Patrick Koetter, Leader of the eco Competence Groups Email and Anti-Abuse, explains in interview the burning topic for him at M3AAWG in San Francisco.

It may not happen often, but when it does, it is invariably unexpected: Public prosecutor investigations can affect any IT, data, and service provider. In a current set of guidelines EuroCloud, in cooperation with the German law firm Derra, Meyer & Partner Attorneys-at-Law, explains what providers need to consider in advance and what rights and obligations are associated with an actual state search.

The eco Association is handing over the reins for the ongoing design and implementation of the botfrei.de safety campaign to its member company eyeo GmbH. eco will continue to support the project and will remain a partner in the project’s strategic delivery.

Nils Kammann, Solutions Architect at Xantaro, on the hype of artificial intelligence in cyber security, an essential delineation of terminology, the challenges we face, and the need and chance for new security models.

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The web landscape has changed drastically over the years, often resulting a loss in the control of data. Kristina Vervoort, Regional Sales Director DACH for Netskope, explains how you can win back this data control with smart web security.   Read more on dotmagazine.

Prevention is no longer enough, according to Nikolei Steinhage from Fidelis. Companies need to develop new ways of dealing with IT security risks.   Read more on dotmagazine.

Is it possible for CIOs to both reduce costs and increase agility, and at the same time ensure security and compliance? Yes, says Jack Miller, CISO at Open Systems.

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On 28th November in Cologne, the eco Association will present one of the Internet industry’s most prestigious awards. In seven award categories, a jury of experts comprising of representatives from industry, academia, research, and politics has selected the three most promising submissions of 2018 and nominated them for the eco://award.

Do you want to improve IT security in your company? The number one task is to train your staff in security awareness on a regular basis, according to Dr. Niklas Hellemann from SoSafe Cyber Security Awareness.

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Should companies aim for perfect cyber security? This is not sensible, says Karsten Nohl from Security Research Labs: It is important to find the balance between security and innovation.

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

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Read about the challenges and the promise of the digital transformation of business and how to securely navigate the path towards the digital future.

Practical tips for more security at work for European Cyber Security Month 2018: Five simple rules for effective basic protection.

One in five companies plans to take out cyber protection insurance - professional IT security measures take precedence; cyber insurance covers residual risks

The city of the future will be connected and smart. Increased investment in IT security and network infrastructure are important growth drivers for the smart city. The “Communication Services & Network Security” segment alone is therefore forecast to grow by an average of more than 13 percent over the next five years; in 2017, revenues in this area amounted to around 3.5 billion Euro in Germany. “Secure and fast network connections are an integral component of the cities of tomorrow,” says Markus Schaffrin, security expert and Head of Member Services at eco – Association of the Internet Industry. “They make it possible to protect existing infrastructure effectively against cyber attacks and ensure stable and cost-effective data traffic.”

In considering the best response to the "Efail" security vulnerability, the eco Association recommends workaround until updates are installed and advises that, “No encryption is also no solution.”

Security experts and eco Association member companies took the opportunity of the RSA Conference in San Francisco to showcase “IT-Security Made in Germany”. Regular topics of discussion during the event included the EU GDPR, Artificial Intelligence, cryptography, and security in the Internet of Things.

Backups rescue data, but are still far from being established as common practice in Germany. Every day, companies lose important data and individuals lose priceless memories such as family photos, videos, and emails. “Backups are not only ‘nice to have’, but are a necessity in our digitalized world of life and work,” says Markus Schaffrin, Head of Members Services and security expert at eco Association of the Internet Industry.

In an open letter to the managing federal government and German MEPs, representatives of civil society, business, and Internet culture today called for a clear declaration against the use of automated filter systems for online platforms that work with user-generated content, as sought by the EU Commission. In addition...

Although cyber dangers are regarded as increasingly threatening, most companies are optimistic about their security concept: 62 percent of respondents feel that they are very well or at least well protected. This is shown by the recent eco IT Security Study 2018. At the same time, most IT security experts are convinced that the threat situation is continuing to grow due to cyber-criminals.

Read about the impact of the EU General Data Protection Regulation on the Internet Industry – and how the eco Association is supporting its members How will the forthcoming GDPR affect the different areas of the Internet industry and digital business? dotmagazine takes a brief look at how different segments of the Internet...

IT security is one of the topics upon which eco has been working intensively over the past number of years. In addition to various eco initiatives, the association also offers first-hand expert knowledge through its Safety & Security Tour. Peter Meyer, Head of eco Cyber Security Services, explains how important the...

eco's monthly English-language in-depth magazine opens its call for contributions from eco member companies and other specialists on the topics of Internet of Things.

For the April 2018 issue focus topics will include IoT Platforms, Data Streams, IoT Security and Business Opportunities.

First of all, the Anti-Botnet Advisory Center Botfree at eco – Association of the Internet Industry explains what a crypto currency such as Bitcoin actually is. This is virtual money, i.e. a digital means of payment that is not managed by a single government, authority, or bank. The principles of cryptography are used...

Finland may be small, but it’s not slow.  Jani Moilanen, CEO of Herman IT, talks to dotmagazine about the Finnish cloud production hub, preparedness for the GDPR, and local ICT innovations. Image © Oksana_Gracheva | istockphoto.com

The EU General Data Protection Regulation for non-EU Companies For companies engaged in large-scale monitoring or dealing with sensitive personal data in Europe, getting to grips with the forthcoming GDPR will be on the top of their list of New Year's resolutions. Clarissa Benner, Attorney and Data Protection Specialist...

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...

dotmagazine explores Data Protection, GDPR readiness and Cyber Security this month A look at what’s involved in keeping your most valuable business assets – your ID, your finances, and customer data – safe and secure. Image: © Guschenkova | istockphoto.com

A crypto Trojan is stealing Bitcoin transactions from the clipboard and has already gifted its developers over $150,000. The experts from Kaspersky Lab have discovered a Trojan called "CryptoShuffler" that steals Bitcoins and other crypto currencies from the infected computer's clipboard. The amounts stolen thus far...