The actual number of registered NIS2 enterprises fell significantly short of the expected 29,500, prompting the BSI to extend the registration deadline from March to July 2026.
The German administration is introducing centrally governed cybersecurity standards, including multi-factor authentication, regular vulnerability assessments, and enhanced monitoring of network activity.
The BSI provides a short guide to help medical practices secure electronic patient records and practice management systems against growing cyber threats.
The BSI has identified security deficiencies in Windows Hello for Business that require a critical reassessment of this authentication solution for enterprise deployments.
A planned intelligence services law would require the BSI to report previously unknown security vulnerabilities to the BND — a practice that cybersecurity experts view critically.
