DsiN 2026: Digital Security in a Connected Society
The annual congress of Deutschland sicher im Netz (DsiN) will bring together representatives from politics, business, and civil society in Berlin on November 4 …
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Tobias Massow
Tobias Massow is Managing Director of Evernine Media GmbH and publisher of SecurityToday. He oversees the strategic direction of the magazine and the entire MBF Media network.
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Cybersec Europe 2026: Brussels’ EU Security Hub
Cybersec Europe takes place on 28 and 29 May 2026 in Brussels – right in the heart of European regulation. Where NIS2 and the …
Cyber Insurance: What Companies Need to Know Before Buying
The global cyber insurance market grew to $15.3 billion in 2024. At the same time, only 17 percent of small businesses in Germany have …
Ransomware Resilience: Why German Companies Pay Less Frequently
42 percent payment rate in Germany vs. 56 percent globally. Continental rejected 50 million dollars. Why BSI recommendations, GDPR and backup culture make German …
Supply Chain Security 2026: Protecting Software Supply Chains
By 2026, software supply chains will be one of the biggest entry points for cyberattacks. Log4Shell, SolarWinds, and MOVEit have shown: organizations that fail …
Insurance: AI Fraud Detection Thwarts Social Engineering Attacks
A German insurance group with 6,000 employees became the target of a coordinated social engineering campaign in early 2026. Deepfake calls, forged executive emails, …
Hybrid Warfare, Disinformation: Underestimated Cyber Threat
Deepfakes, AI-generated disinformation, and targeted reputational attacks: by 2026, hybrid threats will blur the lines between cyberattacks, information warfare, and economic crime. Why every …
OT Security 2026: Why Industry Must Act Now
The convergence of IT and OT exposes industrial companies to cyberattacks that were once unthinkable. Ransomware halts production lines, outdated control systems no longer …
Cyber Warfare 2026: When States Digitally Arm Up
State-sponsored cyberattacks are no longer science fiction - they’re everyday reality. From Russia’s Sandworm to China’s Volt Typhoon: the threat landscape for European businesses …
GDPR 2026: What’s Changing and What Companies Need to Know
The GDPR has been in force since 2018 - but enforcement is tightening, fines are rising, and new guidelines from data protection authorities are …
Palantir & Cyber Defense Future: AI as Strategic Weapon
Palantir Technologies is synonymous with the fusion of big data, AI, and security. With the Artificial Intelligence Platform (AIP), the company has transitioned from …
Multi-Cloud Security 2026: Top 5 Risks & Mitigation
86 percent of companies use multi-cloud strategies - but security architecture often lags behind. Misconfigurations, identity sprawl, and lack of transparency are the most …
CTEM: Why It’s Replacing Vulnerability Scanning
Vulnerability scans identify weaknesses. That's no longer enough. Gartner names Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) the top investment for 2026. Companies aligning their security …
MFA-Bypass 2026: Why Your Second Factor No Longer Protects You
59 percent of successfully compromised corporate accounts had multi-factor authentication (MFA) enabled. The reason: Adversary-in-the-Middle attacks (AiTM) and session token theft render the second …
Recognizing AI-Generated Phishing Emails: 7 Warning Signs
ChatGPT, Gemini and Co. make phishing emails linguistically perfect - grammatical errors as a recognition feature are a thing of the past. How can …
OT Network Restored in 6 Hours After Cyber Attack
A medium-sized machinery manufacturer with 1,200 employees fell victim to a cyber attack on its OT network in February 2026. Thanks to prepared recovery …
Cybersecurity 2030: Five Predictions for the Next Decade
What will the IT security landscape look like in 2030? Autonomous AI agents in the SOC, the largest cryptography overhaul in history, and the …
Experts: Why Germany’s cyber talent is a hidden export hit
CISPA Saarbrücken is worldwide number 1 in computer security, HGI Bochum Europe’s largest IT security institute. Yet 149,000 IT specialists are missing. Why Germany …
NIS2 Checklist 2026: What Companies Need to Implement Now
The NIS2 Implementation Act comes into force in 2025 and affects an estimated 30,000 companies in Germany. Many are still unsure if they are …
Post-Quantum Crypto & Bitcoin: Shaping Future Security
Quantum computers threaten the cryptography that underpins our digital infrastructure - from TLS to VPNs and Bitcoin. However, the crypto community is responding faster …
Cybersecurity Skills Shortage: 104,000 Open Positions in Germany
⏱ 8 min Reading Time The (ISC)² Workforce Study 2025 estimates the global cybersecurity skills gap at 4.8 million - a 19 percent increase …
