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On September 9, Cologne will become a meeting point for decision-makers shaping the future of security, technology and business across Europe.
The IDC IT Security Summit brings together executives, infrastructure architects and incident response teams around a shared theme: digital transformation is only truly sustainable when supported by trust and the ability to deal with any disruption.
The ORBCOM will be there because we understand first-hand the challenge many organisations face: the difference between having security technology and actually being secure.
The IT Security Summit is more than an event about tools and technologies. It is an opportunity to consider where resources should be invested in terms of risk management, particularly given the speed of technological change compared with traditional annual security planning cycles.
The event brings together organisations from different sectors, facing similar regulatory challenges but operating in very different environments and with varying levels of risk.
It is also an opportunity to discuss how compliance requirements, often seen as a burden, can become practical drivers of business resilience and continuity.
After years of working alongside IT and security departments, we have reached a clear conclusion: a lack of technology solutions is rarely what makes an organisation vulnerable.
More often, the problem arises before or after a solution is purchased. It may be the result of choosing the wrong technology, failing to integrate different tools into a cohesive system, or lacking a team capable of monitoring the information generated to identify and prevent potential incidents.
Our operational model was developed to address these challenges. It is based on independent technology selection, without preference for any specific vendor, implementation and integration tailored to each organisation's context , and continuous support, even after a project has been formally completed.
This is because implementing a solution should not mark the end of the process. Security needs to evolve alongside the organisation itself.
The six key themes on the IT Security Summit agenda cover different areas but converge on one fundamental question. What makes a security framework truly resilient when put to the test?
One of the main topics under discussion is regulation. With the introduction of NIS2, DORA and the AI Act, the way organisations approach risk, security and compliance is changing. The challenge is no longer simply meeting regulatory requirements for audits, but translating them into effective business protection.
Another important topic is the role of Artificial Intelligence in security operations. This technology helps accelerate processes, automate tasks and analyse large volumes of information. However, its adoption must be supported by the necessary transparency and control.
The resilience engineering will also be a central theme, focusing on ensuring that the infrastructure supporting critical services remains operational and accessible during disruptions.
And because technology does not exist in a vacuum, there will also be room to explore the role of people, culture and leadership in building organisational resilience.
Finally, incident response and recovery following an attack are essential. An attack requires more than restoring affected systems; it also requires rebuilding trust among customers, partners and markets.
All these challenges take on different dimensions depending on the sector. What constitutes adequate security for a bank is not necessarily the same as for an electricity network, a manufacturing facility or a public service.
Developments in the German market further highlight the importance of these discussions.
According to IDC, cybersecurity investment in Germany is expected to grow by approximately 10% annually until 2028, driven by increasingly sophisticated attacks, the accelerated adoption of Artificial Intelligence and the transition towards cloud-native environments.
At the same time, the European regulatory landscape is becoming increasingly demanding. The AI Act Law, Diretiva NIS2 and the DORA are driving organisations to reassess their approaches to security, risk and resilience management.
Against this backdrop, solutions such as integrated security software, cloud-native security platforms and advanced analytics tools are becoming increasingly important areas of business investment.
But once again, technology alone does not complete the picture. The ability to integrate, monitor and use it effectively will be decisive in turning investment into real security.
ORBCOM will be attending the IT Security Summit in Cologne on September 9, ready to discuss the challenges organisations face today and those emerging with the evolution of Artificial Intelligence, cloud and new regulatory requirements.
If you are reassessing your security and resilience strategy, evaluating new technologies or simply looking to exchange ideas about the challenges transforming the industry, come and talk to us in Cologne..
Because, ultimately, the question is not simply whether an organisation has security technology.
It is whether that security is ready to perform when it matters most.
The case of unauthorised access to SNS user data demonstrates the importance of controlling credentials, permissions and access in organisations that manage sensitive information. A compromised credential can enable improper access to critical data, especially when there is no adequate monitoring or visibility over who is consulting the information.
Compromised credentials can allow apparently legitimate access to internal systems, exposing personal data, health information, internal processes and essential services. This type of access is often difficult to detect immediately, increasing the potential impact of a security incident.
The cybersecurity directly affects service continuity, the protection of citizens’ data, public trust and the response capacity of organisations. For this reason, it should be seen as a strategic and operational priority, not just a technological responsibility.
No. Security does not depend only on the amount of technology implemented. Without integration, monitoring, access control and well-defined processes, an organisation can remain vulnerable even when using several tools. Visibility and governance are essential factors for reducing risk.
Public entities can strengthen their security posture through access control, multi-factor authentication, permission management, continuous monitoring, endpoint protection, cloud security, detection of anomalous behaviour and regular team training. Process traceability is also essential to prevent and respond to incidents.
The ORBCOM supports public entities through cybersecurity, cloud, infrastructure, networking, technology consulting and custom development services. It also provides solutions such as JAT Fleet, for fleet management, JAT Center, for centralised communications and service flows, and Rolling Legal, for legal process management. The goal is to increase security, operational efficiency and organisational response capacity.
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