Dr Martin J. Krämer, CISO Advisor at KnowBe4 Armed conflicts not only alter the geopolitical balance of power, but also create a climate of uncertainty amongst businesses worldwide, which cybercriminals systematically exploit for their own ends. The military...
Cyber Security
Economic Security 2025: Why cyberattacks are becoming a strategic threat to the German economy
The digital threat landscape for German companies is reaching new heights. Cyberattacks, industrial espionage and digital sabotage are now causing damage running into hundreds of billions of euros and are increasingly becoming a structural risk to competitiveness,...
Commentary: Europe’s cloud dilemma: Why does even a security firm like Thales still need American hyperscalers?
Digital sovereignty will remain limited as long as Europe’s cloud infrastructure remains technologically dependent The announced partnership between Thales and Google Cloud demonstrates, on the one hand, how seriously Europe now takes the issue of digital sovereignty....
Sovereign cloud infrastructures as a strategic factor: Why Europe is redefining digital control
How Thales and Google Cloud are responding to growing demands for resilience, compliance and digital sovereignty with a sovereign cloud solution in Germany The debate surrounding digital sovereignty has undergone a fundamental shift in Europe in recent years. What was...
One in ten Germans is a victim of cybercrime
Why prevention alone is no longer enough – and why manufacturers are being held more accountable Cybercrime is increasingly evolving from an abstract IT risk into an everyday social problem. The latest Cybersecurity Monitor 2026 from the Federal Office for Information...
Scam on the Play Store: millions of users pay for fabricated call data
Android scam promises access to call logs for any phone number Apps that promise to display the call history of other people’s phone numbers are currently luring millions of users into a cost trap. Security experts at the European IT security firm ESET are warning of...
Check Point integrates its AI Defense Platform into Google Cloud
Securing AI agents through integrated detection, governance and runtime protection Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd., a pioneer and global leader in cybersecurity solutions, is integrating its AI Defense Platform into Google Cloud’s Gemini Enterprise Agent...
Editorial 3-2026: Between Protection and Impact – Where is Physical Security Heading?
XPONENTIAL Europe 2026 in Düsseldorf presented itself as a showcase for autonomy, resilience and connected security. Yet, despite all the technological fascination, a trend emerged that the industry can no longer ignore: physical security, civil infrastructure...
Cybersecurity boom in Saudi Arabia: Market set to grow to US$7.8 billion
Digitalisation, cloud computing and managed services are driving demand in the Kingdom The cybersecurity market in Saudi Arabia is poised for a dynamic surge in growth. According to a recent analysis by market research firm MarketsandMarkets, the market volume is set...
Airlock Microgateway 5.0: Kubernetes security following the end of support for Ingress NGINX
With the end of support for Ingress NGINX, many companies are facing a security-critical turning point. Since March 2026, there have been no updates or patches for the widely used Ingress controller – a situation recently highlighted by a critical vulnerability...
