Kategorie: ‘IT-Security’
The ITSSM Department in Focus: IT Services & IT Security
Source: Alexander Müller
The IT Service & Security Management (ITSSM) department plays a key role in the establishment, control and further development of IT service management processes and security processes in the IT center. The processes support service provision, service operations, IT security, reporting and support. In the following blog post, we take a closer look at the department’s areas of work.
Blockchain Technology
Source: Freepik
Blockchain technology, often referred to simply as ‘blockchain’, is transforming the way data is stored and secured. Originally developed as the basis for cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, it has quickly developed into a versatile technology that is used in numerous industries.
In this blog post, you can find out how it all works and what applications there are in general.
Digital Cleanup Day 2025
Source: Own illustration
The temperatures are rising and the first flowers are sprouting from the ground. That can only mean one thing: spring is here. And that means it’s time for the annual spring cleaning. But don’t just clean and declutter your home, do the same for your digital devices. Digital Cleanup Day on March 15 is a reminder to do a digital spring cleaning too.
DataStorage.nrw – How Do You Find out When Your Research Data Will Be Migrated?
Source: DataStorage.nrw
Preparations for the DataStorage.nrw connection are currently in full swing. Until the wait is over, we would like to prepare you for what the migration will look like for you on the Coscine platform. This way you can see at a glance whether your research data is currently being migrated.
Which Browser Is the Most Secure?
Source: Safer Internet Day
To mark Safer Internet Day, we want to raise awareness of online safety and help you to better protect your digital environment. In an increasingly digitalized world where online security is becoming more and more important, choosing the right browser is a crucial step in protecting yourself from cybercrime and unwanted access. But which browser is the most secure? In this article, we have done some research and provide you with an overview of the most popular browsers and their security features. You can also read our previous article to find out more about internet security.
European Data Privacy Day 2025
Source: Freepik
Every year on January 28 is European Data Privacy Day – a date that reminds us of the importance of protecting our personal data and privacy in the digital world. We at the IT Center take this day as an opportunity to draw attention to key aspects of data protection. We already emphasised the importance of protecting our personal data in last year’s article.
Between Viruses and Worms
Source: Freepik
With the advent of the Internet in our everyday lives, the risk of malware such as viruses, worms and Trojans has increased dramatically. What began in the 1980s with distribution via floppy discs and CD-ROMs now takes place almost exclusively via the Internet. Various techniques and technologies make modern malware more inconspicuous and at the same time more dangerous – from stealthy data theft to automatic distribution via botnets.
Zero-Day Vulnerabilities
Source: Own Illustration
Imagine working every day on a computer that seems to run smoothly. Everything works as usual – until one day a security problem is discovered that nobody knew about. Suddenly, a security vulnerability is discovered that attackers have known about for weeks or even months and taken advantage of undetected. This type of vulnerability is known as a zero-day vulnerability. In this blog post, we’ll explore what exactly zero-day vulnerabilities are, why they are particularly dangerous and how best to deal with them.
Updates Again! – Why Are Regular Software Updates So Important?
Source: Stockvault
An update is the updating of the version of a software, information or version. In the case of software updates, for example, a distinction is made between security and firmware updates, and in the case of information updates, for example, between situation, news and status updates. Version updates usually refer to technical devices.
Beware of Tech Support Scams: How You Can Protect Yourself
Source: Freepik
In today’s digital world, we are constantly connected to technology – whether it’s through our smartphones, computers or other electronic devices. Unfortunately, there are people who take advantage of this fact to scam the unsuspecting. One common scam that many fall victim to is the tech support scam. In this blog post, we want to explain how the scam works and how you can protect to protect yourself.
