Dossier #16: Cyber security

How to defend against the greatest threats of our digital age

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Artificial intelligence, interconnected machines, working from home: digitalisation is making companies and people more productive, but also more susceptible to cyberattacks.

The result: trillions of euros in damage. What Next examines how hackers operate – and how individuals and companies can protect themselves.

Digital siege Prepared for the worst?

Digital Disruption | Video Story

“German companies are not well enough protected” “German companies are not well enough protected”

Hackers are an existential threat to one in two companies in Germany. Ralf Wintergerst, Chairman of the Management Board of Giesecke+Devrient, talks about the greatest risks regarding cyber attacks and what we can do to protect against them.

“German companies are not well enough protected” Protecting critical infrastructure

#EconomyStories video: security in an increasingly connected world

Digital Disruption | Insights

How bug bounties are safeguarding cyberspace How bug bounties are safeguarding cyberspace

Ethical hackers conduct test attacks on behalf of companies, which proves to be an indispensable service towards protection against cyber crime.

How bug bounties are safeguarding cyberspace Who is prepared?

Digital Disruption | Opinion

”We operate in a zero-trust environment.“ ”We operate in a zero-trust environment“

Cyber­criminals look for weak points in value chains and use them as a gateway, for data theft or blackmail. At the same time, the cyber skills gap is growing, warns WEF expert Gretchen Bueermann. 

”We operate in a zero-trust environment.“ What are we facing?
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Digital Disruption | Crisp & Short

The AI dilemma: friend or foe? The AI dilemma: friend or foe?

The use of AI is on the rise but opinions are divided. And when it comes to cyber security, it could hardly be more controversial.

The AI dilemma: friend or foe? A curse or a blessing

Digital Disruption | Insights

The convenience of digital banking with the assurance of security The convenience of digital banking with the assurance of security

Cyber expert Pinakin Dave explains why cybercrime is on the rise and how his company "OneSpan" is helping reduce risks to consumers and keep financial transactions safe.

The convenience of digital banking with the assurance of security Why cyber hygiene is crucial

Digital Disruption | Photo Story

“The attack brought us closer” “The attack brought us closer”

The attackers hit shortly before Christmas. How our client, office supply store Schäfer Shop, got business back up and running after having fallen victim to a cyber attack.

“The attack brought us closer” Back to normal?

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