{"id":13902,"date":"2026-02-26T13:14:09","date_gmt":"2026-02-26T12:14:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/?p=13902"},"modified":"2026-02-26T13:14:12","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T12:14:12","slug":"combell-nis2-essential-label","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.combell.com\/en\/blog\/combell-nis2-essential-label\/","title":{"rendered":"Combell receives NIS2 Essential label: extra assurance for your cloud environment"},"content":{"rendered":"

Combell has received the NIS2 Essential Approved label from the Centre for Cybersecurity Belgium (CCB). In this blog, you\u2019ll briefly discover why this is very good news for your cloud environment and your NIS2 plans. More than ever, Combell is your trusted cloud partner.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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TL;DR<\/p>\n

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Combell has obtained the NIS2 Essential label from the CCB. This confirms that our cloud environment meets the essential NIS2 requirements. For you, this means: demonstrable security, less compliance stress, and a hosting partner that has been formally assessed.In this blog, we explain what the label entails, how it relates to NIS2 and the Belgian CyberFundamentals Framework, and above all: what you concretely gain when you host your cloud environment with Combell.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Why this label matters<\/h2>\n

The NIS2 directive makes cybersecurity an absolute must for many organisations. Not only for critical sectors such as energy, telecom or healthcare, but also for many digital service providers and their suppliers.<\/p>\n

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The fact that Combell has obtained the NIS2 Essential label means that our security approach not only feels solid internally, but has also been externally validated and recognised within the Belgian NIS2 framework.<\/p>\n

Veerle Van Hecke, Compliance & Sustainability Analytics Manager at Combell<\/cite><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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As an IT manager or CTO, you will sooner or later be faced with questions about NIS2: from management, auditors, customers or regulators.<\/p>\n

On our blog, we have already explained what NIS2 entails<\/a> and what impact it has on companies in Belgium and on their cloud environments<\/a>. This new step - obtaining the NIS2 Essential label - makes that story tangible.<\/p>\n

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What you need to know about NIS2<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Assurance for IT managers<\/h3>\n

With NIS2, a vague \u201cyes, yes, we\u2019re doing something about security\u201d is no longer enough. You must be able to demonstrably prove<\/strong> that your organisation and your suppliers have taken the appropriate measures.<\/p>\n

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A cloud partner with an NIS2 Essential label<\/strong> makes this much easier:<\/p>\n

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<\/a><\/path><\/svg><\/span>You can show management and auditors that your hosting partner has been officially assessed<\/strong> against NIS2 requirements.<\/span><\/div>\n
<\/a><\/path><\/svg><\/span>You reduce the risk of an inadequately secured infrastructure becoming the weak link in your chain.<\/span><\/div>\n
<\/a><\/path><\/svg><\/span>You save time in tenders, security questionnaires and due diligence processes.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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In other words: the label is not a marketing badge<\/strong>, but an extra layer of assurance on top of our existing certifications.<\/p>\n

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NIS2 in Belgium in brief<\/h2>\n

NIS2 is a European directive aimed at increasing the cyber resilience of essential and important organisations.<\/p>\n

Belgium translates this directive into national legislation and further elaborates it through the CCB\u2019s CyberFundamentals Framework.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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NIS2 imposes obligations in areas such as:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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<\/a><\/path><\/svg><\/span>risk management and security policy<\/span><\/div>\n
<\/a><\/path><\/svg><\/span>technical and organisational security measures<\/span><\/div>\n
<\/a><\/path><\/svg><\/span>incident detection and reporting<\/span><\/div>\n
<\/a><\/path><\/svg><\/span>business continuity and recovery<\/span><\/div>\n
<\/a><\/path><\/svg><\/span>supply chain management<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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For many organisations, the reality is this: they use cloud solutions themselves and\/or are suppliers to NIS2 entities.<\/strong> In both cases, the security of their hosting partner plays a key role.<\/p>\n

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Role of the CCB<\/h3>\n

The Centre for Cybersecurity Belgium<\/strong><\/a> is the national authority for cybersecurity. The CCB defines the criteria for the NIS2 Essential label and recognises the processes through which organisations can demonstrate that they meet those criteria.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe fact that Combell has obtained the NIS2 Essential label means that our security approach not only feels solid internally, but has also been externally validated and recognised<\/strong> within the Belgian NIS2 framework,\u201d says Veerle Van Hecke, Compliance & Sustainability Analytics Manager at Combell.<\/p>\n

