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2024

eperi® Press Releases & Articles - 2024

Myths about data encryption

Press Article (German)

2 February  2024

Data encryption is slow, complex, resource-consuming and inconvenient in everyday life. These and other prejudices against data encryption do not correspond to the facts.

Encryption-Tools for Microsoft 365 Cloud

Press Article (German)

1 February  2024

More encryption options for data in the Microsoft 365 Cloud: eperi® is adding more useful tools to its product eperi® for Microsoft 365 with encryption for Microsoft’s 365 Planner and To Do to protect plan names, tasks and files from unauthorized access.

Cloud without data encryption harbors uncontrollable risks

Press Article (German)

29 January 2024

One option for legally compliant data processing in the Cloud is data encryption. According to KuppingerCole, there are currently various encryption solutions for Cloud data on the market. According to the analysts, however, only a few fully implement the principle required by the GDPR and ensure that only the person storing their data in the Cloud has control over its encryption. A suitable solution must encrypt the data before it is transferred to the Cloud and must not grant the Cloud provider access to keys and encryption at any time.

Four myths about data encryption

Press Article (German)

25 January 2024

The need to protect data for legal and compliance reasons is an accepted fact in the business world.
Data protection experts and corporate strategists are aware that this necessity is becoming even more important, not only in international business, but also due to distributed working environments and the rapidly increasing use of the Cloud in all areas of business. The most effective technology to counter compliance requirements and cyber risks is the encryption of all sensitive data leaving the company for the Cloud.

Data encryption: prejudices, myths and misunderstandings

Press Article (German)

24 January 2024

Data encryption is slow, complex, takes up resources and cumbersome in everyday life. These and other prejudices against data encryption do not reflect reality.

4 myths about data encryption

Press Article (German)

23 January 2024

Data encryption is slow, complex, takes up resources and is cumbersome in everyday life. These and other preconceptions about data encryption are not true. eperi® dispels these four myths about data encryption.

Data encryption: 4 persistent myths

Press Article (German)

23 January 2024

Encryption is slow, complex, robs resources and cumbersome in everyday life. Really? “Nonsense,” say the cryptography experts at eperi®. That may have been the case once, but it belongs in the history books.

What will change in 2024?

Press Article (German)

15 January 2024

Many things that were true in previous years also hold true for 2024: IT managers should have a well-thought-out concept for Security, Data Protection and Compliance in order to protect both themselves and their customers and to protect the company from serious operational failures or penalties. However, the past teaches us one thing: no matter how hard you work to protect and make IT Systems and data resilient, there is usually a small back door that cyber criminals and data thieves will exploit sooner or later.

Cloud data encryption 2024: Same procedure as every year?

Press Article (German)

10 January 2024

At the start of each year, companies, economic consultants and other experts traditionally make their predictions about what changes can be expected in the new year. In the past, it has often been overlooked that so-called black-swan events can occur – these are unforeseen, major and far-reaching events. Neither the blocking of cargo ships and supply chain collapses nor the pandemic or far-reaching wars with a significant economic impact were foreseen by many. Andreas Steffen, CEO of eperi®, summarizes which developments could affect companies in the coming 12 months from the perspective of a cloud data encryption expert.

Cloud data encryption 2024: Same procedure as every year?

Press Article (German)

09 January 2024

As with every new year, companies, economists and other experts predict what will change in the new year. What they have hardly had on their radar in the past: the so-called black swan events, major, surprising and far-reaching events. No one had really reckoned with cross-country freighters and supply chain collapses, the pandemic or wars with far-reaching economic consequences. Andreas Steffen, CEO of eperi®, summarizes what will affect companies in the coming 12 months from the perspective of a cloud data encryption expert.

Microsoft 365 encryption now also for Planner and To-Do

Press Article (German)

30 November 2023

For companies using Microsoft 365, eperi® now also offers function-preserving encryption of Microsoft Planner and Microsoft To-Do in the cloud.

No fear of switching providers

Press Article (German)

27 October 2023

There are various reasons to switch cloud providers. A current one: the price increases of large cloud providers. But many people are reluctant to make the change – because they fear for the security of their data. But it could all be so simple.

Video interview with eperi® at it-sa 2023

Press Article (German)

25 October 2023

During it-sa 2023, I had the pleasure of conducting the following interview with Andreas Steffen, Chief Executive Officer of security provider eperi®I wanted to know 3 things from him:

1. How eperi® assesses the threat situation in the cloud context?
2. How companies can ensure the highest possible level of data protection for their Cloud data?
3. What is important when encrypting Cloud data?

