IT security day in Mainz: Experts discuss cyber threats!

IT security day in Mainz: Experts discuss cyber threats!

On May 14, 2025, the IT security day Mainz will take place, organized by the Mainz University of Applied Sciences and Heise. The focus of the event is the topic of “Artificial Cyber ​​Intelligence”. The target group includes security managers, security experts, hackers, IT project managers and IT students who deal with the growing threats to the digital world. According to Heise are no longer a question of the OB today, but when.

The IT security day offers a platform for exchange and networking among experts in the field of information security. This is done through discussion rounds and coffee breaks that promote intensive interaction. During the event, practical lectures are given on the latest threats and effective protection strategies. The event also illuminates best practice from various industries to optimize security measures.

thematic focus

This year there are topics such as the detection of fake news, the improvement of penetration tests and the GDPR-compliant calculation of AI models. In addition, aspects such as the establishment and operation of an information security management system (ISMS) and the use of chatbots for information security management are discussed. Innovative technologies such as Fully Homorphic Encryption are also discussed in order to promote the safe use of artificial intelligence in the cloud, as well as AI-based conformity tests.

• detection of fake news
• Improvement of pentesting
• GDPR-compliant calculation of AI models
• structure and operation of an ISMS
• Live Hacking with Kiki and IT basic protection
• chatbots as support for information security management
• fully homomorphic encryption for safe AI use in the cloud
• AI-based conformity test

participants can secure an early booker ticket at a price of 199 euros including VAT and benefit from a discount of 20% by April 16, 2025. In addition, further IT security days are planned for autumn 2025, which focus on "risk management and resilience in IT security". The ticket prices for these additional events are 149 euros, also including VAT, such as IT-Suerheitstage reported.

The growing importance of cyber security

The challenges that companies are facing today are enormous. Artificial intelligence plays a key role in the detection and defense against cyber attacks. This becomes particularly relevant in view of the continuous hybridization of IT infrastructures, which requires secure integration of local systems and cloud environments. According to kpmg , in 2025, as a year of decisions in cyber security, in which many companies were to proactively regulatory obligations, to approach competitive advantages achieve.

A multilayer approach to the protection of digital identities is recommended, including continuous training for employees and the use of technologies such as multifactor authentication and dynamic authorization management. Ensuring a company -wide security culture is considered essential to successfully counter the challenges of our increasingly digital world.