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What requirements does Combell meet?<\/h2>\n

Policy and risk management<\/h3>\n

The label confirms, among other things, that Combell:<\/p>\n

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<\/a><\/path><\/svg><\/span>has a formal and organisation-wide cybersecurity policy<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
<\/a><\/path><\/svg><\/span>structurally applies risk management<\/strong> in decisions, projects and changes<\/span><\/div>\n
<\/a><\/path><\/svg><\/span>has clearly defined roles and responsibilities for information security<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Veerle proudly summarises: \u201cAt Combell, cybersecurity is not a standalone IT project, but an integral part of how we design, manage and continuously improve our cloud solutions<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Technical and organisational measures<\/h3>\n

In addition, the label demonstrates that we have implemented appropriate technical and organisational measures<\/strong>, including:<\/p>\n

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<\/a><\/path><\/svg><\/span>strong access management<\/strong> (identity & access management, least privilege, multi-factor authentication where appropriate)<\/span><\/div>\n
<\/a><\/path><\/svg><\/span>network security<\/strong> through segmentation, firewalls and other protection layers<\/span><\/div>\n
<\/a><\/path><\/svg><\/span>data protection<\/strong> measures, such as encryption in transit<\/span><\/div>\n
<\/a><\/path><\/svg><\/span>standardised processes for patching, hardening and change management<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\u201cThese measures form the secure foundation layer of the Combell cloud,\u201d emphasises Veerle Van Hecke. \u201cOn top of that foundation, we can implement additional controls<\/em> depending on your sector, risks or compliance needs.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Incident management and improvement<\/h3>\n

No organisation can 100% rule out that an incident may occur. What you can do, however, is ensure that you handle it quickly and professionally.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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You don\u2019t just have to say that your hosting partner is \u2018secure\u2019. You can demonstrate that this partner complies with government-defined standards and is regularly assessed.<\/p>\n

Veerle Van Hecke, Compliance & Sustainability Analytics Manager at Combell<\/cite><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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The NIS2 Essential label confirms that Combell:<\/p>\n

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<\/a><\/path><\/svg><\/span>has formal incident management processes<\/strong> in place<\/span><\/div>\n
<\/a><\/path><\/svg><\/span>tests and evaluates<\/strong> these processes to ensure they work in practice<\/span><\/div>\n
<\/a><\/path><\/svg><\/span>continuously works on monitoring, reporting and improving<\/strong> our security measures<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\u201cThis means you are not relying on \u2018best effort\u2019, but on a cloud partner that knows exactly what needs to happen when something goes wrong,\u201d says Veerle Van Hecke.<\/p>\n

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Awareness and clear responsibilities<\/h3>\n

Finally, the label also looks at the human side<\/strong> of security. At Combell, we invest in information security awareness, clear procedures and a culture in which employees are alert and engaged.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Veerle concludes: \u201cFor you as a customer, this means you are working with a team that truly lives and breathes security. Not just through a checklist, but in our daily operations.\u201d<\/p>\n

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What does this mean for your organisation?<\/h2>\n

Less compliance stress<\/h3>\n

Do you work in an organisation subject to NIS2, or do you provide services to such an organisation? Then you know that auditors and customers increasingly ask for proof<\/strong>: certificates, processes, reports, test results.<\/p>\n

With a cloud partner labelled NIS2 Essential, you can substantiate a significant part of that story. You can clearly demonstrate that the underlying hosting and cloud infrastructure<\/strong> meets strictly assessed security requirements.<\/p>\n

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Better protection and continuity<\/h3>\n

The measures behind the label have a direct impact on:<\/p>\n

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<\/a><\/path><\/svg><\/span>the protection of sensitive and confidential information<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
<\/a><\/path><\/svg><\/span>the availability<\/strong> of your applications and data<\/span><\/div>\n
<\/a><\/path><\/svg><\/span>business continuity<\/strong> in the event of incidents<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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A stronger story towards management and auditors<\/h3>\n

