secIT by Heise 2026: Security Roadshow for Admins & IT Pros
secIT by Heise brings practical IT security directly to users. The roadshow series from Heise Media takes place in 2026 on several dates in Hannover and online – with a focus on concrete solutions instead of buzzwords.
Key Takeaways
- secIT 2026: March to November, Hannover and online
- Organizer: Heise Media (c’t, iX, heise Security)
- Format: Compact one‑day events with workshops and live demos
- Target audience: IT admins, system administrators, IT security managers
What makes secIT special
secIT is not a trade fair, but a training event. The speakers mainly come from the Heise editorial team (c’t, iX, heise Security) and from security practice. The focus is on knowledge that can be applied the next day.
Typical topics: Windows hardening, Active Directory security, incident‑response fundamentals, cloud security configuration, network monitoring with open‑source tools. Less strategy, more hands‑on.
“secIT is not a lecture festival, but a hands‑on event. Admins and IT managers come here to take away concrete solutions.”Heise Events, secIT 2026
Formats 2026
- secIT On‑site (Hannover): Full‑day events with talks, workshops and networking
- secIT Online: Virtual sessions on specialized topics, spread throughout the year
- secIT Workshops: Multi‑hour hands‑on sessions on specific technologies
Focus Areas 2026
- Hardening Active Directory: Securing the most common vulnerability in corporate networks
- Linux server security: From patching to container hardening
- NIS2 for admins: What the regulation means for IT operations
- AI tools for security: Using LLMs for log analysis and anomaly detection
- Incident response basics: What to do when it happens?
Practical Information
- Period: March – November 2026 (multiple dates)
- Location: Hannover Convention Center / Online
- Organizer: Heise Media
- Website: heise.de/secit
- Tickets: Day tickets from 89 EUR, online participation cheaper
Key Facts
Period: March – November 2026
Location: Hannover / Online
Organizer: Heise Media (c’t, iX, heise Security)
Target audience: IT admins and security managers
Format: Compact one‑day events + online sessions
Fact: According to the BSI situation report 2025, roughly 250,000 new malware variants are registered daily – practical training is therefore indispensable.
Fact: 68 % of IT security incidents in SMEs are due to human error, according to ENISA, and could be prevented by targeted training.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is secIT also suitable for non‑admins?
Partially. The talks are technically oriented, but they do not require expert knowledge. For CISOs and IT managers who still work hands‑on themselves, secIT is one of the best German‑language training courses.
How does secIT differ from it‑sa?
it‑sa is a trade fair with exhibitors and product presentations. secIT is a training event focused on knowledge transfer. No exhibition stand, but talks and workshops by practitioners for practitioners.
Is there a recording of the secIT talks?
The online sessions are usually recorded and are available to ticket holders afterwards. In‑person talks are not always recorded – so it’s worth attending on site.
Translated from the German original using artificial intelligence. The German version is authoritative.
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