Every sensor its unique ID! – Really?

The fourth revolution aka Internet 4.0 will drive what was a big “no-no” up until now. Operational and infrastructure processes will be connected with regular IT. This brings a whole new challenge of up until now unresolved security problems. One of the ideas currently debated is to mandate unique IDs for sensors. Here is my take … More Every sensor its unique ID! – Really?

What’s wrong with this security requirement? – Or passwords are the weakest link for attacks

You all heard that passwords are the weakest link to attack. For end-users passwords are a nuisance to remember especially when password rules require a certain combination of letters, numbers and special signs to be used and password changes are mandated on a regular basis. You can get the “No longer fall on your end-uses … More What’s wrong with this security requirement? – Or passwords are the weakest link for attacks

IT Security 101 – or how can you secure your IT landscapes?

I believe that every customer has the possibility to configure their entire landscape securely with the best available technology. It disturbs me when customers tell me that they did not know about specific security products or features. I have received this feedback a lot lately. I want to change this and I will use the … More IT Security 101 – or how can you secure your IT landscapes?