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Did you know that there are over 40 National Research and Education Networks (NRENs) in Europe alone? NRENs, like Belnet, offer ultra-fast connectivity and services tailored to the specific needs of universities and research institutions.

In a context of increasing digitalisation, the teams of Philippe Hennebert (IT Director - Institut Jules Bordet) and David Lerens (IT Support Manager for the Clinical Trials Support Unit) play a key role within the Institut Jules Bordet. On the eve of a landmark move, they talk about the role of IT in research, the various challenges linked to the crisis and their long-standing collaboration with Belnet.

The Hospital Network Antwerp (ZNA) is the biggest health organisation in Belgium. In addition to providing care at ten different sites, the ZNA also carries out research. Belnet spoke with Alix Devroye, Network and Security System Administrator, about the challenges which the COVID-19 crisis has brought in terms of ICT and about the increasing importance of security.

MFA is a key component of a strong identity and access management (IAM) policy. Instead of just asking for a username and password, MFA requires one or more additional authentication factors, significantly reducing your organisation's risk of falling victim to cybercrime.

The month of October is traditionally dedicated to cybersecurity. Just like last year, the European research network GÉANT is launching a campaign this autumn to raise awareness of cybersecurity. It is looking for contributions from experts in the European R&E community. Sound like something for you or your colleagues?

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This year, the 36th TNC organised by GÉANT will be fully online and be accessible free of charge to all members of the R&E community. Take advantage of this unique opportunity to attend this prestigious conference in its new format, between 21 and 25 June.