The state of IT Security in Germany
With its report on the state of IT security in Germany, the Federal Office for Information Security (BSI), as the federal cyber security authority, presents a comprehensive overview of threats in the cyber space every year.
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1. The State of IT Security in Germany 2022
In the 2022 State of IT Security in Germany report, the reasons for the high threat level are ongoing cybercrime activities, cyber attacks in the context of the Russian war against Ukraine and, in many cases, inadequate product quality of IT and software products. Overall, the already tense situation worsened further in the reporting period. The threat in the cyber space is thus higher than ever. As in the previous year, a high threat from cybercrime was observed in the reporting period. Ransomware remained the main threat, especially for companies.
2. The State of IT Security in Germany 2021
The 2021 Report on the State of IT Security in Germany shows, risks continue to multiply in cyberspace and now even threaten areas of existential importance for our society – such as the provision of electricity or medical care.
3. The State of IT Security in Germany 2020
The report by the Federal Office for Information Security in Germany (BSI) on the current state of IT security in Germany in 2020 shows the increasing complexity in the level of threat as well as in the associated risks for advancing digitalisation.
4. The State of IT Security in Germany 2019
The report by the Federal Office for Information Security in Germany (BSI) on the current state of IT security in Germany in 2019 shows the increasing complexity in the level of threat as well as in the associated risks for advancing digitalisation.
5. The State of IT Security in Germany 2018
The report by the Federal Office for Information Security in Germany (BSI) on the current state of IT security in Germany in 2018 shows the increasing complexity in the level of threat as well as in the associated risks for advancing digitalisation.
6. The State of IT Security in Germany 2017
The report by the Federal Office for Information Security in Germany (BSI) on the current state of IT security in Germany in 2017 shows the increasing complexity in the level of threat as well as in the associated risks for advancing digitalisation.
7. The State of IT Security in Germany 2016
The report by the Federal Office for Information Security in Germany (BSI) on the current state of IT security in Germany in 2016 shows the increasing complexity in the level of threat as well as in the associated risks for advancing digitalisation.
8. The State of IT Security in Germany 2015
The report by the Federal Office for Information Security in Germany (BSI) on the current state of IT security in Germany in 2015 provides information on the type and extent of key IT threats and resulting risks. The report is based on information analysed by the BSI relating to weaknesses and vulnerabilities in currently used information technology, as well as to attacks on IT systems and networks.
9. The State of IT Security in Germany 2014
The 2014 report on the state of IT security discusses the quality and quantity of the threats and risks facing information technology (IT) in Germany. The report draws on the comprehensive information about IT threats, attack vectors and vulnerabilities, as well as specific IT attacks, which is collected and evaluated every day by the Federal Office for Information Security (BSI)
10. The State of IT Security in Germany 2011
The opportunities offered by present-day IT in both our private and professional lives are many and varied. Just as many and varied, however, are the risks we face as we increasingly shift our business transactions and social interaction into the virtual world.
11. The IT Security Situation in Germany 2009
This is the third year the Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) is presenting this status report on IT security in Germany, and the situation remains as critical as ever.
12. The IT Security Situation in Germany in 2007
Threats in information technology (IT) have continued to increase substantially since the publication of the first situation report on IT security in Germany in 2005. The elevated dependence on modern communications technology in professional and private spheres automatically results in an increase in IT risks.
Further information
The report on the State of IT Security in Germany is a national contribution to the Paris Call.
