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
Cyberwar is a warlike confrontation between states in virtual space, which is conducted by means of information technology. The aim of cyberwar is to damage countries, institutions, or society electronically and to disrupt important infrastructures. With the increasing reliance on digital technology and the interconnectedness of the world, cyberwarfare has become a growing concern for … Read more