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How do I become a Security Consultant?
Are you passionate about cyber security and want to accompany other companies on their way to more security? What skills should you bring with you...
KRITIS: BSI Publishes Basic Requirements in the Verification Procedure
In May 2023, the BSI published binding regulations for KRITIS audits. These Basic Requirements in the Verification Procedure are based on §8a (5)...
Technical Security Analysis and Penetration Testing: usd AG Visits Technical University of Munich for Guest Lecture
On May 22, 2023, Matthias Göhring, Head of usd HeroLab, gave a guest lecture on the topic of technical security analyses and pentesting at TUM as...
How do I become an Auditor?
Are you passionate about both the technical and organizational aspects of cyber security and want to help companies improve their security as an...
Security Advisory for Tracim
The analysts at usd HeroLab examined the Tracim collaboration platform while conducting their security analyses. They identified a...
PCI DSS – What Is the Scope and How to Reduce It?
In this short series we provide you with useful facts about the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard. Be well informed on your PCI DSS...
ASV Scans Under PCI DSS v4.0: Now Available via the usd PCI DSS Platform
The publication of the new version 4.0 of the PCI DSS in March 2022 has brought about not only terminological sharpening but also new...
SWIFT: Preparing for the upcoming assessment according to CSCFv2023
According to the Customer Security Controls Framework (CSCF), SWIFT users are required to comply with at least all mandatory controls on...
How Do I Become a Penetration Tester?
Are you passionate about IT security and are wondering how you can get started in a career as a pentester or penetration tester? Matthias Göhring,...
Supporting digital education through hardware donation
The use of information technology (IT), such as computers and (smart) phones, is an indispensable part of our society. It not only makes our...
Contribution to Alliance for Cyber Security: usd AG again strengthens the network's IT security competence
Since 2020, usd AG has been engaging as a partner in the Alliance for Cyber Security (Allianz für Cyber-Sicherheit, ACS) and is this year again...