The railway industry is accelerating digitalisation: AI, networked systems and smart maintenance are changing operations. But what about cybersecurity, incident response and a culture of evidence? A field report from TRAKO and Global Rail 2025.

Ever heard of solar sabotage? No? Then buckle up: a topic as old as the first IT security patches – and still highly relevant today. According to research by Monitor (WDR), the majority of Germany’s solar energy is powered through inverters from China. That carries certain risks.

In recent days, a privacy scandal surrounding the ChatGPT platform has caused significant uproar.

A cyber-thriller? Sadly, it’s real life. The Deutschlandfunk podcast Dark Agent – In the Web of Intelligence Services makes it crystal clear: smartphones are no longer just handy everyday helpers.

Digitalization in the rail sector? It’s happening — and at full speed. With digital signal boxes, cloud-based predictive maintenance, interconnected power supply systems...

Love him or hate him – Donald Trump is back on the political stage, and with him comes a gust (or rather, a storm) from across the Atlantic. But what does that...

AI is at the center of today’s technology conversation - and attackers are taking full advantage. In late January 2025, two malicious Python packages, “deepseeek” and “deepseekai,” appeared on the Python...

One of the major topics nowadays is AI. Some praise it as the savior of our digital life, while others think of the typical scenario from the Terminator movies, where an AI...

With the introduction of the NIS 2 Directive, companies in ‘important’ and ‘essential’ sectors are faced with the urgent task of rethinking their cyber security strategies. This directive, which extends the scope of application and imposes stricter requirements,...

The world of cybersecurity constantly sees new, sophisticated threats emerging, challenging even the most experienced IT teams. One of the latest developments:

The daily routine of a Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) is anything but monotonous...

Whether it’s summer, winter, or a spontaneous fall escape from gloomy weather—traveling is always an exhilarating experience. Packing your suitcase, booking your tickets, and hoping you won’t forget your toothbrush (again)...

One might assume that a Network Security Engineer’s daily routine is nothing but a steady stream of meetings, coffee breaks, and the occasional firewall check. Far from it!

The railway industry is one of the most important infrastructures in the world. It moves millions of people and goods every day and is the backbone of many economies. However, with the increasing digitalisation and networking of...

Nowadays, more and more companies in different industries are facing similar challenges, especially in safety-critical sectors such as energy, water treatment, railroads and others. This challenge is particularly evident in the European Union and...