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Highly secure video conferences in sensitive areas
21 October 2021
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With the new ECOS SecureConferenceCenter, ECOS Technology presents a solution for highly secure video conferences. In combination with the ECOS SecureBootStick approved by the BSI for the VS-NfD level of confidentiality, a highly protected communication can be implemented. This enables the use of video conferences even in sensitive areas. The ECOS SecureConferenceCenter can also be operated completely on-premises. This means that security-conscious companies, authorities or organizations and facilities in the critical infrastructure segment (KRITIS) retain full control over their data at all times. Many functions for interaction and collaboration In addition to a high level of security, the new ECOS SecureConferenceCenter ...

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Federal authorities communicate in a quantum-secure manner 
August 16, 2021
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In Bonn, two German federal authorities communicated in a quantum-secure manner for the first time. The QuNET initiative uses the latest quantum technology to protect communication systems against the cyber attacks of tomorrow. The test route between the Bonn headquarters of the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) and the Federal Office for Information Security (BSI), which was set up on August 10 as part of the QuNET initiative, connected Federal Research Minister Anja Karliczek with BSI Vice President Gerhard Schabhüser in a video conference . State-of-the-art quantum technology for communication The QuNET initiative uses state-of-the-art quantum technology to protect communication systems against the cyber attacks of tomorrow. The focus of the initiative is ...

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BSI starts personal certification for incident experts
July 30, 2021
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Attacks on IT systems in Germany cause tens of billions of euros in damage every year. Those affected are small to large companies, but also consumer households. Certified incident experts provide first aid in the event of a cyber attack. Cyber ​​criminals break into IT systems, read out data, encrypt it and extort a ransom for releasing the data. In such an emergency situation, it can be difficult, especially for micro and small businesses, but also for medium-sized companies, to evaluate the competence and trustworthiness of IT service providers. Incident expert certified by the BSI. Arne Schönbohm, President of the BSI: "With the cyber security network, we want a ...

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BSI issues 1st BSZ certificate for SD-WAN gateway
July 8, 2021
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Federal Office for Information Security certifies SD-WAN gateway from LANCOM Systems. BSI President Schönbohm awards the first "BSZ" security certificate. The German network infrastructure supplier LANCOM Systems was the first company to receive a security certificate in accordance with the "BSZ" test procedure. With the "Accelerated Security Certification", the BSI is initially addressing manufacturers of network components, as these are of outstanding importance for the defense against IT and cyber security risks. The LANCOM 1900EF, which is used as a VPN or SD-WAN gateway for secure site networking in industry, business, administration and critical infrastructures (KRITIS), was certified. The certificate was presented in a virtual meeting by ...

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BSI: New IT Security Act 2.0
June 6, 2021
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New IT Security Act 2.0 paves the way for modern cyber security in Germany. The Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) will thus acquire new competencies that will significantly strengthen its work as the federal cyber security authority. “This day is a real milestone for the BSI. The IT Security Act 2.0 paves the way for an improved level of cyber security in Germany. As the federal cyber security authority, we help shape secure digitization in Germany. With our expertise, we help to ensure that innovations are implemented safely, ”says Arne Schönbohm, President of the BSI. BSI receives more extensive competencies The IT Security Act gives the BSI ...

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DriveLock receives CC EAL3 + certification recognized by the BSI
17 May 2021
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DriveLock achieves Common Criteria EAL3 + certification recognized by the BSI. The specialist for IT and data security thus fulfills an important security standard for public bodies and critical infrastructures. DriveLock SE, one of the leading international specialists for IT and data security, has received the Common Criteria EAL3 + certification for its device and application control solution: With this internationally recognized certification, the high level of trustworthiness and the security standard of the DriveLock Agent 2019.2 are based on a given set attested to configurations. The evaluation was carried out by atsec information security AB in Danderyd, Sweden - in accordance with the requirements ...

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BSI: Minimum standard for using TLS
13 May 2021
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The Federal Office for Information Security - BSI for short - updates the minimum standard for the use of Transport Layer Security (TLS) and provides white papers and reference tables. Due to the corona pandemic, work from the home office has increased significantly. It becomes clear how important the correct protection of the transmission of data via communication networks is (see BSI economic survey: Home office increases the attack surface for cyber criminals). Insufficiently secure transmission can lead to information being intercepted or manipulated without authorization. One way to secure the transmission is to use Transport Layer Security (TLS). BSI supports ...

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Win 10: BSI provides security settings
7 May 2021
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The Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) has published recommendations for action to secure Windows systems in German and English as part of the “Study on system structure, logging, hardening and security functions in Windows 10” (SiSyPHuS Win10). Most of the successful attacks on IT systems with Microsoft Windows 10 can already be detected or prevented with the on-board tools available in the operating system. In order to facilitate the necessary configuration of the operating system, the Federal Office for Information Security (BSI), as part of the "Study on system structure, logging, hardening and security functions in Windows 10" (SiSyPHuS Win10) ...

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BSI: Measures for the safe use of AI
30 April 2021
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BSI shows measures for the safe use of AI: Safe, robust and traceable use of AI problems, measures and need for action. Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly finding its way into everyday life. This also applies to potentially critical areas of application such as (partially) autonomous driving, face recognition or the evaluation of medical data. However, the good performance of the AI ​​methods is also offset by problems that have not yet been resolved. Clear action paper on the use of AI In an overview document, the Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) shows problems, measures and need for action for a safe, robust and traceable use of AI. Eight pages provide developers and ...

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BSI: Home office increases attack surface
23 April 2021
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BSI business survey: The home office situation in pandemic times increases the attack surface for cyber criminals and thus has an impact on the information security of commercial enterprises in Germany. That is the result of a representative survey of 1.000 companies and operations that the Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) presented today at a digital press conference in Bonn. Further results at a glance: Corona has more than doubled the number of home office workplaces. 58% of the companies surveyed want to maintain or expand the offer even after the pandemic. Companies that want to establish home offices prefer digitization projects. 2/3 ...

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