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DsiN 2026: Digital Security in a Connected Society

By Tobias Massow · March 5, 2026 · 3 min read

The annual congress of Deutschland sicher im Netz (DsiN) will bring together representatives from politics, business, and civil society in Berlin on November 4 and 5, 2026. The central question: How can we achieve digital security for everyone – from large corporations to individual citizens?

TL;DR

46 %
of SMEs have no IT security strategy
Source: DsiN Practical Report for SMEs, 2024

What Defines DsiN

“Deutschland sicher im Netz” (DsiN) is a German government initiative supported by companies such as SAP, Deutsche Telekom, Microsoft, and DATEV. The annual congress is the initiative’s flagship event, connecting enterprise cybersecurity topics with digital education and consumer protection.

Focus Topics 2026

Practical Information

Key Facts

Date: November 4-5, 2026

“Digital security is a shared responsibility. Government, business, and society must work together to build trust in the digital world.”Deutschland sicher im Netz (DsiN), 2026

Location: Berlin

Organizer: DsiN e.V. (under the patronage of the Federal Ministry of the Interior, BMI)

Focus: Digital security for business and society

Fact: According to the DsiN Security Index 2025, only 38 percent of German consumers feel secure when using digital services.

Fact: In 2025, the BSI (Federal Office for Information Security) recorded over 15,000 reported security incidents in the public sector – an increase of 23 percent compared to the previous year.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Is the DsiN Congress only for large enterprises?

No. DsiN explicitly targets SMEs and the public sector as well. The initiative offers free resources such as the DsiN Security Check and the “Digital Neighborhood” project.

How does the DsiN Congress differ from it-sa?

While it-sa is a trade fair with a strong product focus, the DsiN Congress emphasizes dialogue, policy, and societal aspects of cybersecurity. The two events complement each other well.

Can small businesses benefit from the DsiN Annual Congress?

Yes. DsiN specifically addresses SMEs and provides accessible materials and practical guides that can be implemented even with limited budgets. Many sessions focus on foundational knowledge particularly valuable for small teams.

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