Cybersecurity

Feature "Digitalization"

Building Trust & Mitigating Abuse – Call for Contributions

dotmagazine’s Call for Contributions on how the digital society and digital economy of today and tomorrow can be protected so that it can thrive.

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Feature "Quantum Computing"

Quantum Computing and the Future of Encryption

Quantum computing may still be some years from its breakthrough, but we should be preparing now for security in the post-quantum era

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Feature "Cybersecurity"

A Day in the Life of a Cyber Policeman

What gives cyber policemen sleepless nights? Dirk Kunze talks about serious cyber crime and seriously terrifying cyber crime

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Feature "Company Security"

Building IT Defenses – Keeping the Wolves from the Company Gate

What’s your bottom line? Cyber attacks against companies range from the sophisticated to the ingeniously simple – and it could be your competitive advantage on the line.

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Feature "E-Health"

Reigning in Toddler Technology – Making E-health Safe

E-health is still in its infancy – how can we ensure that the benefits are not outweighed by the risks to life, limb and privacy?

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Feature "Cybersecurity"

IT Security: Don’t Try to Make the Impossible Possible

IT security is a major cause for concern for companies, and it is important to ensure a good level of security to protect against hacker attacks and industrial espionage. But should companies aim for perfect security? This is not sensible, Karsten Nohl from Security Research Labs tells dotmagazine.

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Feature "DNS"

DNS Cookies: The Transaction Mechanism to Protect the Namespace

Although they are not the cure for all name server problems, DNS cookies offer an extra layer of protection and are particularly effective against off-path attacks. Simone Catania, InterNetX, looks at how DNS cookies can make DNS transactions more secure.

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Feature "IoT"

The Internet of Things – Understanding IoT from a Security Perspective

Joseph Carson from Thycotic looks at IoT risk assessment and calls for a redefinition of IoT to achieve clarity from a security perspective.

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Feature "Encryption"

Encryption – Balancing Needs for IT Security & Law Enforcement

Klaus Landefeld, eco Vice-Chair, looks at ways to enable access to digital evidence internationally, without dismantling security and trust on the Internet.

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Feature "Company Security"

IT Security: People Still Don’t Seem to Realize that the Threats Affect Them

The eco Association has just published its annual IT security study. Oliver Dehning, CEO of HornetSecurity and Leader of the eco Competence Group Security, offers his perspective on the results.

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Feature "DNS"

A Day in the Life of a Man with a Key to the Internet

dotmagazine’s Judith Ellis talks to Olaf Kolkman of the Internet Society about the Domain Name System and his key to the Internet.

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Feature "Cybersecurity"

Fake Shops: Tips for Safe Xmas Shopping

Fake Internet sales platforms are popping up all over the place in December, the strongest month for online sales. Peter Meyer, Head of Cyber Security Services at eco, provides advice on how consumers can recognize fake shops and avoid the heartache of being ripped off this Christmas.

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Feature "Company Security"

How Much of an IT Security Risk Are You to Your Company?

The best security is only as strong as its worst password and naivest user. Markus Schaffrin from the eco Association explains how important the behavior of staff and management is for company security.

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Feature "Cybersecurity"

Shouldering Responsibility for IT Security – A Multi-Stakeholder Approach

IT security is the mutual responsibility of all stakeholders, from civil society to industry and government, says Prof. Norbert Pohlmann

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Feature "Cybersecurity"

Hand in Hand for Secure Websites – Making the Internet Safer

Open source CMS communities like TYPO3 are working with the eco Association to improve security for commercial and private websites, reports Markus Schaffrin from eco.

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Feature "DNS"

Next Steps in Combatting DNS Abuse

Thomas Rickert and Lars Steffen from the eco Association take stock and give an outlook on collaborating in the fight against abuse involving the DNS.

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Feature "Company Security"

Why IT Security is Like Shopping for Christmas

There are three striking similarities between IT security and shopping for Christmas. Most of us have too much stuff to begin with. Also, there is too much theatre involved. And finally, socks. You can enjoy a holiday season without worries if you keep these things in mind.

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Feature "Cybersecurity"

Building Trustworthiness and Acceptance of IT Security Solutions

How can companies create trust in IT security solutions? Through trustworthiness, argue Prof. Norbert Pohlmann from eco & Ulla Coester from xethix Empowerment.

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Feature "Cybersecurity"

Current Challenges in EU Telecom Security

What is the current state of security for telecommunications in Europe and what are the challenges telecom companies are facing to keep our communication secure? Dr Dan Tofan, from the EU Cyber Security Agency, ENISA, gives insight into the challenges.

