Cyber Security Germany

Physical layer: aXite Security Tools (AST) has proven its comprehensive cyber security tools for the protection of the Operational Technology (OT) systems of Sea lock IJmuiden in the simulation environment. The largest sea lock in the world is located in the Netherlands. AST’s intelligent and patented solution, including its AX-BOX Gatekeeper, has been deployed and enabled the client to execute zero trust access control. Moreover, AST has implemented a virtual shield for OT End-point protection, which identifies data or threats in context and provides intrusion detection with active in-depth defence, both at operational (machine) level. This resulted in efficient fully-automated cyber-event management and mitigation, based on classifications of criticality.

Logical layer: Radically Open Security (ROS) performs audits on open-source projects as part of the Mozilla Open Source Security (MOSS) project. This has led to (patched) CVEs in foundational technology libraries, and a subset of ROS’s MOSS audit reports are publicly available including: expat, graphite, iterm. These security audits contribute to Mozilla's work and to the health of the Internet.

SecuMailer offers governments the opportunity to comply with regulations without changing communications processes with their citizens. Communication via email will change due to the introduction of the GDPR. If personal data is involved (which is often the case), appropriate security measures must be in place such as encryption. Secumailer solves the global challenge of ensuring secure communication that keeps up with digital transformations in privacy. Shared Services Center Bommelerwaard is the IT department for three municipalities: Maasdriel, Kerkdriel and Zaltbommel. They are enthusiastic users of SecuMailer for all their communications. Secumail services secure email, allowing Shared Services Center Bommelerwaard to ensure that no extra demands and requirements are enforced towards the recipient. By exchanging the emails via an encrypted connection between mail servers, no additional encryption on the message is needed. It allows public institutions to keep the safety of everyone in mind when communicating.

Guardian360 enables managed services providers, system houses and IT services providers to offer security services to their clients, without the need for specialised staff. The Guardian360 Lighthouse platform performs daily vulnerability scans of complete networks, internally as well as externally. Scans can also be performed on web applications. Results are automatically mapped to the GDPR, ISO27001, and 12 other norms and regulations. BDO Accountants and Advisors gets real time insights for security processes and has been working with Guardian360 for over 3 years. With Guardian360’s solution, BDO is able to gather real time insights on the vulnerability of their global offices and staff and gain information about how much is visible publicly. This allows BDO to be stay ahead of potential cyber threats and implement crucial security measures or advise its clients accordingly. Guardian360 is solving the global challenge of keeping digital business environments protected and enabling safe trade.

Dutch company Hudson Cybertec, which secures Operational Technologies, is internationally recognised as an expert party on international norms in industrial security and works with Dutch certification authority Kiwa, which is active in more than 40 countries, amongst Germany.It is an independent cybersecurity solution provider with years of experience in cybersecurity for Operational Technology (OT). Its mission is to make and keep the primary processes of companies and organisations digitally resilient. Organisations need to know what’s happening in their process automation networks in order to stay in control. Also, European legislation (NIS and oncoming NIS2) consider monitoring as a mandatory tool to stay on top of cyber security. Simply said; without knowledge of what is happening in Operational Technology (OT) infrastructure in organisations, its digital resilience cannot be defended. With their German technology partner Rhebo, Hudson Cybertec developed OT Insight, a monitoring solution specifically designed with OT in mind. Clear dashboards provide an unprecedented insight in the OT assets and infrastructure of the organisation. Users see which network traffic is allowed and which isn’t. Deviations that potentially can point to a cyberattack, configuration, or programming errors, as well as unauthorised access or changes to set points are pinpointed, allowing for swift action. OT Insight also provides insight in compliancy of the OT infrastructure to laws, regulations, and standards frameworks. With OT Insight, organisations will increase the digital resilience of their OT network and thus the stability and reliability of their OT network in a cost-effective manner.

The recent Dutch-German Cyber Security Event, co-organised with EY in November 2024, embodied this spirit of collaboration. The event brought together decision-makers and cyber security experts from the Netherlands and Germany to tackle pressing issues in AI, data, and compliance.

From 23 to 25 April 2024 a delegation of Dutch cyber security companies, who are part of the Partners for International Business to Germany, brought a visit to Stuttgart, Karlsruhe and Munich. During this visit, they learned more about the cyber security landscape in Baden-Württemberg and connected with the key players within this field in this region.

Published on HSD: On 14 November 2023, the Partners for International Business (PIB) Programme Germany organised an  event  in München: “Zusammenarbeit in der Cybersicherheit: Die wichtigsten Aufgaben für die Unternehmensführung”. The aim of the event was to bring together Dutch and German organisations and to stimulate collaboration and exchanges of knowledge in the field of cybersecurity.

Introducing Erik Jan Hengstmengel: The Liaison for PIB Cybersecurity Germany. We are pleased to introduce Erik Jan Hengstmengel, the designated liaison for the Partners for International Business (PIB) Cybersecurity Germany program. The PIB program allows Dutch businesses to forge public-private partnerships and achieve their international ambitions. With the support of the Dutch government, these partnerships are empowered to develop tailor-made action plans spanning 2 to 3 years, enabling better market access for Dutch businesses.

EclecticIQ in Consortium selected by European Commission to enhance Europe's cyber and information warfare capabilities. Led by Airbus Defence and Space, 22 European partners will set off to strengthen Europe’s cyber and information warfare defence.

In April 2023, Dutch and German cybersecurity leaders gathered in Munich as part of Partners for International Business (PIB) cybersecurity Germany. The event was an opportunity to network and exchange knowledge. PIB is a three-year programme by a cluster of Dutch cybersecurity companies to enter the German market and set up collaborations to help improve the level of cybersecurity in both Germany and the Netherlands.

During the trade mission to southern Germany, 10 cluster members of Partners for International Business (PIB) Germany on Cyber Security visited Intel Ignite and the residency of the Dutch Consulate-General in Munich and the IT-SA 2022 in Nuremberg, Europe's leading trade fair for IT security.