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The vision: Cybernation Germany

The cyber threat situation is a huge concern, wreaking untold loss and damage. Cybersecurity is a national challenge – a challenge we can overcome only by working together. We need Cybernation Germany to reign supreme over cybersecurity and digitalisation.

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The State of IT Security in Germany

With its annual report on the state of IT security in Germany, the Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) provides a comprehensive overview of the threats in cyberspace. In the report for 2023, the Federal Cyber Security Authority comes to the conclusion: the threat in cyberspace is higher than ever before.

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Die Lage der IT-Sicherheit in Deutschland 2023

Claudia Plattner new President of the BSI

As of 1 July 2023, Claudia Plattner is the head of the BSI. Federal Minister of the Interior Nancy Faeser has introduced her at the Federal Press Conference on July 7 2023. Claudia Plattner will officially take office at a ceremony in Bonn on 17 July 2023.

Press release (german)

Claudia Plattner neue BSI-Präsidentin

State of Cyber Security in the Russian attack on Ukraine

The BSI continuously evaluates the situation about information security and calls on th target groups to review their IT security measures.

Current situation and more informations (in german speech)

schematische Netzverbindungen auf einer Weltkarte

Modern healthcare provision: digital and secure

Digitalisation benefits all the stakeholders in healthcare - from patients and doctor’s practices to hospitals and health insurance companies. However, none of the benefits of eHealth are achievable without information security.

Focus on eHealth

Operationssaal in einem Krankenhaus

Security instructions

CERT-Bund warnings

All warnings from CERT-Bund

IT security incident

Are you dealing with an IT security incident and looking for urgent information? Do you want to submit a voluntary or mandatory IT security incident report? Would you like to find out about IT security safeguards? Please select the category that most applies to you so that we can provide you with tailored information.

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