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Feature "Cybersecurity"

Security Risk Analysis and AI Support

Sebastian Kurowski from the Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Engineering looks at how artificial intelligence can be used to optimize IT security risk analysis in companies, offering relevant support for ITR specialists and for strategic decision-making.

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Feature "Authentication"

Adding Trust & Security to Internet Interactions with DNSSEC

DNSSEC does two things: It ensures you’re talking to the right online resource, and it verifies that the information you receive has not been tampered with, Patrick Koetter from sys4 AG explains.

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Feature "Cybersecurity"

Connected Car Security

The potential for the connected car to improve safety on the road is immense, but its ability to do so also depends on the IT security built into the system. dotmagazine spoke to IT security specialist and Member of the Board at the eco Association, Professor Norbert Pohlmann, about the challenges of securing connected cars.

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Feature "Blockchain"

What Can Blockchain Do For You?

“The Internet never forgets!” Although untrue, this statement reminds people to think twice before putting information online – and out of their control. The advent of blockchain changes everything. Blockchain forgets nothing – and it brings back content control. Mathias Röckel looks at the potential of this new technology for innovative commercial enterprise, as well as for Internet infrastructure providers.

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Feature "Cybersecurity"

Ransomware Has Not Just Been Around Since Yesterday

Michael Weirich from the eco Association, on the impact of ransomware on companies and the need for a contingency plan.

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Feature "Quantum Computing"

A Quantum-Safe Future

An interview with Dr. Joachim Schäfer from IBM on quantum computers, the quantum advantage and quantum-safe encryption.

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Feature "Cybersecurity"

How Far Should the State Be Allowed to Go for the Purposes of Digital Security?

Klaus Landefeld on responsibility for IT security and how combatting crime has paradoxically become one of the greatest threats to security in cyber space.

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Feature "Cybersecurity"

Making Connected Cars Safe

Prof. Norbert Pohlmann from the eco Association looks at how the automotive Internet industries should work together to improve Connected Car security.

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Feature "Branding"

Preventing Counterfeiting and IP Abuse with Customer Engagement

Companies ignore brand protection and the problem of counterfeiting at their own and their customers’ risk, explains Stuart Fuller from CentralNic.

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Feature "Industrial IoT"

Driving Digital Transformation

Forecasts of social disintegration and wide-spread unemployment caused by Industrial IoT are a melodramatic overreaction stemming from the fear of change. To the horseshoe smithy, the car also posed an existential threat – but does that mean we should return to the dark ages? Judith Ellis explores the attitudes to digital transformation, the challenges from smaller companies, and the steps needed to make it a success.

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Feature "Cybersecurity"

Trust & Security in the Blockchain

The early use cases for blockchain technology centered around cryptocurrencies. But the same processes that secure Bitcoin and friends can also be used for securing other forms of data, for example in administration. So, what is it that makes blockchain so secure? Professor Norbert Pohlmann, from the eco Association, explains.

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Feature "Blockchain"

doteditorial: Blockchain & E-Government – Giving Citizens Control of Their Data

E-Government is a major driver of blockchain technology. Stephan Zimprich from fieldfisher looks at how the transparency and immutability of blockchain can help give citizens digital self-determination.

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Feature "GDPR"

Collaboration across the Atlantic: Data Protection & Internet Policy

Many American companies are still unaware of how the new EU General Data Protection Regulation will affect them. Data protection gurus Thomas Rickert from the eco Association & Christian Dawson from i2Coalition look at how two voices for the Internet are teaming up on GDPR, ICANN, and beyond to ensure that the Internet and the organizations that build it have a voice on both sides of the Atlantic.

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Feature "Email Marketing"

doteditorial August 2017

“The Future of Email”, the August 2017 issue of dotmagazine, explores where this essential medium is heading and what its potential is, focusing on email marketing and how to make sure that relevant marketing messages truly reach target customers, and how to beat the email bad guys.

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Feature "Smart City"

Cybersecurity is a Key Driver of Smart City Markets

Markus Schaffrin from the eco Association looks at the fundamental importance of security to the success of Smart City projects.

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Feature "Cybersecurity"

The Current Situation of IoT Security and What to Do

Hardly any IT market sector in recent years has experienced growth rates like those in IoT, but securing networked devices and IoT structures still lags behind, explains Olaf Pursche from the AV-Test Institute.

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Feature "Data Protection & Privacy"

doteditorial December 2017

This festive season, dotmagazine examines what’s involved in keeping your most valuable business assets – your ID, your finances, customer data, and your reputation – safe and secure.

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