Belgium’s Cybersecurity Chief Warns of Growing Risk from U.S.-Centric Technologies

In a compelling call to action, Belgium’s national cybersecurity chief issued a stark warning that Europe is facing an “enormous security problem” rooted in its dependence on U.S.-based cybersecurity technologies and infrastructure. The concern, articulated amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions and an increasingly complex threat environment, highlights the need for European nations to invest in indigenous R&D for critical security tools, autonomy in secure communications, and local expertise in cryptography and secure system design. This development is galvanizing policymakers and research institutions to accelerate indigenous cyber R&D initiatives that reduce technological dependencies and promote digital sovereignty. Such strategic shifts could lead to regional innovation hubs focused on secure operating systems, cryptographic accelerators, and AI-secure platforms tailored to local regulatory frameworks and threat models.

16-01-2026