Industrial Encryption Gateway Market Share

Press Article (German)

20 October 2023

Report by Business Insight Researchg on the major market players in the encryption environment.

No fear of changing providers

Press Article (German)

16 October 2023

There are various reasons to change Cloud-Provider. A current one: the price increases of large Cloud-Providers. But many shy away from the change – because they are fear for the security of their data. Yet everything could be so simple.

Andreas Steffen, CEO of eperi® interview with Michael Hülskötter at the it-sa 2023 

Social Media Post (German)

16 October 2023

At the 2023 it-sa event, Michael Hülskötter, a prominent IT-B2B-Influencer, posed three pivotal questions about Cloud-Security to Andreas Steffen, the CEO of eperi®

Data protection cooperation planned

Press Article (German)

10 October 2023 Eperi GmbH and Rohde & Schwarz Cybersecurity plan to work closely together in the future. Both companies see the cooperation as a great opportunity for companies and organizations to raise the protection of their data to an even higher level by relying on a single source to cover their needs. 

eperi® and Rohde & Schwarz Cybersecurity plan close cooperation on data protection 

Press Release (German)

9 October 2023

The companies eperi® and Rohde & Schwarz Cybersecurity are pleased to announce a future close partnership. Currently, both companies are working together on the development of a joint sales model. Both of them will present their solutions at the it-sa. You will find the eperi booth in Hall 7, Booth 421a and the Rohde & Schwarz booth in Hall 7A, Booth 306.

IT-SA 2023 – Good acquaintances and weird guys

Press Article (German)

2 October 2023

What do it-sa 2023 attendees absolutely need to have on their Cybersecurity-Radar this year, and most importantly, why? Netzpalaver has published a video with a statement by Andreas Steffen, CEO of eperi®.

Marketing Automation: How to use Cloud tools in a privacy-compliant manner

Press Article (German)

21 September 2023

Companies should take data protection seriously – not only because of legal regulations, but also in their own interest. In the field of Marketing for instance more and more emphasis is being placed on marketing automation and corresponding tools in the Cloud.

Encryption solutions for Multi-Cloud environments

Press Article (German)

12 September 2023

it-sa: eperi’s focus at this year’s it-sa in Nuremberg is on security and data protection for multi-cloud environments. Eperi will present the eperi® encryption gateway developed with the BSI as well as other new products.

Encrypt sensitive data securely in the cloud

Press Article (German)

2 September 2023

eperi® presents its new encryption adapter for ServiceNow. This means that for cloud-based workflow and process automation with ServiceNow, all sensitive and business-critical data is reliably protected in a compliant and data protection-compliant manner using eperi encryption technology.

Data protection compliant work in marketing

Press Article (German)

1 September 2023

If customer contacts and interactions with other people or companies take place via various digital channels in business, effective marketing is the be-all and end-all. In most cases, marketing automation tools play an important, often decisive role. Data is collected, linked, evaluated and used for marketing and sales campaigns – nowadays often in the cloud. But while the automation of marketing processes, for example with HubSpot, undeniably offers great advantages, it is at least as important to also ensure the security of personal data. A pragmatic and secure way to get a grip on compliance, etc., is to encrypt the data, end-to-end and not just in the cloud.

Data security in the cloud is not complicated

Press Article (German)

7 August 2023

Cloud computing is an IT operating model that not only has a high level of acceptance in companies, but is also implemented in some form by the vast majority – even if it is only the use of isolated cloud services.

Pay attention to data security when switching cloud providers

Press Article (German)

4 August 2023

It is not uncommon for companies to consider switching cloud providers on the basis of service offerings or economic aspects. However, in addition to many valid reasons, data protection should always play an important role in the decision.

Backups- secure, data protection compliant and redundant

Press Article (German)

27 July 2023

The data backup solution integrated into the Microsoft Windows operating system works on the basis of the highly secure eperi® gateway and encrypts all OneDrive backups and stores them in the cloud.

Andreas Steffen new CEO of eperi

Press Article (German)

20 July 2023 eperi®, the provider of software solutions for the secure and encrypted handling of data in the cloud, has appointed Andreas Steffen as its new CEO on July 3, 2023. Andreas Steffen succeeds Elmar Eperiesi-Beck, who has left the company.

