Cybersecurity & Resilience
Practical insights on resilience, governance, incident capability and effective cyber execution.
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Cybersecurity & Resilience
EU Commission takes member states to court over NIS2 — what companies need to know
By Sebastian BachThe Commission referred Ireland, Spain, France and the Netherlands to the CJEU for delayed NIS2 transposition — impact on compliance, supervision and operators in Germany.
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EU Action Plan on Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence — briefing for companies
By Sebastian BachThe EU Action Plan on Cybersecurity and AI links AI, cybersecurity, SOC, CERT, critical infrastructure, the AI Act and Cyber Solidarity Act — explained for decision-makers.
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Cyber Resilience Act: designation of conformity assessment bodies begins
By Sebastian BachFrom June 2026, designation of CRA conformity assessment bodies starts — certification, notified bodies, product security and compliance explained for manufacturers.
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EU Tech Sovereignty Package: digital sovereignty for chips, cloud and cybersecurity
By Sebastian BachThe EU Tech Sovereignty Package bundles Chips Act 2.0, the Cloud and AI Development Act, an open-source strategy and an energy roadmap — impact on industry, critical infrastructure and IT procurement.
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Cyber Europe 2026: Europe’s largest cyber exercise focuses on transport and critical infrastructure
By Sebastian BachCyber Europe 2026 tests incident response and crisis management for energy, transport and telecom — what companies can learn for their own resilience programmes.
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Cyber Resilience Act: manufacturers prepare for new conformity requirements
By Sebastian BachConformity assessment, notified bodies, product documentation and CE marking — what manufacturers must prepare now for CRA conformity.
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AI Cybersecurity 2026: How AI Is Becoming the Ultimate Hacker
By Sebastian BachAI is transforming cybersecurity in 2026 - from autonomous vulnerability discovery to new executive roles. What leaders need to know.
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NIS2 registration deadline in Germany: what low registration numbers mean for employers
By Sebastian BachGermany's NIS2 registration deadline has passed, yet many potentially in-scope entities appear unregistered. What this means for risk, insurance and hiring priorities.
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Ransomware Trends 2026: Why Companies Are Fighting Back
By Sebastian BachRansomware is evolving - but so are companies. Explore why fewer firms pay and the rise of cyber negotiation experts.
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Cyber Resilience Act: first implementation guidelines published
By Sebastian BachThe European Commission has published guidelines for applying the Cyber Resilience Act — secure development lifecycle, vulnerability management, manufacturer duties and CE marking explained for decision-makers.
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NIS2 in organisations: what applies to you — and what to do (Germany)
By Sebastian BachNIS2 explained in plain language: which sectors and company sizes fall under German rules (BSIG), what day-to-day tasks look like — and where BSI tools help. With a view to people and delivery. For international readers operating in Germany.
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Cybersecurity Governance 2026: Why Boards Are Now Accountable
By Sebastian BachCybersecurity is now a boardroom issue. Discover how regulations and risk exposure are reshaping executive responsibility.
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Cyber resilience explained: practical foundations, regulatory context, and execution model for companies
By Sebastian BachA plain-language foundation article on cyber resilience: clear definitions, NIS2/DORA/CRA context, identity and cloud implications, plus a practical 12-month execution roadmap.
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Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA): what it contains — and why it exists
By Sebastian BachDORA explained for decision-makers: EU digital resilience for the financial sector — ICT risk, incident reporting, third‑party registers, critical ICT providers and ESA oversight — with official EIOPA and EBA entry points.
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EU Cybersecurity Act: what it regulates — and how it applies in Germany so far
By Sebastian BachThe EU Cybersecurity Act (2019/881): permanent ENISA mandate and a harmonised EU cybersecurity certification framework for ICT products, services and processes — with Germany’s BSI/NCCA role and practical procurement and assurance implications.
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EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA): what companies should know and prepare now
By Sebastian BachThe EU CRA for decision-makers: products with digital elements, lifecycle duties, CE and conformity, and interplay with the EU Cybersecurity Act and ENISA — with Bitkom, OpenKRITIS, trade and policy context.
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EU AI Act: what is in it — and what does it mean for my organisation?
By Sebastian BachThe EU AI Act in plain language: risk tiers, prohibited practices, transparency duties, and obligations across the value chain. A decision-maker briefing with official EU entry points — implementation and hiring implications.
Reading time 5 min