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New ePA security concept put to the test

January 15, 2025, marks the launch of the new electronic patient record (ePA). The data stored in it must be particularly well secured, as some of it is highly sensitive health data. For this reason, gematik has developed a new security concept designed to ensure adequate protection. An ATHENE research team at Fraunhofer SIT has now reviewed the security concept and found it to be adequate.

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Federal Minister of the Interior Nancy Faeser visits ATHENE

Together with the Hessian Science Minister Timon Gremmels, the Hessian Digital Minister Prof. Dr Kristina Sinemus and BSI President Claudia Plattner, Federal Minister of the Interior Nancy Faeser visited our centre. The guests gained insights into how the innovative research at ATHENE is helping to improve cyber security in Germany and make the country a leader in this field.

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Finalists ATHENE UP24@it-sa: Interview with Mitigant

The startup Mitigant is one of the five finalists in the race for this year's ATHENE Startup Award UP24@it-sa. As part of our coverage, we met with the company, which ensures the compliance and resilience of cloud infrastructures, for an interview.

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Finalists ATHENE UP24@it-sa: Interview with RedMimicry

The startup RedMimicry is one of the five finalists in the race for this year's ATHENE Startup Award UP24@it-sa. As part of our coverage, we met with the company, which offers a solution for realistic emulation of cyberattacks, for an interview.

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Finalists ATHENE UP24@it-sa: Interview with LocateRisk

The startup LocateRisk is one of the five finalists in the race for this year's ATHENE Startup Award UP24@it-sa. LocateRisk ensures speed and control in the cybersecurity process, monitors the protection of IT infrastructures, and facilitates cyber risk management in the supply chain. As part of our reporting, we met with the company for an interview.

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