Eperi®: Putting an end to backup myths

Press Article (German)

6 July 2023

 

German multi-cloud data protectors eperi® have aligned their international SaaS patents with “the highest security standards” and do not allow any customer data to travel unencrypted to cloud data centers. At the same time, they are confronted daily with the industry’s big backup myths and point out the most common misconceptions, which we have summarized below.

Secure cloud backup for endpoints

Press Article (German)

3 July 2023

Data protection specialist Eperi has unveiled a new cloud backup solution for endpoints. It is designed to provide secure, privacy-compliant and cost-effective backups to OneDrive for any number of users.

Freedom when switching cloud providers through data encryption

Press Article (German)

28 June 2023

There are many reasons for companies to change cloud providers, whether from or to large or smaller providers. One of the more common reasons, in addition to the different range of services, is certainly the pricing of the cloud providers.

Key to data protection in the Cloud

Press Article (German)

20 June 2023

The Cloud is increasingly establishing itself as the place where corporate data is processed and stored. Nevertheless, no one should succumb to the misconception that the operators are automatically responsible for comprehensive data protection.

Secure backups to OneDrive for any number of users

Press Article (German)

19 June 2023

Eperi, specialist for data security in the cloud, is expanding its solution portfolio into the area of data backup. A backup solution for OneDrive is now available. The data backup solution integrated into the Microsoft Windows operating system works on the basis of the in-house gateway, encrypts all OneDrive backups and stores them in the cloud.

eperi introduces new Cloud Backup solution for endpoints

Press Release (German)

15 June 2023

eperi® expands its solution portfolio into the area of data backup and offers now a Backup solution for OneDrive. The data backup solution integrated into the Microsoft Windows operating system works on the basis of the highly secure eperi Gateway and encrypts all OneDrive backups and stores them in the Cloud.

Putting an end to Backup myths

Press Article (German)

7 June 2023

The relevance and value of data is increasingly becoming the focal point of economic and social activities. As a result, reliable data Backup and recovery is also becoming more important. Just the right time to expose a few widespread Backup myths.

Data protection in the Cloud as a Managed Service

Press Article (German)

19 April  2023

eperi, data encryption for SaaS applications and custom applications provider, and AS-S3C, solution provider for IT-Security and data protection, are entering into a joint partnership. The goal of the cooperation: to enable small and medium-sized businesses to use Cloud-Services while meeting compliance guidelines. AS-S3C offers a SaaS solution designed to encrypt sensitive data in Microsoft 365, Salesforce or any other Cloud-Service to ensure data protection based on technology from eperi.

eperi and AS-S3C announce Partnership

Press Article (German)

13 April 2023

eperi and AS-S3C have entered a strategic partnership offering holistic data protection and IT-Security as a managed service. The aim of the collaboration is to enable small and medium-sized enterprises to use Cloud-Services, as well as complying with data protection guidelines. AS-S3C offers a complete Software-as-a-Service solution based on the renowned eperi technology.

The eternal debate over the 5G security helps no one and must come to an end with consequent encryption

Press Article (German)

31 March  2023

According to a dpa announcement from March 7, 2023, the German government respectively the responsible ministry is still or again examining the security of 5G network components. At present, solutions of Chinese design are under scrutiny – although components and systems from various countries are generally being closely examined. Huawei and ZTE, for example, must deliver a list of security-relevant components by the beginning of April, which the ministry experts will then spend months reviewing. A feature by Elmar Eperiesi-Beck, founder and CEO of eperi.

Using Microsoft 365 with a clear conscience

Press Article (German)

4 March  2023

Security concerns have long prevented the introduction of Cloud computing in companies and public authorities. Although the Cloud is now firmly established in the IT world, concerns about the security and privacy of sensitive corporate data remain. On the one hand, this concern can be explained by the increasing number of cyber attacks, and on the other hand by the fact that many Cloud Services come from US companies that are not subject to European data protection.

Data protection in the Cloud? Often disregarded and yet so simple.

Press Article (German)

13 March  2023

Privacy and data protection are fundamental rights that everyone around the world should enjoy. However, these rights and the associated obligations also apply to companies in particular. But in the business environment, these rules are increasingly conflicting with technological progress.

