Nuremberg\/Hannover. d!conomy, the keynote theme of CeBIT 2015, describes the rapid and extensive penetration of IT into all areas of business and society. IT security plays a decisive role here, with companies at the upcoming CeBIT in Hannover set to show how the d!conomy is becoming safer. No other IT event has such a strong focus on IT security as CeBIT. This is not just a matter of personal password protection, but involves well-integrated and highly complex security solutions for digital applications and data.<\/p>\n
\u201cOnly those who digitize their companies and are willing to invest will be able to compete successfully. The correct and long-term use of IT security measures is a key factor here,\u201d underlined Oliver Frese, Member of the Board at Deutsche Messe AG, in Nuremberg on Monday: \u201cAnyone who wants to take advantage of increasing digitization and kick-start new business processes needs to ensure that operations within their company are protected against external attacks. At the same time, they must use the tightest possible security measures in order to build trust among their customers.\u201d<\/p>\n
First port of call: CeBIT Business Security showcase in Hall 6<\/strong> New home for IT Security cuts down walking distances<\/strong> Security Plaza shows how to close security gaps<\/strong>
\nThe first and most important port of call for anyone wanting to find out about IT security is the CeBIT Business Security showcase featuring developers, manufacturers and distributors of IT security solutions. The range of solutions on offer extends from antivirus systems, e-mail security and Cloud & Internet security through to network security. Renowned exhibitors at the showcase will include itWatch, Kaspersky, Secunet, Secusmart, Sophos, Trend Micro and Wick Hill.<\/p>\n
\nThe new home for the CeBIT Business Security showcase in Hall 6 (previously known as \u201cIT Security\u201d in Hall 12) cuts down walking distances for visitors. It is close to a host of CeBIT offerings that are of particular interest to CIOs, IT professionals and heads of various departments in the user companies \u2013 such as Enterprise Resource Planning, Customer Relationship Management, Business Intelligence and Commerce Solutions in Hall 5 as well as the Public Sector Park featuring solutions for public administration in Hall 7 \u2013 all applications that have to meet the highest security requirements within companies and authorities.<\/p>\n
\nOrganized in conjunction with the Heise publishing house, the Security Plaza forum will take place in Hall 6 on all five days of the event, with renowned exhibitors from the security industry showcasing their products and services on an area covering approx. 900 square metres. Experts will give practice-oriented presentations on the topic of security and explain how to close critical security gaps. Topics include encryption between client and server, authorization management in digital data worlds and special data protection solutions for small and medium-sized businesses. Among the issues covered are IT security law, personal privacy and human rights, and a reality check when it comes to live hacking. The complete program is available online.<\/p>\n