it-sa – Home of IT Security

Cybersecurity has moved from the server room to the boardroom. 🤝 At this year’s it-sa Expo&Congress, one thing became clear: IT security is no longer just a technical topic, it’s a core business issue. With around 23% of visitors coming from C-level management, cybersecurity has firmly established itself on the executive agenda. A key highlight this year: CIOmatch, the exclusive networking and dialogue format that brought together more than 50 top CIOs, CISOs and digital leaders from leading companies and institutions. In high-level keynotes, panels and guided tours, they discussed the most pressing strategic challenges: from resilience and AI security to transforming IT into a true value driver. These developments make it-sa Expo&Congress more relevant than ever for top management. It’s not just a trade fair for IT security. It’s the place where security decision-makers meet to shape the strategic future of cybersecurity. 🦾 #itsaexpo

It takes a strong team to make it-sa Expo&Congress happen! 🦾 While we’re still catching our breath after this year’s edition, the first preparations for 2026 have already begun. An event of this scale is only possible thanks to the incredible people behind it — part of our dedicated it-sa team includes Verena Huber, Thimo Holst, Christin Gmelch, Sharin Rögner, Sabine Storm, Angelika Klausecker, Stefanie Markert, Lars Schwanitz, Franz Schlereth, Katharina Klett and Thomas Philipp Haas — and many more who make Europe’s Home of IT Security come to life every year. 🙌 Your passion, creativity and teamwork are what make it-sa Expo&Congress so special. Together, we’ve once again proven: standing strong against cybercrime is something we can only do as one community. Let’s share some love for the it-sa community in the comments. 🫶 #itsaexpo

🌍 Course set for even closer international cooperation in cybersecurity! This year’s it-sa Expo&Congress was not only about innovations and dialogue, it also marked a milestone for international collaboration. During the event, Thomas Preutenborbeck from NürnbergMesse Group, and Joanna Świątkowska, PhD from the European Cyber Security Organisation (ECSO), signed a Letter of Intent to deepen the strategic partnership between NürnbergMesse and ECSO. The goal: to further strengthen Europe’s cybersecurity ecosystem through cross-border exchange and joint initiatives. 🤝 In addition, a new event partnership with the Swiss Cyber Security Days was announced — a key step in expanding collaboration between Germany and Switzerland and connecting the European cybersecurity community even more closely. As Joanna Świątkowska, PhD highlighted during her appearance at the it-sa Expo&Congress press conference and in our latest interview, fostering cooperation between public and private actors across Europe is essential to building a resilient and secure digital future. 👉 Read the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/eaEbnCMb #itsaexpo #itsa365 © NM, 2025. All rights remain with the creator.

🎥 Cybersecurity conversations at the highest level: now on demand! One of the key highlights of this year’s it-sa Expo&Congress was the official press conference, bringing together leading voices from Europe’s cybersecurity landscape. Moderated by Thimo Holst, Exhibition Director of it-sa Expo&Congress, the panel featured Claudia Plattner, President of the Bundesamt für Sicherheit in der Informationstechnik (BSI), Dr. Ralf Wintergerst, President of Bitkom e.V., Prof. Dr. Norbert Pohlmann, Chairman of IT Security Association Germany (TeleTrusT), as well as Joanna Świątkowska, PhD, Secretary General of the European Cyber Security Organisation (ECSO). Together, they discussed the latest developments and challenges in IT security — and also announced important decisions that will shape the future of European cybersecurity collaboration. We are pleased to announce our partnership with European Cyber Security Organisation (ECSO) and to work together closely in the years ahead. Once again, the discussion proved that it-sa Expo&Congress is Europe’s leading platform for cybersecurity dialogue and innovation, where experts, decision-makers and thought leaders come together to shape the future of digital security. 🦾 A big thank-you to all speakers and our media representatives for contributing to this vital exchange of ideas. 🤝 Missed it live? You can now watch the full press conference on our YouTube channel 👇 German: https://lnkd.in/emnXc2VV English: https://lnkd.in/ehpdfx9z

