Cryptocurrency crime: A law enforcement officer explains
Senior Public Prosecutor Markus Hartmann leads the Central Office and Contact Point for Cybercrime North Rhine-Westphalia (ZAC NRW). In this interview, he explains how crimes involving cryptocurrencies are carried out, what those affected can do, and why regulating bitcoin is not a priority for him.
Article
Qualified website authentication certificates: EU plan to boost web security
According to plans by the European Commission (EC), browsers will have to accept the European standard for qualified website authentication certificates in future. Opponents of the plan believe that it would present major security risks for internet users. Is this criticism valid?
Article
These Laws and Policies Keep Our Data Safe
Data are everywhere. They make our world simpler, faster, more effective – and require special protection. To guarantee the security of our data, there are a wide variety of laws, guidelines and control bodies in Germany and the EU. An overview.
News
Bundesdruckerei a new member of the International Currency Association
Bundesdruckerei is regarded as a trustworthy and innovative partner for governments and central banks around the world. In April 2022, Bundesdruckerei GmbH joined the International Currency Association (ICA).
Expert Interview
H1: CBDC, ECB, economics – the digital euro from an economic perspective
The ECB is currently taking a close look at the digital euro. What impact would central bank digital currency (CBDC) have on our economy? In this interview, expert Jonas Groß talks about opportunities and limits and explains what role commercial banks would play in the CBDC system.
Press Release
New electronic ID function for smartphones
Jointly developed by Vodafone, Bundesdruckerei and Giesecke+Devrient.
Press Release
Bundesdruckerei und Veridos sichern Reisen weltweit für fünf weitere Jahre
Bundesdruckerei will continue to manage the Public Key Directory Service (PKD) of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) for a further five years.
Article
Why we need a European Health Data Space
A secure digital system to collect and process health data for the entire EU – that is precisely what the so-called European Health Data Space is to provide in the near future. Doctors and their patients could benefit, but so too could research. It we look to Finland, we can see the advantages of a common health data space and the conditions needed to make this space secure.
Expert Interview
Quantum computing – new rules for supercomputers
The use of quantum computers is becoming increasingly realistic. Dr Andreas Wilke, Senior Innovation Developer at Bundesdruckerei GmbH, explains in an interview how supercomputers could change our lives – and how Bundesdruckerei is already helping to shape the future.
ThemeSecuring infrastructures
IT solutions provide security where it matters, i.e., for public authorities, industry and critical infrastructures.