Using Cloud-Services in a GDPR compliant manner

Press Article (German)

16 February 2023

Even prior to the enactment of the GDPR, it was clear that authorities and companies would no longer be allowed to use non-European Cloud-Services to process or store personal data without additional measures. Encryption gateways can demonstrate their advantages in this instance.

Forecast 2023: Focusing on resilience

Press Article (German)

6 January 2023

Many medium-sized companies are currently asking themselves this question: How will multiple crises affect business? How will inflation, the shortage of skilled workers and the ongoing supply crisis develop in the coming year? In short: How can a company plan for the unplannable? We asked experts from a wide range of disciplines to give us their views on how digital transformation tools can help. 

Is Microsoft 365 in breach of data protection?

Press Article (German)

15 December 2022

The Data Protection Conference (German abbreviation DSK) has determined that the use of Microsoft 365 is contrary to data protection. Elmar Eperiesi-Beck, Managing Director of eperi, comments: “I greatly welcome the fact that the Data Protection Conference has declared the use of the Cloud Service Microsoft 365 to be in breach of data protection. The DSK has rightly confirmed its ruling from 2020, as Microsoft has only made improvements to some details in the past two years, but has not fulfilled the basic requirement of the GDPR (according to Schrems II). In particular, the DSK is criticizing Microsoft for not stating clearly enough which data can be used by the company “for its own purposes.”

Using Microsoft 365 in a GDPR-compliant way: This is where the Data Protection Conference is mistaken 

Press Article (German)

14 December 2022

In its latest assessment, the Data Protection Conference (DSK) has once again confirmed that the use of the Microsoft 365 Cloud Service is against the GDPR. This fact poses huge problems for countless companies and public authorities, especially since the DSK report does not see any technical possibility for a GDPR-compliant use of Microsoft’s cloud solution. According to Elmar Eperiesi-Beck, founder and CEO of eperi, the DSK ignores the current state-of-the-art technology with this evaluation. 

eperi and affinis announce Partnership

Press Release (German)

29 November 2022

eperi’s technology partner affinis is developing a template for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement (CE) based on the eperi Gateway. Together, the two companies will offer a solution for the secure and GDPR-compliant use of Microsoft Dynamics 365.

What is Environmental Social Governance? 

Press Article (German)

24 November 2022

As of 2023 many companies in the EU will have to comply with ESG criteria. Elmar Eperiesi-Beck, founder and CEO of eperi and IDG Expert Network explain the approach and the guidelines.

Data protection officer: a dream job?

Press Article (German)

10 November 2022

The protection of personal data is a human right that data protection officers should ensure is complied with. To do this, however, they need clearer guidelines from policymakers.

Microsoft data leak: What’s going wrong with data protection?

Press Article (German)

21 October 2022

Once again, a data leak at a major tech company has come to light. In this case, it affects Microsoft. For months, confidential data from approximately 65,000 companies that have business relations with Microsoft was publicly accessible.

“We need clear rules – now!”

Press Article (German)

19 October 2022

The scandal surrounding the dismissal of BSI chief Schönbohm and the discussions about the Executive Order with regards to the EU Data Privacy Framework are two extremely worrying news from the IT security world. However, attention should also be focused on the fundamental shortcomings concerning data security and data protection in Germany. This is the opinion of data protection pioneer Elmar Eperiesi-Beck, who has set out four key demands that we are only too happy to share with our readers.

Data protection enables data economy

Press Article (German)

13 October 2022

Data protection is a trailblazer for data economy in the eHealth-sector. Opposing demands from politicians should be rejected, comments Elmar Eperiesi-Beck, founder and CEO of eperi, in a guest article.

Security in the Cloud – Security without a solid castle 

Press Article (German)

04 October 2022

The more diverse Cloud environments are, the more complex their security becomes. The development of appropriate security concepts therefore overwhelms many organizations. A Gartner Guide provides an overview of the options for securing the IT environment.

eperi with security solutions for multi-cloud environments at the IT-SA

Press Release (German)

07 September 2022

eperi, the expert for data encryption, presents at this year’s IT-SA in Nuremberg the latest state of its solutions for data protection and data security. The trade fair takes place from October 25 to 27 and eperi can be found in Hall 7 at Stand 322 together with its partner SEPPmail. eperi is putting its encryption solutions for multi-cloud environments at the center of its trade fair presentation and demonstrating how companies and public authorities can achieve the highest possible level of data protection and data security.

