Why organisations should view the new EU directive as an opportunity to enhance security and competitiveness The implementation of the NIS-2 Directive is currently one of the most significant challenges facing organisations and operators of critical infrastructure in...
Critical Infrastructures
NIS2 in practice: AirITSystems warns against misjudging one’s own security status
Since the European NIS2 Directive came into force on 6 December 2025, numerous companies have been under increasing regulatory pressure to implement their information security measures in a transparent, documented and verifiable manner. Nevertheless, according to...
Contracts are becoming the nervous system of resilience
How semantic contract intelligence is redefining DORA and NIS2 compliance European regulations on digital resilience are currently transforming not only the compliance landscape, but also our understanding of where operational risks actually manifest themselves within...
The siren goes smart: how sensor technology and voice communication are transforming the warnings of the future
HÖRMANN Warning Systems is upgrading traditional sirens into multifunctional information and warning platforms For decades, sirens have been among the most reliable warning devices in civil protection. Whether natural disasters, major fires, industrial accidents or...
AG Neovo and the shift towards software-defined display infrastructure
How centralised management platforms are reshaping professional AV, control room and KRITIS environments Professional displays have undergone a fundamental transformation in recent years. What was once seen primarily as a display technology is increasingly becoming an...
KRITIS Regulation 2026: New obligations, new markets, new responsibilities for the security industry
With the KRITIS Regulation (KritisV), the German government has, for the first time, specified which facilities fall under the new KRITIS umbrella law and are therefore subject to the federal government’s comprehensive resilience requirements. For operators of...
High-security access: Why modern prisons place new demands on access control
Prisons are among the most demanding environments for modern access control systems. Unlike in traditional office buildings or industrial facilities, the focus here is not merely on securing individual access points, but on the constant monitoring and traceability of...
Comment: Disruptions to the supply chain on land, at sea and in the air have become the norm
How agent-based AI with real-time data transmission helps businesses tackle this global reality head-on Tom Fairbairn, Distinguished Engineer at Solace, explains how agent-based AI, combined with real-time data transmission, helps businesses manage the enterprise-wide...
Double fraud with psychological escalation: How attackers specifically manipulate SNCF customers
Multi-stage social engineering campaign highlights the increasing sophistication of digital financial fraud schemes in Europe Cybercriminals are increasingly professionalising their methods – combining classic phishing attacks with psychological manipulation,...
Part 1 – GEZE: KRITIS and Cybersecurity – Why building design today is also security planning
Building automation, NIS2 and the Cyber Resilience Act are changing the responsibilities of architects, designers and operators Cybersecurity is increasingly becoming a central component of modern building design. Networked doors, windows, access control systems,...
