IT security in the SME sector

Simple.Secure.Do. - Presentation of the IT Security Transfer Centre for SMEs

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are increasingly being targeted by cyber criminals. The existing requirements for information security in companies (e.g. ISO 27001, VdS 10000) are just as extensive as the possible security offerings on the market. The Transfer Centre for IT Security in SMEs picks up here by supporting SMEs, self-employed persons, freelancers and craft businesses in implementing IT security in their company at a low threshold.

The centrepiece is the Sec-O-Mat - a web application that determines IT security requirements and provides suitable suggestions. It asks for company key data, business activities and possible damage scenarios, on the basis of which suitable actions and implementation proposals are recommended. These can be tracked after registration.

In addition, nationwide regional TISiM trainers support the concrete implementation of the individual recommendations.

In 60 minutes, we will introduce you to the transfer centre and its services, and an SME will report on its activities in an interview with Mr Michael Peschel, Managing Director of the transfer centre. KMW Parth GmbHa tool manufacturer from Buchen, how the Sec-O-Mat makes its work more IT-secure.

 

Do digitalisation!

A digital workshop series from innoWerft and inno.space in the digital hub kurpfalz@bw supported by the Federal Association of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (BVMW).

Not least during the coronavirus crisis, it became clear which digitalisation potential companies still need to leverage in order to remain successful on the market in the long term. From intelligent shop floor management and the contactless control of systems in production to intelligent logistics and predictive maintenance, from digital sales communication to AI-supported HR support and development - almost all areas of a company benefit from innovative solutions. Many of these solutions come from start-ups: young, highly professional companies focussing on the use of the latest technologies in industry.

In the workshop series "Do digitalisation!", companies present how they benefit from cooperating with industrial start-ups. Experience what is already possible today in the various sectors and what it brings - feasibility guaranteed!

A focus on five key technologies

The Rhine-Neckar Digital Hub focuses on five areas of technology that are of particular importance to the region’s competitiveness:

    • Artificial Intelligence (AI): Use in production, logistics, quality management and data-driven services
    • Cyber security: Critical infrastructure protection, industrial IT security and secure data rooms
    • Industry Tech: IoT applications, sensor technology, automation, data analysis and networked production processes
    • Sustainability and energy efficiency: CO₂ reporting, energy-saving potential in production and buildings, and drivers for the circular economy – all measurable through key digital technologies
    • The Metaverse and Extended Reality (XR): Virtual and augmented reality as platforms for collaboration, training and product development, digital twins and immersive experiences

AI-powered matching platform: The right partner at the touch of a button

A key component of the Rhine-Neckar Digital Hub is the AI-powered matching feature. Companies and start-ups can describe their specific requirements or technology needs. The AI then identifies suitable Contact person and offers from the region’s partner network.

The aim is to match a specific need with a suitable contact as quickly as possible, and for this to lead to a concrete collaboration.

Events, funding opportunities and venues all in one place

In addition to AI-powered matching, the Rhein-Neckar Digital Hub provides a continuously updated overview of regional events, funding opportunities and workshops.

Also available Spaces for meetings, co-working and innovation projects across the entire metropolitan region are consolidated on the platform.

In this way, the Digital Hub makes the region’s various services and areas of expertise visible and accessible via a single digital portal.

Working together for innovation in the Rhine-Neckar metropolitan region

The Rhine-Neckar Digital Hub is supported by a regional network. Consortium partners are the innoWerft, the City of Mannheim and the 5-HT Chemistry & Health.

As associated partners support the Heidelberg Technology Park, the IHK Rhine-Neckar, the Economic Development Unit of the Rhein-Neckar District Office, the Heidelberg Economic Development Agency, the Rhine-Neckar Metropolitan Region, the Mannheim University of Applied Sciencesthe NEXT MANNHEIM and that Smart Industries Network the project.

Together, the partners bring together regional expertise and services relating to key digital technologies.

The project is funded by the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Skilled Trades and Tourism of Baden-Württemberg promoted.

Discover the Rhine-Neckar Digital Hub now

The Rhein-Neckar Digital Hub provides start-ups, businesses and research organisations with shared digital access to services and expertise relating to key technologies in the metropolitan region.

You’re a founder and would you like to use the Digital Hub for your start-up? Explore the platform and find out which services and contacts might be relevant to your idea!