Getting Started: Your Cybersecurity Journey
You've decided to take cybersecurity seriously. Now what? This section provides the practical next steps - from your first 30 days to a complete compliance roadmap. We focus on what actually matters for Belgian SMEs, not theoretical best practices.
Getting Started Guides
Your First 30 Days
Week-by-week plan from zero to basic protection
What Does a Breach Cost?
Real numbers for Belgian SMEs - the hidden costs most forget
From Zero to Compliant
Your complete roadmap to NIS2 and CyberFundamentals compliance
ROI of Cybersecurity
Calculate the return on investment for security measures - make the business case
Guide for IT Partners
How MSPs and IT partners can offer cybersecurity services to their clients
Why Start Now?
Every week you wait is another week of exposure. But starting doesn't mean doing everything at once. It means:
- Understanding your current vulnerabilities before attackers find them
- Knowing exactly what's at stake (hint: it's more than you think)
- Building security incrementally, not as a panic project
- Meeting compliance requirements before regulators come knocking
The Smart Path to Security
We recommend this sequence for Belgian SMEs:
Understand the stakes
Read our breach cost analysis. Knowing what you're protecting against makes everything else make sense.
Start with basics
Follow our 30-day plan to implement the 7 essential controls. This covers the most common attack vectors.
Plan for compliance
Use our roadmap to chart your path to full CyberFundamentals and NIS2 compliance.
Build continuously
Security isn't a project with an end date. Establish ongoing practices that grow with your business.
Ready to Begin?
If you're not sure where to start, our 30-day guide is the best entry point. It gives you quick wins that build momentum and protect you from the most common threats.
Start Your First 30 DaysFrequently Asked Questions
Do I need technical knowledge to get started?
No. Our guides are written for business owners, not IT specialists. Where technical steps are needed, we explain them clearly or point you to resources that can help.
How much will this cost?
The CyberFundamentals Small tier (7 controls) is free and can often be implemented with minimal investment. Higher tiers have costs, but we show you the ROI - typically, protection costs far less than a breach.
What if I'm not in NIS2 scope?
Even if you're not legally required to comply, implementing basic cybersecurity protects your business, data, and reputation. Many of our guides apply regardless of compliance requirements.
Can I do this myself or do I need help?
The basics (Small tier) can absolutely be done yourself. For higher tiers, many SMEs work with their existing IT partner. Our platform guides you through either approach.