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On August 5, 2026, Belgium's National Cybersecurity Certification Authority (NCCA) launched a public consultation on the European Union Managed Security Services Scheme (EUMSS), a new certification framework being developed by the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA). The NCCA is supporting this initiative as part of its core mission to advance European cybersecurity certification schemes. The EUMSS represents a novel approach to cybersecurity certification by certifying services themselves rather than organisations. The scheme initially focuses on the Incident Response service profile and operates across three assurance levels: Basic, Substantial, and High. This framework aims to establish a harmonised, trusted approach to cybersecurity services procurement and assessment across the European Union. The NCCA is inviting Belgium's cybersecurity community—including service providers, customers, industry experts, and cybersecurity professionals—to contribute their practical insights and real-world experience to help refine the scheme before finalisation. The NCCA has established two pathways for participation. The broader ENISA public consultation remains open until September 13, 2026, allowing stakeholders to engage with the EU-wide process. Additionally, the NCCA has developed a complementary Belgian consultation questionnaire available in French and Dutch to ensure the Belgian cybersecurity ecosystem's perspectives are clearly represented in the broader discussion. The short questionnaire can be completed via an online form and will help surface national concerns, opportunities, and viewpoints to feed into ENISA's development process. REFERENCES: CCB Belgium. "Shape the future of cybersecurity services in Europe." Accessed August 5, 2026. https://ccb.belgium.be/en