New year, new top lists - we also have an overview for 2025 of the IT topics that will shape this year and the developments in IT security that you should keep an eye on. Dynamism is inevitable, especially in the field of IT technologies. The IT world is developing rapidly and the year 2025 also promises exciting progress. In two separate blog articles, we take a look at what is to come or could come.

Efficient cyber protection starts with a modern firewall. However, the second step necessarily asks the following questions: Who checks, monitors and updates the firewalls? Who carries out backup and recovery? Who implements changes? DTS takes the decisive step further: Let's go beyond the firewall!

Let's face it, when it comes to cyberattacks, barely any company is “ahead of the curve”. In most cases, they merely react and essential security measures are implemented far too late or are no longer state of the art. If you don't just want to swim with or behind the wave, you need to proactively adapt to the threat landscape. Purple Teaming has established itself as an innovative strategy for precisely this purpose. The combination of Red and Blue Teaming is considered groundbreaking in IT security. We would like to explain why we see it the same way.

Blockchain is now a tech myth. It is one of those IT terms that everyone has probably heard before. But only very few people know what it means. Yet in recent years, blockchain has developed into one of the most important technical concepts, going far beyond its original application for cryptocurrencies. We would like to explain what this technology is all about, why experts are talking about the potential for a “new era” and what possible applications exist today or tomorrow.

Palo Alto Networks has honored the top partners in Germany for 2024 as part of its Partner Xchange. With over 300 participants, expertise, customer orientation and innovative implementation were awarded. Was DTS honored? Yes, and not just once ... twice ... but three times, in the Enterprise, New Business Generation and Value Added Reseller categories, for the highest turnover as a VAR with enterprise and new customers.

Are you explicitly aware of the IT security deficits in your company? Only through clarity and transparency can you check whether security measures are intact and where gaps exist. We are absolute experts when it comes to the question “Is your company's resilience ensured in the long term?”. With our Red Teaming Service, we now offer continuous and individual cyber security assessments in which experienced and certified experts take on the role of the attackers. This simulation of realistic and current attacks, as well as analyses based on them, enable targeted roadmaps to significantly improve your IT security.

The “as a service” model enables companies to use IT resources flexibly and as required instead of having to invest in expensive hardware, software or personnel expertise. But what exactly does “as a service” mean, what types are there and what specific opportunities are there for companies?

!NEW! With the DTS Identity Client we are now additionally hardening our (C)IAM platform & enabling REAL Zero Trust Identity. Learn more now!

The features of our DTS Cockpit support you in meeting NIS2 requirements! Implement compliance successfully and sustainably with THE central 24/7 security operations platform.