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Germany is an up-and-coming player in the field of cyber security. It is the fifth-largest market for cyber security products and services in Europe and continues to grow. As with many other countries across the globe, Germany is a major target for cyberattacks.

To combat the growing threat of cybercrime, Germany has been actively investing in strengthening its cyber security measures. The German government has invested heavily in both technology and personnel to ensure that it is well-protected against cyber threats. This includes the implementation of the German Cyber Security Strategy, which was designed to ensure that cybersecurity risks are adequately addressed.

To further support its efforts to protect against cyber threats, the German government has been encouraging networking between its members of the IT security community by organizing several conferences and events dedicated to cyber security. The Cyber Security Conference, held annually in Frankfurt, is one of the leading conferences for cybersecurity professionals in Germany. It provides attendees with a platform to network, explore the latest trends in cybersecurity, and collaborate on developing new strategies to strengthen cyber defense.

In addition to the Cyber Security Conference, other events such as the IT Security Summit and the International Cyber Security Forum have been organized to bring cyber security professionals from across the world to Germany. These events allow attendees to gain insight on the latest developments in cyber security in Germany and beyond.

The German government has also partnered with the “Cybersecurity for Europe” initiative to promote a more secure digital environment across Europe and to increase cooperation on cybersecurity issues. As a part of this measure, the German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) holds yearly events to increase awareness of cyber threats and to communicate best practices to increase cyber security.

Germany has made great strides towards strengthening its cyber security measures. Its support for conferences and events focused on the cybersecurity industry allows professionals from across the globe to come together and collaborate on developing new strategies and best practices in the fight against cybercrime.

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12th December 2025 | CSK Summit: December 2025

The CSK Summit 2025 is a premier virtual conference focusing on cybersecurity and the NIS 2 directive, scheduled for May 7-8 and December 3-4, 2025. The event is divided into two main plenaries: the first addresses cybersecurity and IT security topics relevant across various industries, while the second is tailored specifically for organizations classified as Critical Infrastructure (KRITIS). Each plenary is organized into thematic tracks, commencing with a keynote that provides in-depth insights into the subject matter, followed by up to five presentations showcasing solution-oriented software or services. This structure enables participants to efficiently explore diverse approaches to specific challenges in an online format.

The KRITIS plenary includes tracks such as Cloud Security, OT Security, Denial of Service Defense, Cybersecurity Mesh, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), and Unified Threat Management. Concurrently, the Cybersecurity plenary offers tracks on Security Awareness, Attack Detection and Incident Management, Email Security and Spam Defense, Ransomware and Malware Defense, Mobile Security, and Identity and Access Management (IAM) with Zero Trust principles. Each track is designed to provide participants with comprehensive knowledge and practical solutions pertinent to current cybersecurity challenges.

Online • Paid • Part of DATAKONTEXT GmbH (SWMH Gruppe)

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27th December 2025 | Chaos Communication Congress - 39C3

This is the annual four-day conference on technology, society and utopia organized by the Chaos Computer Club (CCC) and volunteers.

Congress offers lectures and workshops and various events on a multitude of topics including (but not limited to) information technology and generally a critical-creative attitude towards technology and the discussion about the effects of technological advances on society.

Hybrid (Both) • Paid • Part of Chaos Computer Club Veranstaltungsgesellschaft mbH (CCCV)

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4th February 2026 | IT-Defense 2026

An extraordinary conference on IT security with top-class speakers from all over the world will be held for the 23nd time.

IT-Defense is different: It is not a conference with sponsors and promotion lectures but a series of interesting presentations focusing on relevant issues. At the same time, there are inspiring evening events for exchanging ideas with speakers and other participants.

The IT-Defense program is always a combination of technical lectures, strategic presentations and entertaining speakers on IT security.

IT-Defense 2026 will again be THE meeting in the IT security industry where highly respected, influential and knowledgeable professionals discuss and report on current topics.

Who should attend? Network administrators, developers, administrators, DP managers, IT security officers, auditors and hackers who want to exchange ideas and make contact with the greats of the industry.

Physical • Paid • Part of cirosec GmbH

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2nd March 2026 | Basta! Frankfurt 2026

Basta! Frankfurt 2026 merges.NET development expertise with modern approaches to security and DevOps. Talks cover secure cloud deployments, identity management, and defending against common web vulnerabilities in enterprise environments. Hands-on sessions provide techniques for building safer applications using the Microsoft technology stack.

The event attracts professionals who value practical, framework-specific advice. Presenters focus on reproducible solutions rather than abstract theory. Attendees leave with a clear understanding of how to balance productivity and security in large-scale.NET projects while meeting compliance and data protection standards.

Hybrid (Both) • Paid • Part of Software & Support Media

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19th March 2026 | Web Security Camp (IT security Summit)| März 2026 Online

Web Security Camp – Lernen, Angreifen, Schützen Tauchen Sie ein in die Welt der modernen Web-Sicherheit! Im Web Security Camp erfahren Sie praxisnah, wie Sicherheitslücken wie XSS, SQL Injection oder OAuth-Fehler entstehen – und wie Sie diese bereits im Architekturentwurf vermeiden. Unter dem Motto „Vom Hacker zum Verteidiger“ erleben Sie, wie Angreifer Web-Schwachstellen ausnutzen, und lernen gleichzeitig, wie Sie Ihre Systeme effektiv schützen. Entschlüsseln Sie den Kreislauf von Angriff und Verteidigung und beherrschen Sie moderne Sicherheitsstrategien wie OAuth2, CORS, CSP, HTTP Security Headers und DoS-Schutz anhand realer Szenarien. In praxisorientierten Übungen lernen Sie, APIs sicher zu gestalten, Schwachstellen zu erkennen und Security-Tools gezielt einzusetzen. Bleiben Sie mit den aktuellen Trends und Bedrohungen wie den OWASP Top 10 stets auf dem neuesten Stand und profitieren Sie vom Wissen erfahrener Security-Experten, die ihr Know-how in realitätsnahen Fallstudien vermitteln. Ziel des Web Security Camps: Sicherheitsbewusstsein fördern, Schwachstellen verstehen und moderne Schutzmechanismen effektiv anwenden – für eine Webentwicklung nach dem Prinzip Security by Design.

Online • Paid • Part of entwickler.de Akademie

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