Protection against industrial espionage
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Our topics – Facts to know
Counter-espionage is one of the domestic intelligence services’ core competences. The experiences gained in this context and the methodical expertise are the basis for our work in the field of economic security.
Editor: BfV (German federal domestic intelligence service) for the community of the domestic intelligence services of the Federation and the federal states
Date of information: February 2017 Download
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Industry 4.0 – Challenges of a new technology
This concept refers to connecting product development, production, logistics and customers in a smart way. The driving force behind this development is the rapidly increasing digitisation of the economy and society, which already has a lasting effect on the way companies work.
Editor: BfV (German federal domestic intelligence service) for the community of the domestic intelligence services of the Federation and the federal states
Date of information: January 2017 Download
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Business trips – Security when travelling abroad
Opening up new markets in other countries provides a whole lot of economic opportunities to companies. However, numerous security risks go hand in hand with these opportunities.
Editor: BfV (German federal domestic intelligence service) for the community of the domestic intelligence services of the Federation and the federal states
Date of information: March 2016 Download
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Electronic-attacks – Threats to Information and Communication
Due to ever more sophisticated technologies, electronic attacks have become a massive threat to IT systems, communication structures and data.
Editor: BfV (German federal domestic intelligence service) for the community of the domestic intelligence services of the Federation and the federal states
Date of information: March 2016 Download
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Focus on science – Threats to Research and Teaching
Innovations of German universities and research institutes characterise the German scientific landscape worldwide. Besides, they are a key pillar for the German economy's international success. Therefore, they are a coveted target of espionage for competitors and intelligence services of foreign states.
Editor: BfV (German federal domestic intelligence service) for the community of the domestic intelligence services of the Federation and the federal states
Date of information: March 2016 Download
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Humans as a security gap – Dangerous insiders
The risk of falling victim to a loss of know-how due to insiders is significantly underestimated by most companies.
Editor: BfV (German federal domestic intelligence service) for the community of the domestic intelligence services of the Federation and the federal states
Date of information: March 2016 Download
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Know-how security – Identify Assess Protect
There is existential know-how relevant for competition in every part of a company, and it is an asset worth protecting regardless of workforce size.
Editor: BfV (German federal domestic intelligence service) for the community of the domestic intelligence services of the Federation and the federal states
Date of information: March 2016 Download
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Social Engineering – Obtaining information by social manipulation
The term "Social Engineering" refers to a situation where an attacker tries to take advantage of human weaknesses with the purpose of obtaining specific information. The attacker's intention is to acquire sensitive data through seemingly insignificant information.
Editor: BfV (German federal domestic intelligence service) for the community of the domestic intelligence services of the Federation and the federal states
Date of information: March 2016 Download
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Staff selection – Loyalty for increased security
On all company levels, staff members have professional expertise which has to be protected, and which intelligence services or competitors can only get access to with the help of these staff members.
Editor: BfV (German federal domestic intelligence service) for the community of the domestic intelligence services of the Federation and the federal states
Date of information: March 2016 Download
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Visitor management – Dealing with visitors and external personnel
An efficient visitor management is of crucial importance to the protection of know-how. It i.a. regulates the entry and exit controls, rights of access, items taken in or out of the company, and the keeping of visitor records and badges.
Editor: BfV (German federal domestic intelligence service) for the community of the domestic intelligence services of the Federation and the federal states
Date of information: March 2016 Download
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Social media – Risks posed by social networks
The Internet has considerably changed many people's everyday behaviour. Social networks as modern communication platforms have become enormously popular. All over the world, millions of people exchange information on their hobbies, common interests, or even work aspects via networks such as Facebook or Xing.
Editor: BfV (German federal domestic intelligence service) for the community of the domestic intelligence services of the Federation and the federal states
Date of information: March 2016 Download
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