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Standing strong together against cybercrime! 🤝 Bringing the it-sa Expo&Congress to life with such a strong and diverse programme would not be possible without our incredible partners. Together, we show that cybersecurity is a team effort. A huge thank-you to our institutional partners Bitkom and Bundesamt für Sicherheit in der Informationstechnik (BSI), as well as our premium partner IT Security Association Germany (TeleTrusT) for their long-standing support and commitment to strengthening Europe’s cybersecurity ecosystem. We also thank all partners and sponsors of the ATHENE Startup Award UP25@it-sa, who help foster the next generation of innovators: ATHENE Digital Hub Cybersecurity, IT-Sicherheitscluster e. V., Telekom Security, Kaspersky DACH and Infinigate Deutschland. 🦾 Because just like defending against cyberattacks, creating a platform for collaboration, innovation and resilience takes teamwork. 👉 Which partners helped you make this year’s it-sa Expo&Congress a success? Tag them below! #itsaexpo

📢 Save the date for it-sa Expo&Congress in 2026! After an incredible 2025 edition full of innovation, exchange, and standing strong together against cybercrime, we’re already looking forward to seeing the IT security community come together again next year. 💪 From 27 - 29 October 2026, Europe’s leading trade fair for IT security will once again open its doors in Nuremberg, bringing together experts, decision-makers, and innovators from all over the world. Whether you want to future-proof your organisation, explore the latest cybersecurity trends, or reconnect with peers and old friends, it-sa Expo&Congress in 2026 is once again the place to be for everyone shaping the future of IT security. In the meantime stay tuned for our digital IT Security Talks on itsa365.de/en. it-sa Expo&Congress recap coming soon! 🌐 #itsaexpo 

Five exhibition halls, new records, and a growing international community 🦾 With 28,267 trade visitors from 64 countries and 993 exhibiting companies, this year’s edition set a new benchmark for Europe’s Home of IT Security. 🌍 it-sa Expo&Congress continues to grow not just in size, but also in global significance, confirming its role as the key meeting place for knowledge-sharing, innovation and collaboration across borders. As Thimo Holst, Exhibition Director of it-sa says: "This is where the cyber security community meets to jointly address the cross-border challenges of digital security." A heartfelt thank-you to the it-sa community: all exhibitors, speakers, partners, and visitors for making this success possible. We can’t wait to see you again from 27-29 October 2026! 🫶 👉 Don't miss the digital trade fair recap on 27 November 2025 on our digital platform it-sa 365. #itsaexpo #itsa365 © Framegroup, 2025. All rights remain with the creator.

Wow — what an incredible three days at it-sa Expo&Congress in 2025! 🙌 A heartfelt thank you to all exhibitors and visitors who joined us in Nuremberg this year. Once again, the international IT security community proved that only together can we stand strong against cybercrime. 💪 The sheer number of cybersecurity experts on site was a powerful reminder of what collaboration can achieve. Now it’s time to lean back and look back at three days full of exchange, innovation and inspiration. We can’t wait to see your personal recaps and highlights across social media in the days and weeks ahead. 🤩 #itsaexpo © Framegroup, 2025. All rights remain with the creator.

The final day of it-sa Expo&Congress is here, packed with highlights you don’t want to miss. 🤝 Today, the programme takes you from global perspectives on the future of security to hands-on demonstrations of hacking techniques and SOC strategies. Whether you’re looking for strategic insights or practical skills, day 3 has it all. As part of it-sa insights, Daniel Daraban from Bitdefender will explore what it takes to build the next European cybersecurity champions. Drawing on Bitdefender’s journey from start-up to global player, he’ll share strategies for overcoming funding gaps, regulatory hurdles and international competition. If you’re ready for some live action, don’t miss Sebastian Schreiber from SySS GmbH . In a speed hacking session, he’ll show just how quickly alarm systems, locks, IoT devices and more can be compromised. Ansgar Kückes from Red Hat takes a deep dive into how SOCs transform alerts into proactive responses. From AI-driven analysis to compliance with frameworks like NIS-2 and DORA — sponsored by Atos. The results of the it-sa Cyber Security Barometer reveal where Europe’s SMEs really stand on cybersecurity readiness and where the critical gaps still lie. And of course: our Special Keynote with Dr. Jean-Marc Rickli from Geneva Centre for Security Policy, will connect AI, quantum computing and geopolitics, giving a unique look at how new technologies are reshaping global security. 🌍 Day 3 promises to end this year’s it-sa Expo&Congress on a high note. Which session are you heading to first? #itsaexpo