Our Hubs
The hubs of the Cyber Security Council Germany e.V. are the central, subject-specific mental muscles of the association. Decision makers, members and company representatives discuss need for action in the respective sectors and strengthen networking with each other.
AI Hub
Artificial Intelligence applications will be just as commonplace in the near future as smartphones are today. It will change all areas of life and will also be an elementary success factor for cybersecurity in the face of the skills shortage and the increasing complexity of cyberspace. The AI Hub of the Cyber Security Council Germany e.V. tasks itself to accompany the advancement of AI technologies under current issues and future-oriented implications. Central to this is the positioning of cyber security as a process enabler for the secure application of AI technologies.
eHealth Hub
Telemedicine, health apps, digitised hospitals and electronic patient files. The digital transformation of the healthcare system promises more efficient, patient-friendly and nationwide available medical care. At the same time, due to their value, the used data are particularly attractive to cybercriminals and require special protection. Likewise, the systems of hospitals, whose functionality as critical infrastructure is indispensable. The eHealth Hub of the Cyber Security Council Germany e.V. deals with these associated, current issues.
Energy Hub
Blackouts caused by cyberattacks are no longer science fiction scenarios. The interconnection of energy suppliers, power plants and smart meters in personal households promises increased cost and energy efficiency, but also provides a growing target for cybercriminals. The Energy Hub of the Cyber Security Council Germany e.V. provides a platform where policymakers pursue cross-border cooperation on the security of networks and security of supply.
Insurance Hub
Prevention plays an important role in the insurability of companies’ individual cyber risk and is considered the ticket to cyber insurance. Here, there are significant differences in what measures insurers require. The benefits of cyber insurance also vary widely on the market. Benefit modules can be customized as needed based on risk. Benefit types include: Protection of accounts and means of payment, protection of identity and reputation, assistance services (protection of property and data), business interruption and third-party damage. The large differences in benefits within the insurance terms and conditions require a careful examination of the topic of cyber insurance, which the Insurance Hub takes a close look at with various experts.
Third Party Risk Management Hub
Cyberattacks on business partners and suppliers confront organizations with complex challenges. Advancing digitalization and increasing data exchange with numerous, globally distributed partners and suppliers, as well as the intrasparency regarding their security measures, lead to an intensification of incident risks. This, combined with often limited resources for adequate auditing, often results in inadequate safeguards and precautions. The focus of the Third Party Risk Management Hub is on the effective and reliable identification and reduction of information and data security risks at vendors.
Sovereignty Hub
Digital sovereignty is far more than technological independence. It describes the ability of states, companies, and societies to use, further develop, and critically question digital technologies in a self-determined, secure, and strategically effective manner. Amid global dependencies, geopolitical uncertainty, and increasingly complex regulatory requirements, digital sovereignty is becoming the central design issue for Europe.
The Sovereignty Hub of the Cyber Security Council Germany e.V. is dedicated to this strategic dimension: It creates a space where decision-makers jointly analyze how regulation, resilience, and technological capability must interact to secure Europe’s digital capacity to act.
The Sovereignty Hub understands digital sovereignty as a strategic task for society as a whole – and, together with members and experts, develops concrete impulses for a sustainable, resilient, and self-determined digital order in Germany and Europe.