Saxony cooperates with BSI for more cyber security

Saxony wants to better protect itself against cyber attacks and is relying on the expertise of the Federal Office for Information Security (BSI). During a visit to the BSI site in Freital, Minister President Michael Kretschmer (CDU) praised the direct line to the institution. Close cooperation is needed across national borders to combat the global cyber threat. "The BSI, with its outstanding expertise, is therefore always the first point of contact for us when we are constantly expanding our cyber defenses. This also includes highly secure communication channels."

Saxony tests highly secure telephone

Kretschmer specifically informed himself about technical solutions for communicating classified information. BSI President Claudia Plattner presented a high-security telephony solution that is planned to be tested in Saxony. The BSI now operates a showroom for such IT systems at the Freital site, it was reported. The federal authority thus offers decision-makers, users and operators of IT systems for VS a comprehensive information and testing opportunity, which Saxony is now also using.

BSI boss: Threat situation in cyberspace remains worrying

"The threat situation in cyberspace remains worrying; but we are not defenceless against the attackers," said Plattner and called for close cooperation. Joint events, mutual support and an ongoing exchange had helped to advance cyber security in Saxony and Germany. "I am delighted that we can now go one step further and that the Free State of Saxony is the first federal state to make use of our information and testing services for high-security information processing."

Kretschmer also shared a few interesting facts in his welcoming address. Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) had wanted to make a phone call during his last visit to Dresden. "That had to be a secure line. It wasn't that easy. Next time, he'll get my desk in the State Chancellery. Then it will be easier because we will have this technology."