Services and structure

The "Directorate of Security" (“Sécurité-Veiligheid” - SV) reports directly to the President of the Board of Directors (hereinafter PBD) and is responsible for the security policy of the FPS, the objectives of which are the protection of Belgian citizens abroad, FPS personnel and infrastructure in Brussels and abroad, and the confidentiality of information. The Directorate is also an important interface with Belgian security actors (VSSE, Defence including SGRS, NCCN, CUTA, etc.) and coordinates the contribution of FPS within the National Security Council. It works in a coordinated manner and in close cooperation with all FPS directorates and services involved in the same missions.

The Directorate of Security is managed by the Chief Security Officer.

The directorate is made up of a transversal cell, three departments and an overseas team.
 

SV0 – Coordination Cell and Secretariat

This cell covers three missions:

1. internal coordination within the FPS FA for the National Security Council (CoorCNS);
2. the office of the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO's Office);
3. the secretariat of the Directorate of Security.
    

SV1 – Crisis prevention and management – B-FAST Secretariat

The SV1 service is responsible for the preparation and management of crisis situations (travel advice, crisis files, etc.). In case of a crisis, the crisis centre is opened and activated. Moreover, the B-FAST secretariat is still located within SV1. It coordinates and implements the dispatch of Belgian civil emergency aid to third countries.
 

SV2 – Physical Security

SV2 is responsible for physical security policy for personnel and buildings, both overseas and within the FPS.

It draws up and implements security policy using a methodology based on threat and risk analysis.
 

SV3 – Security of classified information: Security Officers Office and Secure Communication Centre

The SV3 department is responsible for security policy for classified information, areas, and communication tools (law of 11.12.98). The two Security Officers ensure that the security rules concerning classified information are properly applied within the FPS, in compliance with the legal obligations and standards in force and in compliance with the National Security Authority (NSA) directives. The department acts as a single point of contact for security clearances and security notices. A Secure Communication Centre (SCC) is attached to the department.
 

RSOs – Regional Security Officers

RSOs report directly to the Directorate of Security and are posted abroad, supporting diplomatic posts in implementing the organisation's security policy.