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BSI and international cyber security authorities call for more secure IT products

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The internet is integrated into almost all aspects of our daily lives. However, when systems connected to the internet are connected to (e.g. critical) systems that have a direct impact on our economic prosperity, our livelihoods or even our health, insecure technologies and IT vulnerabilities open the door to cyber criminals and can create serious potential security risks.

The latest appeal from the German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) to manufacturers of IT solutions is therefore clear and unequivocal: make your information technology products more secure!

Four good reasons to pursue a career as a CISO

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Google experts warn of cyberattacks by Chinese hacking group APT41

As infrastructures and devices become increasingly digitised and interconnected, the potential attack surface for successful cyberattacks also grows. The position of Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) is therefore becoming increasingly common in Germany. Since he is responsible for the comprehensive cyber security strategy in companies or organisations - and thus essentially for the protection of sensitive data - the demands on professional and personal skills are immensely high. The long career path to becoming a CISO usually pays off: An attractive salary and good promotion prospects are just two of the advantages that come with the job as CISO. It is precisely the diverse challenges of the job description that offer the CISO great career potential.

Chinese hacker group APT41 misuses Google Command and Control (GC2) tool for attacks

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Google experts warn of cyberattacks by Chinese hacking group APT41

In the latest Google Threat Horizons Report (April 2023), Google experts warn that the Chinese state-sponsored hacking group APT41 is misusing the Google Command and Control (GC2) tool for cyber attacks. According to the experts, GC2 has been used to attack Taiwanese media companies and an unnamed Italian recruitment firm.

Darknet and Deepnet: What (not only) CISOs and CIOs should know

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Darknet and Deepnet: What (not only) CISOs and CIOs should know

As the current Darknet Study 2023 by the security researchers of Botiguard shows, numerous data of German companies are available for download or purchase on the Darknet due to data leaks. Almost 60 percent of all companies and public institutions examined are affected. It can be assumed that some of those affected are unaware of this. A disturbing result, which gives reason to take a closer look at the three layers of the internet (clearnet, deepnet and darknet) and to give important security tips, especially for surfing the darknet.

Kellner Telecom strengthens IT security with the Managed Detection and Response service from Allgeier secion

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IT security plays a particularly important role at Kellner Telecom GmbH. Not only because the medium-sized company works with corporate customers from the critical infrastructure sector who demand IT security standards that can be proven by ISO certifications. ACD, the Managed Detection and Response (MDR) service from Allgeier secion, helps the company to meet the high security requirements of its KRITIS customers.