What is KRITIS? KRITIS is the abbreviation for critical infrastructure. This classification of infrastructures includes facilities or organizations that are of high importance to the community and whose failure would have serious consequences for society and the state order. KRITIS operators must meet minimum IT security requirements, which are regulated in the IT Security Act, … Read more
Just Enough Administration (JEA) is a security feature that can be used starting with Windows Server 2016 and Windows 10 operating system versions. With the help of the feature, the rights of the functions and elements managed by PowerShell can be assigned in a role-based and very finely tunable manner. Cyberattacks, data breaches, and insider … Read more
What Is a Side Channel Attack? A side-channel attack does not directly attack algorithms or data. The attack method uses physical or logical side effects and tries to extract protected information or algorithms by observation and analysis. Electromagnetic emissions, energy consumption, the time required for certain functions, memory usage, and others are used. Side-channel attacks … Read more
What is Bring Your Own Identity? Bring Your Own Identity is the name for a concept in which the digital identity for the use of service is provided and managed by a separate instance. The user can log in to many different services using a single identity. Many social network operators offer their users the … Read more
What is IT Forensics? IT forensics is a subfield of forensics and deals with the methodical analysis of incidents on IT systems and the securing of evidence that can be used in court. The goal is to determine exactly what actions have taken place on an IT system and who caused or is responsible for … Read more
Emergency management is designed to ensure the continuity of business operations during emergencies. It enables organizations to respond appropriately in the event of disruptions to critical business processes. Components of emergency management are emergency preparedness and emergency response. In times of uncertainty and unpredictability, it’s crucial to explore the importance of preparedness, response, and recovery. … Read more
With the further development of the BSI 200 standards as part of the basic IT protection, the German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) wants to help companies follow uniform specifications in IT security. Companies that want to sustainably improve their IT security should promptly address the requirements of the updated BSI standards. What the … Read more
Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI) ensures secure and trustworthy digitization. Users can self-sovereign their digital identity and credentials such as ID cards or certificates to applications. The European SSI ecosystem breaks dependencies on monopolists and gives us the freedom to shape the digital future with confidence and speed. What Is Self-Sovereign Identity? Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI) is a … Read more
The Key Management Interoperability Protocol is a protocol standardized by OASIS (Organization for the Advancement of Structured Information Standards). KMIP enables the communication of applications and systems for the storage and management of keys, certificates, or other secret objects. Managing encryption keys efficiently and securely has become a critical challenge for organizations. Enter Key Management … Read more
Home office is a form of telework that can be performed as telecommuting or alternating telecommuting. The work is performed completely or partially from private premises. Contact with the company, colleagues, or customers takes place via telephone, e-mail, and other Internet services. The IT and communications equipment required is a telephone, PC or laptop, and … Read more
In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, software vulnerabilities and bugs are commonplace. Cybersecurity threats are continually advancing, and attackers are relentless in their efforts to exploit any weakness in software systems. Patch management plays a crucial role in mitigating these risks and keeping computer systems, applications, and networks secure. However, what is patch management exactly? … Read more
CISO vs CSO? They sound very similar, and yet they are different: the Information (Chief) Security Officer (CSO) and the (Chief) Information Security Officer (CISO). While the Information Security Officer is concerned with the security of data and information, the Security Officer is responsible for the overall security of the organization. Both the Information Security … Read more
Common Criteria Recognition Arrangement is an international agreement for mutual recognition of IT security certificates issued on the basis of the Common Criteria (CC). Signatory states recognize certificates of products and Protection Profiles issued by different national certification bodies. A distinction is made between Certificate Producer and Certificate Consumer among the participating states of the … Read more
Security Assurance Methodology is a framework developed by the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) to assure and evaluate the security of network products used in the mobile communications sector. An important partner in the development and implementation of the framework is the GSM Association (GSMA). SECAM provides general, testable security requirements and security properties for … Read more
Increasing digitization is raising the demands on IT security. However, incomplete digitization of processes in terms of security means that the ever-increasing threats directly impact information security and processes in companies. However, with solid security awareness combined with secure automated processes and solutions, companies can build their security from the inside. In this way, dangers … Read more
A network domain is an administratively delimited network area that can be used to logically map the organizational structures of a company. Security policies, user rights, and user roles are managed centrally via a domain controller. A user logs on to a domain via the domain controller. Domains have unique names and are structured hierarchically. … Read more
In today’s digital age, information security has become paramount for businesses and organizations worldwide. With the increasing frequency and sophistication of cyber threats, safeguarding sensitive data and ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information has become a top priority. This is where ISO 27002 comes into play. ISO 27002, also known as ISO/IEC 27002:2013, … Read more
In the computer environment, the user name enables logging into a protected area of a computer, a service, a website, or a program. As a rule, the user name is used in combination with a password to authenticate oneself against the protected area. A username serves as an essential identifier for individuals or entities accessing … Read more
BSI Standard 200-1, along with Standards 200-2 and 200-3, is an elementary component of the BSI’s IT-Grundschutz methodology. It defines the general requirements for information security management systems (ISMS – information security management systems) and is compatible with ISO standard 27001. The aim of the BSI standard is to make the business processes of companies … Read more
A DDoS attack attempts to cause the unavailability of Internet service through a deliberately induced overload. Usually, botnets consisting of a multitude of individual systems are used for the attack. The target of the attack can be servers or other network components. DDoS attacks have become increasingly common in today’s digital landscape, posing significant threats … Read more