As an IT manager or CTO, you often have to build bridges between what is technically possible and expectations \u201cfrom above\u201d.<\/p>\n

An external recognition such as the NIS2 Essential label helps you make the conversation with management, risk & compliance or customers more concrete.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Veerle Van Hecke knows why: \u201cYou don\u2019t just have to say that your hosting partner is \u2018secure\u2019. You can demonstrate that this partner complies with government-defined standards<\/strong> and is regularly assessed.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Advantages of the Combell cloud<\/h2>\n

Local, ISO-certified data centres<\/h3>\n

Combell hosts your data in modern, highly secure data centres in the Benelux<\/a>. This infrastructure is aligned with international standards such as ISO 27001<\/strong> (information security) and ISO 27701<\/strong> (privacy information management).<\/p>\n

Combined with the NIS2 Essential label, this gives you multiple layers of assurance<\/strong>: international standards and a Belgian framework that directly aligns with NIS2.<\/p>\n

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Lees ook<\/p>\n

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NIS2: is your cloud environment ready?<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Multi-layer security and backups<\/h3>\n

Our cloud solutions are built according to the principle of defence in depth. Think of:<\/p>\n

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<\/a><\/path><\/svg><\/span>separated environments (development, test, production) where required<\/span><\/div>\n
<\/a><\/path><\/svg><\/span>backups and redundancy<\/strong> in line with agreed RPO\/RTO objectives<\/span><\/div>\n
<\/a><\/path><\/svg><\/span>monitoring of critical components and proactive alerts<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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This reduces the risk that a single weak link will have a major impact on your business.<\/p>\n

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24\/7 monitoring and support<\/h3>\n

Your cloud environment doesn\u2019t only run during office hours. That\u2019s why our teams monitor it 24\/7<\/strong>, with support from experts who know your environment.<\/p>\n

If something goes wrong, you can count on:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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<\/a><\/path><\/svg><\/span>clear communication about what happened and which steps are being taken<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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A labelled cloud partner as a strategic advantage<\/h2>\n

When you can present a cloud partner with an NIS2 Essential label<\/strong> in this context, you have a clear strategic advantage. It shows that you deliberately choose a partner who:<\/p>\n

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<\/a><\/path><\/svg><\/span>has its security assessed by external parties<\/span><\/div>\n
<\/a><\/path><\/svg><\/span>operates within a Belgian framework closely aligned with legislation<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Discussing your cloud hosting<\/h2>\n

Topics for an initial meeting<\/h3>\n

Every organisation is different. One has a complex hybrid architecture, another mainly runs SaaS, and a third develops its own applications in the cloud. Still, there are several recurring questions we can explore together:<\/p>\n

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<\/a><\/path><\/svg><\/span>How relevant is NIS2 within your organisation and\/or your customer portfolio?<\/span><\/div>\n
<\/a><\/path><\/svg><\/span>Which systems and data are truly critical<\/strong> for your business?<\/span><\/div>\n
<\/a><\/path><\/svg><\/span>What does your current hosting or cloud environment look like, and where are the biggest risks?<\/span><\/div>\n
<\/a><\/path><\/svg><\/span>Which measures are already in place today, and where do we still see gaps?<\/span><\/div>\n
<\/a><\/path><\/svg><\/span>Based on these insights, we can help you design an NIS2-ready cloud architecture with the right combination of cloud servers, managed cloud, security solutions and backup.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Based on these insights, we can help you design an NIS2-ready cloud architecture with the right combination of cloud servers, managed cloud<\/a>, security solutions and backup.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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How Combell can support you<\/h3>\n

With the NIS2 Essential label, we demonstrate that our foundation is robust and independently assessed.<\/strong> But we are happy to go one step further: together with you, we look for the solution that best fits your organisation<\/strong>, taking into account your sector, risks, budget and growth plans.<\/p>\n

Would you like to know how your current environment measures up against NIS2 expectations and the CyberFundamentals Framework? Or are you at the start of a cloud migration and want to approach it in a future-proof way from day one?<\/p>\n

Get in touch with our cloud experts and start the conversation about an NIS2-ready cloud environment tailored to your organisation.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Choose the ultra-secure Combell cloud<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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