The Dilemma of Generative AI: Lessons Learned from 2025 (so far)

· · KI Consulting

In working places, generative artificial intelligence (AI) increases efficiency, accelerates processes, and assists with decision-making. However, all these advantages are accessible to those with less noble intentions, and the technology itself has high potentials to fall victim to emerging vulnerabilities as recent disclosures demonstrate. Decision-makers must therefore anticipate the risks of generative AI, prepare their organizations, and implement sustainable countermeasures.

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Interview in NITECH: Data-Centric Security

· · Ideas

Data-centric security (DCS) focuses on protecting data, regardless of where it is stored. Through encryption, context-based access controls, and monitoring, organizations can maintain control over sensitive information. This allows them to reliably implement regulatory requirements such as NIS2 or GDPR. In an interview in the current issue of NITECH, Marion Konnerth (Head of Projects) and Dennis Füller (Head of Cybersecurity Consulting Defense) explain how this approach works and what role it plays in compliance.

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White paper: Trustworthiness for AI in European Defence

· · KI Consulting

In the evolving geopolitical landscape marked by complex, hybrid threats, it is clear that artificial intelligence (AI) has already become an integral part of security-relevant digital systems within the defence industry. AI can make decisions in seconds, operate systems autonomously, and analyse vast amounts of data. However, without clear principles - such as transparency, reliability, resilience, and accountability - there is a risk of losing control.

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infodas signs contract with Thales for German naval program F 126

· · SDoT

infodas, an Airbus subsidiary specializing in cyber and IT, has been commissioned by Thales to supply IT security components for a German naval program. In total, infodas will equip six Frigates of class 126 (F 126) and three mission modules ‘ASW Lagebild’ with the SDoT (Secure Domain Transition) Security Gateway. As part of the contract, […]

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Interview in NITECH: The National Secure Cloud

· · Ideas

As part of a strong consortium, the National Secure Cloud (NSC) is committed to ensuring the usability of cloud technologies up to the classification level DEU SECRET. Only technologies that have already been approved by the German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) are used in the development of the NSC. In the current issue […]

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Data Leakage 2024+ in a Nutshell: Current Cyberthreat Tactics and Beyond – Part II

· · Ideas

We would like to welcome you to PART II of the series 'Data Leakage 2024+ in a Nutshell: Current Cyberthreat Tactics and Beyond', which is all about AI technology. However, we are not discussing the general threat posed by AI. Rather, we would like to shed light on the relationship between AI technology and data leakage in particular, or how both subject influence each other in the near future.

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Data Leakage 2024+ in a Nutshell: Current Cyberthreat Tactics and Beyond – Part I

· · Ideas

We welcome you to the series Data Leakage 2024+ in a Nutshell: Current Cyberthreat Tactics and Beyond. As the name suggests, the series is dedicated to data leakage as one of the most serious threats from cyberspace. The focus of PART I in this series provides an overview of the present situation in this playing field of criminals and state actors.

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How cross-domain solutions can support OSINT activities

· · Cross Domain Solutions

OSINT OPERATIONS and CROSS DOMAIN SOLUTIONS (CDS): How CDS can help OSINT activities and overcome technological challenges OSINT or Open-source intelligence relates to the gathering of data through public sources which are processed, analyzed, and disseminated, so that this data becomes valued information/ intelligence. The data can be collected from various but only publicly available […]

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What is STANAG?

· · Cyber Security

There are numerous STANAGs covering a wide range of topics, including communications, logistics, intelligence, and training. Some examples include STANAG 6001, which specifies the requirements for NATO military personnel language proficiency, and STANAG 4586, which defines the standards for interoperability of military data systems.

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Air Gapping and Cross Domain Solutions in a Nutshell

· · Cyber Security

An air gap, also known as a “separation gap,” is a security measure used to physically isolate a computer or networks with different security requirements amongst each other. Air gaps are still widely used in today’s high security domains, mainly because of their alleged high security and they are implemented mainly through the use of […]

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Of warships and cybersecurity: the challenges of modernization in times of digitalization

· · Cyber Security

Navies are constantly modernising their fleet through digitalization programmes. To take advantage of new communication technologies and their numerous benefits such as real-time decision making and information sharing, former air gapped systems are being connected with the IT world. Consequently, sensitive networks are being integrated with less secure ones. Modern warships are designed to take […]

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Protection des réseaux d’importance vitale en France

· · Cross Domain Solutions

Depuis 2006, les infrastructures critiques ont été reconnues par le Gouvernement français comme stratégiques pour la sécurité du pays[1]. Faisant le constat de l’importance de leurs activités et du nombre croissant d’attaques-cyber pesant sur elles, la France s’est depuis dotée d’une règlementation complète afin d’assurer leur sécurité et résilience. C’est l’un des premiers pays à […]

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Sécuriser les échanges de données sensibles avec des passerelles d’interconnexion

· · Cyber Security

Les systèmes et données hautement sensibles sont normalement séparés d’Internet et des autres systèmes moins critiques. Cette séparation est réalisée par l’isolement de ces systèmes critiques, méthode connue sous le nom d’air gap. Bien que cette isolation protège efficacement contre tous risques d’exfiltration de données et d’attaques de logiciels malveillants, le risque de cyberattaques n’est […]

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Solving data sovereignty and classified information protection issues with the F-35 ALIS / ODIN system

· · Ideas

US Military, Non-US partners and potential users of Lockheed Martin’s (LMCO), an American aerospace & defense corporations, F-35 Lightning II, an all-weather multi-role stealth aircraft, have concerns about the planes data collection and sharing activities or cybersecurity posture. It appears these reports even led some countries to consider cancelling their participation. The F35’s Autonomic Logistics […]

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Soluciones de Dominio Cruzado: ¿Por qué son fundamentales en los procesos de digitalización con datos sensibles?

· · Ideas

Los sistemas y activos de datos (dominios) altamente confidenciales suelen estar separados de Internet o de sistemas menos críticos. La separación se consigue mediante el aislamiento, conocido como “brecha de aire”. Dicho aislamiento dificulta considerablemente la exfiltración de datos, así como la infección por programas informáticos malignos. Sin embargo, los ciberataques pueden seguir produciéndose de […]

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It’s complicated: The Board & Cybersecurity

· · Ideas

Whether you are an inside or outside director of the board, Cybersecurity will be on your agenda in the near future if it has not been already. The challenge: Neither do you speak the same language as your security professionals nor will they be able to present you with a silver bullet to address your […]

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Video: Overcoming the Cyber Capability Sharing Barrier

· · Ideas

NATO members are used to sharing military assets and capabilities, especially military hardware such as tanks, bases, infantry divisions or fighter jets. Sharing offensive and defensive Cyber capabilities are important for today’s military operations in peace time and conflict. However, they are facing similar challenges as intelligence sharing is among allies, especially in times that […]

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Cyber Insurance: The risky billion-dollar market

· · Ideas

Cyber risks are real and are constantly evolving with technological advances and pervasiveness. Whether individuals, small business or multi national—all might face a Cyber incident that can result in costly financial consequences. In times of heavy competition in classic insurance products and negative interest rate headwinds limiting returns from insurer’s bond portfolios, Cyber risk presents […]

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