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Germany is becoming more and more digital.

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On average, every household owns about ten devices

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that are connected to the internet.

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The trend is clearly rising.

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The more and faster this increasing networking progresses,

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the more IT security threats there are.

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At the same time, the methods of cyber-attacks 
are becoming more and more sophisticated.

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The threat situation remains tense to critical.

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The consequence: The need for information 
among consumers is increasing.

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They are increasingly asking themselves: Which security features do digital devices and services actually have?

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How do I find out what matters?

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Manufacturers and providers can give answers 
before the purchase

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and also inform about important updates afterwards.

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With the new IT Security Label of the BSI!

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It makes the basic security features of digital devices 
and services knowable at a glance.

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For example, of routers or e-mail services.

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With the IT Security Label of the BSI, 
manufacturers assure their customers:

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Our IT products meet the requirements of the BSI Label.

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For example, by providing regular software updates 
and closing vulnerabilities.

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An important aid during the consumers’ purchase decision.

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Because by means of a QR code or short link,

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interested consumers can access 
an individual product information page right at the point of sale.

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Here they can view important security information about the product.

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But how does a manufacturer or provider of digital products obtain 
the IT Security Label?

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First, the manufacturer or provider himself 
checks whether its product meets the requirements of the BSI.

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Then he can easily apply for the IT Security Label.

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Simply download the application form, fill it out and send it in.

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The BSI then checks the applications 
for plausibility and clarifies open questions.

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If the manufacturer's details are free of contradictions

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and if conformity with the requirements of the BSI 
has been assured in a credible and comprehensible manner,

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then the product is ready to be labelled.

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After successful review, the device or digital service 
is officially granted the IT Security Label of the BSI.

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Now it can be used on the outer packaging 
of the product and on the website.

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After issuance, the BSI Market Surveillance monitors compliance with the requirements for the whole duration,

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based on routine sampling and ad hoc basis,

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for example when vulnerabilities become known.

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This is how manufacturers and providers stand out from their market competitors

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and make it instantly clear, how important IT security is to them.

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This way, Germany not only becomes more and more digital,

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but also sets an example in Europe for more transparency in the IT security of devices and services.

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Apply now for the IT Security Label of the BSI!

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For more information about the IT Security label, visit www.bsi.bund.de/IT-SIK/en