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24.07.2026 Europol takes action against the extremist online network “The Com” 24.07.2026 Resilience is determined before the crisis strikes 24.07.2026 When information becomes the biggest challenge...

Smart Cities as an Economic Factor: Why Digital Urban Development is Increasingly Becoming a Matter of Location Policy

Digital urban development is often associated with more efficient administrative processes, intelligent traffic management or improved public participation. However, the economic dimension of smart...

HR departments reduce fraud risks by up to 70 per cent through structured preliminary checks.

New data from the DACH region shows that automated pre-screenings are particularly effective against identity fraud and falsified qualifications. Fraud in recruiting has long been a measurable...

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Resilience is determined before the crisis strikes

The discussions at KRIFA Münster 2026 demonstrate why networked collaboration has become a key prerequisite for modern security preparedness. Crises do not respect jurisdictional boundaries. A...

Security: Between Resilience and Defence

How Security Essen 2026 is repositioning itself as a reflection of an industry in transition Just a few years ago, the security industry was primarily associated with burglar alarm systems, video...

Siemens AG receives its first VdS accreditation for secure remote services in accordance with DIN EN 50710

Sebastian Brose, Head of Security & Geo at VdS (centre), presented the certificate of recognition to Tobias Hatting (Service Delivery Manager), Stefan Crass (Portfolio Manager Safety Services),...

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Injection Attack Detection: New testing methods for biometric systems are gaining in importance

European specification CEN/TS 18099 establishes a framework for assessing digital attacks on biometric authentication systems The security of biometric systems is increasingly becoming a focus for...

UL certification for industrial edge systems: Neousys strengthens its focus on safety and robustness

The trend towards decentralised AI and edge computing platforms in industry, automation and critical infrastructure is simultaneously raising the bar in terms of the safety, reliability and...

Pinpoint sound: New metasurface could revolutionise loudspeaker technology

Researchers at Pennsylvania State University have developed a novel loudspeaker that can direct sound specifically at individual people – without those in the immediate vicinity hearing the same...

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When type plates go smart

Why RFID tags are increasingly becoming a key component of digital maintenance and asset management concepts Whether it’s a production machine, a transformer station, a wind turbine or a rail...

When information becomes the biggest challenge

How integrated multi-view concepts are redefining control rooms There comes a point at which additional information no longer automatically leads to greater safety. On the contrary: if too much data...

Choosing the right protective gloves: Why standards alone are not enough

Fit, material and testing procedures determine whether personal protective equipment provides reliable protection against injuries and hazardous substances in everyday working life Whether it’s...