Cybersecurity Insights
Current articles, analyses, and best practices on information security, IT security, and cyber threats from our experts.
Understanding the Importance of Cybersecurity Training
Why regular employee training is the key to IT security and how organizations can build an effective awareness program.
Benefits of an External Information Security Officer
Learn why an external ISO is the better choice for many organizations and the advantages of outsourcing this critical role.
Cyber Security: Effective Measures for Better Information Security
A comprehensive overview of the key measures organizations should implement to significantly improve their information security.
10 Common Penetration Testing Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Avoid the most common pitfalls in planning and executing penetration tests and maximize your security improvements.
AI: Blessing or Curse for IT Security?
Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing cybersecurity - both as a tool for defenders and attackers. An analysis of opportunities and risks.
Phishing Threat in Microsoft Teams: Active Exploitation of a Vulnerability
A critical vulnerability in Microsoft Teams is being actively exploited for phishing attacks. Learn how to protect your organization.
ISO 27001: The Guide to Information Security
Everything you need to know about ISO 27001 certification - from the basics to successful ISMS implementation.
Penetration Test Reveals: How Secure Is Your WordPress Website Really?
WordPress powers over 40% of all websites. Learn what vulnerabilities are commonly found during penetration tests and how to protect yourself.
Social Engineering: The Psychological Dimension of Cyber Threats
How attackers exploit human psychology and what strategies organizations can deploy against social engineering attacks.
NIS2-Compliant Cybersecurity Solutions
The NIS2 directive sets new cybersecurity requirements. Learn what is coming for your organization and how to prepare.
The Information Security Management System (ISMS)
An ISMS forms the foundation of every successful information security strategy. Learn how to effectively build and operate an ISMS.
Incident Response: A Deep Dive into the Heart of Cyber Security
What happens when an incident occurs? A comprehensive guide to building and optimizing your incident response process.
ITundTECH Podcast: ISMS and Cybersecurity with Florian Bieselt
Florian Bieselt discusses ISMS, motives behind cyberattacks, and practical paths to greater corporate security on the ITundTECH Podcast.
Deepfake Detection Made Easy: How to Spot Manipulations
The tongue as a surprising detection feature: why realistic tongue movements remain a real challenge for deepfake algorithms.
Cybersecurity Is a CEO Matter – The Insider
David Eckel discusses a case on the Nico Werner Podcast where a supposedly external hacker attack turned out to have an internal cause.
SOCaaS – SOC as a Service: Security Operations Center as a Service
SOCaaS brings organizations round-the-clock expert knowledge and modern technology for proactive cybersecurity monitoring – without running their own SOC.
IT Security Check: Guide to DIN SPEC 27076
The IT security check according to DIN SPEC 27076 offers a structured framework for evaluating security measures and identifying vulnerabilities.
An Overview of Cyber Security as a Service (CSaaS)
CSaaS is an outsourcing model for cybersecurity that provides organizations with access to expert knowledge and advanced technology for comprehensive protection.
Maximum Cybersecurity: Phishing Simulations and Red Team Tests
Phishing simulations and red team tests together form a robust cybersecurity strategy that uncovers both technical and human vulnerabilities.
Security Awareness: Protection in the Digital Age
Security awareness is the understanding of security risks in IT – and a critical factor in protecting businesses from cyberattacks.
Community-Driven Cyber Security Awareness Training
SecTepe's community-driven awareness training continuously adapts to new threats and provides a solid foundation for security culture.
A Recap of the Kiwiko Partner Meeting 2024 in Weimar
Two days filled with inspiring conversations, workshops on digital transformation, and intensive networking in the heart of Weimar.
Cybersecurity Training: Free on YouTube
SecTepe and Colossyan offer free ISMS and cybersecurity training on YouTube – in German and English, ideal for beginners and advanced learners.
Pros and Cons of an External CISO: A Guide
External CISOs offer cost savings and objectivity, while internal CISOs provide deeper company knowledge and long-term perspective.
Cybersecurity Consulting: A Partner in the Digital Era
Professional cybersecurity consulting protects your business and strengthens digital resilience through risk management, compliance, and awareness.
AI and Big Data: Data Protection Strategies
How AI and big data impact data protection and which strategies are decisive for IT security and privacy in the digital era.
AI-Generated Videos: The Future of Information Security
AI-generated videos revolutionize information security through increased efficiency, personalization, and realistic training content.
DFIR: Digital Forensics and Incident Response
DFIR combines digital forensics and incident response into an indispensable component of modern cybersecurity strategies against cyberattacks.
Endpoint Detection and Response – SecTepe & CrowdStrike
EDR is an essential component of modern cybersecurity strategies for early detection and response to threats in networked systems.
Recognition: Our Team in the BSI CVD Hall of Fame
Our team has been added to the Hall of Fame of the BSI's Coordinated Vulnerability Disclosure – a recognition of our commitment to cybersecurity.
7 Anti-Phishing Tips for Consumers
Protect yourself from phishing and ransomware with seven practical tips – from sender verification to two-factor authentication.
Responsible Disclosure: The BSI's CVD Guideline
The BSI's CVD guideline provides a structured process for coordinated vulnerability disclosure and protects end users through collaboration.
6 Steps for an Effective ISMS Awareness Program
A strong information security awareness program significantly improves organizational security through employee training and risk awareness.
Qakbot: The Largest Botnet Has Reached Its End!
FBI and Europol neutralize the Qakbot botnet in Operation Duck Hunt, freeing 700,000 computers and preventing $58 million in damages.
Cyber Security in Germany 2023: A Look into the Digital Future
Germany battles rising cybercrime with damages of over 200 billion euros annually – protective measures are essential.
The NIS 2 Directive: What You Need to Know
The NIS 2 directive raises cyber security requirements across the EU and affects critical infrastructure as well as digital service providers.
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