO collected a number of European innovative mobile security solutions, that collectively support a secure mobile experience, and that will further drive innovation within the mobile sector. Whether you are an operator looking for business opportunities, a manufacturer looking for the latest technology integrations, a service provider to harden your solutions...We will inform your about: Mobile authentication and access control, mobile to manage payments and serve as payment token, using mobile to facilitate offline transactions, ensuring the security of apps and the OS, protecting privacy of mobile users and many more to discover at Booth 7G71 at Mobile World Congress 2015.
More info: Mobile Security Section
Cyber Security Challenge 2015. Are you up for it?
The Cyber Security Challenge 2015 is organized by a number of LSEC members, a new initiative to raise awareness of students on Cyber Security and motivate young talents to embrace a career in Cyber Security. This capture the flag challenge is supported by LSEC.
The country-wide cyber security competition targeting students that are about to complete their education is supported by virtually every major academic institution in the country, such as the KU Leuven, ULB, Howest, UCL, UGent, UAntwerpen, UNamur, ULg, … The event is organized by NVISO and supported by BNP Paribas Fortis, KBC, LSEC and a number of organizations active in the promotion of cyber-security in Belgium.
Registration for the Qualifiers are now open! Qualifications take place on March 4 and 5th, the finals on March 20th. Register your team today!
More info: https://www.cybersecuritychallenge.be #CSCBE
European researchers, ICT Security professionals and industry, supported by the European Commission to honour those making an impact in Privacy and Cyber Security
Europe's most innovative and forward-thinking researchers and entrepreneurs gathered in Brussels on 23 October 2014, recognising those who are bolstering Europe's cyber security landscape.
The awards are the brainchild of an EU-supported research project, named Innovation Framework for Privacy and Cyber Security Market Opportunities (IPACSO). LSEC is a member of this consortium, which comprises a diverse range of industry, academic, R&D and policy-making experts collaborating to build a faster, more effective and efficient road-to-market landscape for cyber security entrepreneurs.
The award Ceremony took place October 23rd, in the Innovation Center Living Tomorrow, in Vilvoorde Belgium. With inspiring presentations and interesting discussions. Click here to view the full press release on the IPACSO website, an impression of the conference, an overview of the finalists and the list of the award winners per each of the 6 categories
October 23rd , the first European Cyber Security & Privacy Innovation Awards will take place in Belgium. With these Awards, the IPACSO consortium, supported by the European Commission, awards Privacy and Cyber Security Innovators in Europe. From all entries, the independent review commission created a short list of 20 innovative companies the IT - security & privacy domains. This short list is now available on the event page.
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The European Commission is launching a public survey on Net Innovation. This survey is related to the definition of the new Work Programme 2016-2017 for Horizon 2020, aimed to accelerate new forms of Internet- based Innovations in Europe. To prepare the new Work Programme, the Commission is updating its vision for the Net Innovation area, identifying key technological challenges and research priorities, and establishing a research and innovation agenda for the coming years.
The questionnaire is aimed at gathering the opinions of all interested in Net Innovation topics that are to be covered under the 2016-2017 Work Programme.
This consultation is open from 12th August till 30th September 2014. You can access it here.
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