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Systems understood. Risks documented.

Security assessments, penetration testing, infrastructure and local AI: we support IT teams, SMEs and non-profits with a defined scope, verifiable findings and remediation priorities.

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Digital tools — Public diagnostic

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Analyse your domain’s public surface and receive a prioritised report.

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Public diagnostic

Analyse your domain’s public surface and receive a prioritised report.

Public surface
DNS & TLS
CVE signals

Passive analysis · No intrusive testing

After launch, the domain’s public technical data is queried from the sources named in the report. The server’s public IP address may be sent to ipwho.is to estimate its location.

IBCSC Technical Pathways

Four ways into the technical professions behind digital services.

Free hands-on learning for young people, plus intensive modules that help professionals update their skills.

Learn on real equipment and build a first technical project. Young people · 15–25 · free Learn on real equipment and build a first technical project. DevOps, telecoms, Junior Linux or local AI: four practical paths for pupils, students and young people choosing a direction. Explore the pathways Refresh your practice and help fund a youth place. Professional upskilling Refresh your practice and help fund a youth place. Focused short formats built around operations, security and team autonomy. See professional formats

Technical guides

From network to code, put it into practice.

The IBCSC TechBlog brings together illustrated guides on Synology, Linux, networking and local AI.

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Cyber & AI Citizen Lab

IBCSC is developing a citizen lab in Charleroi focused on cybersecurity, responsible artificial intelligence and the safe adoption of digital technologies by startups, associations and SMEs.

01 AI awareness Understand tools, limitations and data-related risks. 02 Startup AI adoption Identify useful cases and frame early prototypes.
03 Local AI infrastructure Explore lightweight, open and privacy-oriented solutions. 04 Cybersecurity for AI Integrate access control, data protection and risk analysis. 05 Workshops and demonstrations Learn through practical, accessible and documented formats. 06 Partnerships Pool venues, equipment, skills and experience.
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TECHNICAL PATHWAYS / ENTRY TO WORK / IT JOBS

From technical skills to a first IT opportunity.

Following its free technical pathways for young people, IBCSC is developing an employment space connecting acquired skills, first professional experience and the needs of verified Belgian employers.

01 / TalentI am looking for workBuild a structured profile, attach your CV and follow every application from one workspace.Create a candidate account 02 / OrganisationI am recruitingVerify your organisation, publish complete offers and manage candidates through a clear pipeline.Create an employer account
02 / Opening in preparation

The first verified vacancies are being prepared.

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The first verified vacancies are being prepared.

Candidates can already prepare their profile. Organisations can introduce themselves so the first vacancies are verified before publication.

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Technical care. A human approach.

Security, infrastructure and local AI: we start with your environment and constraints to define practical, documented work that fits your needs.

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Cybersecurity, responsible AI and digital resilience

Accessible but properly scoped services: written scope, indicative pricing, confidentiality and explicit authorisation for active checks.

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Cybersecurity 190 € / mission

Cyber Check Express

Reviews, light audits and practical action plans for small structures.

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Cybersecurity 390 € / mission

Cyber Health Check

Reviews, light audits and practical action plans for small structures.

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Cybersecurity from 290 € / mission

Synology Nas Security Review

Reviews, light audits and practical action plans for small structures.

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  • Proportionate technical review
  • Report or prioritised action plan
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Cybersecurity from 390 € / mission

Microsoft 365 Security Review

Reviews, light audits and practical action plans for small structures.

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Cybersecurity from 590 € / mission

Vulnerability Assessment

Reviews, light audits and practical action plans for small structures.

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Penetration Testing from 790 € / mission

Small Website Security Test

Active tests only with written authorisation and engagement rules.

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Areas of activity

Activities address the main risks faced by citizens and organisations.

  1. 01Cybersecurity awareness
  2. 02Threat Intelligence
  3. 03Legal and ethical OSINT
  4. 04Anti-fraud
  5. 05Child online protection
  6. 06Research and publications
  7. 07Digital resilience
  8. 08Guidance for victims
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Our approach

Independent, lawful and proportionate.

Belgian base

The Institute is based in Charleroi and operates in Belgium.

Method

Information is checked and limitations are stated.

Independence

The Institute is nonprofit and holds no public mandate.

Our principles

  1. 01Legality
  2. 02Independence
  3. 03Proportionality
  4. 04Confidentiality
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Cooperation

New programme · CoopIT ASBL

Websites, accounts, backups and small software tools: a managed, documented IT foundation sized for a nonprofit budget.

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News, technology watch and publications

Follow technology developments and the Institute’s activity, with guides and analysis kept in a separate publication stream.

Publications

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Practical guide Deepfakes and voice cloning: verify before you act Incident management Cyber incident: the first 60 minutes without making it worse Practical guide Lost or stolen smartphone: regaining control in the right order

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Digital hygiene: the reflexes that protect

Phishing, fake bank calls, booby-trapped messages — almost every scam relies on three psychological levers. Learn to recognise them.

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Urgency

“You have 10 minutes!”

“Account blocked”, “final reminder”, “parcel returned today”: urgency is designed to short-circuit your thinking.

Authority

“Police, bank, Card Stop…”

The caller claims to be your bank, the police or technical support. The number displayed can be spoofed.

The secret code

“Give us the code you received by SMS”

You are asked for a code, a password, your card details or to install an app. No legitimate party asks for that.

Two levers at once = hang up or delete immediately. A confirmation code is never shared: giving it is signing.

Card compromised 078 170 170 Card Stop · 24/7
Identity document 00800 2123 2123 Doc Stop
Suspicious message suspect@safeonweb.be Forward, then delete

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