How can companies protect themselves and their employees against hacking?
After private data belonging to politicians and public figures was published online in December 2018, we did not have to wait long for new security [...] Read more
What corporations need to learn from the cyber-attack on politicians and celebrities
Since the 2018/19 cyber-attack on public figures, IT security is once again a hot topic in Germany. A 20-year-old man posted the personal contact details [...] Read more
Are my TLS-encrypted emails EU GDPR compliant?
Spontaneously encrypting with TLS only works to a certain degree. There is a high risk of not encrypting, even though you believe your email is TLS-encrypted. Read more
What does Efail mean for companies?
After the first wave of misinformation, it should have meanwhile spread that the email encryption has not been cracked by the security gap Efail. Read more
Encrypted emails safeguard lawyers’ confidentiality obligation
Lawyers are subject to special secrecy obligations. The law firm WSL Patentanwälte protects its client data with a central email encryption solution. Read more
What the EU Trade Secret Directive means for your IT security
Business secrets are the foundation of the success of many companies. What does the EU know-how protection directive mean in this context? Read more
To make long-term savings through electronic invoicing means preventing manipulation
Since 2011, invoices may also be sent electronically. This offers great potential for savings, but also new dangers such as man-in-the-middle attacks. Read more
Why proprietary encryption solutions are not the safest bet
There are providers who develop their own encryption techniques. Trust in these security measures is not always justified. Read more
Recommendations for email encryption when doing international business
Many companies are communicating worldwide. Not encrypted confidential information could get intercepted and manipulated. Read more