Multi-cloud: How to secure sensitive data centrally

Press Article (German)

29 August 2022

The idea of drawing IT services like electricity from a socket has led to the success of the cloud. Many companies do not limit themselves to the use of one cloud service, but use the multi-cloud.

Pino von Kienlin announced as COO at eperi

Press Release (German)

26 August 2022

eperi, the German specialist for data encryption, has brought Pino von Kienlin on board as Chief Operating Officer. He was a man of the first hour at Sophos in 1997 and held executive positions at the IT security provider until 2021.a

eperi appoints Pino von Kienlin as Chief Operating Officer

Press Article

25 August 2022

Eperi, the data encryption expert, has appointed Pino von Kienlin as Chief Operating Officer (COO). The appointment to the newly created position is the company’s response to the sharp increase in demand for its data protection solutions. Among other things, von Kienlin’s responsibilities include sales, pre- and post-sales, consulting and marketing. He reports directly to Elmar Eperiesi-Beck, founder and CEO of eperi. In addition to the appointment of a COO, eperi has strengthened its sales team with industry experts Naïm Sassi and Hans-Werner Bracher.

Clipperton DACH Tech Market Monitor

Report

09 August 2022

The investment bank Clipperton provides an overview of investments in technology companies from Germany, Austria and Switzerland with its new “DACH Tech Market Monitor”. We are proud to receive special mention as one of four companies with a focus on sustainability and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance). 

Cryptography – The Data Protection Multi-Tool

Press Article (German)

30 June 2022

In recent years, the requirements for data protection have grown steadily. Not only have numerous laws and regulations been established and specified, but more recent developments in business place increased emphasis on the protection of sensitive data. Companies and public authorities must become aware of these requirements and take appropriate measures. Basically, it is in a company’s interest to retain control over its data and to secure it accordingly.

eperi appoints Jens Feller as Partner & Alliances Manager

Press Release (German)

30 June 2022

eperi has appointed Jens Feller as Partner & Alliances Manager. The appointment is part of the company’s strategy to give top priority to its partner business. Feller will rapidly expand the partner network to meet the increasing demand for GDPR-compliant use of cloud solutions.

Encryption protects against data protection emergency

Press Article (German)

18 May 2022

By the summer vacations, schools in Baden-Württemberg must abolish Microsoft 365 or demonstrably operate it in compliance with data protection laws. The excitement is great and similar scenarios are looming in other German states.

MS 365: Impending data protection emergency at schools

Press Article (German)

18 May 2022

Schools in Germany could be facing a data protection emergency: In any case, according to Dr. Stefan Brink, the State Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information in Baden-Württemberg, has decreed that “the use of ‘MS 365’ in schools must be terminated” or that data protection-compliant operation must be clearly demonstrated. Accordingly, he expects schools to offer students alternatives to the “cloud” service “MS 365” for school operations by the summer vacations in 2022, or to secure this service with suitable means.

Schools face data protection emergency

Press Release (German)

18 May 2022

“Dr. Stefan Brink’s initiative is clearly to be welcomed. He draws the consequences demanded by the EU from the GDPR and the Schrems II ruling and undoubtedly creates clarity for all parties involved. Since the beginning of the pandemic more than two years ago, tools and solutions such as MS 365 have been used largely bypassing applicable data protection regulations. The fact that the ministries of education and cultural affairs have not managed in more than two years to “find a solution […] that meets the interests of students, parents, teachers and school” is one of the worse jokes in the official use of IT. This also annoys me as a father of school-age children.” Elmar Eperiesi-Beck CEO & Founder eperi

Equistone acquires majority stake in eperi

Press Release

22 February 2022

Private Equity funds advised by Equistone Partners Europe have acquired a majority stake in eperi. Elmar Eperiesi-Beck, Founder & CEO of eperi, will continue to lead the company as CEO and retains a significant stake in the business. The new partnership will concentrate on the company’s further scaling and internationalization, as well as a targeted buy-and-build strategy.

2021

eperi Press Releases & Articles - 2021

eperi and PROFI AG announce Partnership

Press Release (German)

18 November 2021

eperi, one of the leading providers in the IT security industry, and the renowned IT solutions provider PROFI AG are intensifying their cooperation with immediate effect. Together, the partners offer customers the ideal solutions for challenges related to cloud security.

European Champions Alliance Interview with Elmar Eperiesi-Beck

Interview

12 November 2021

Learn more about our Founders vision for the European Cybersecurity Industry. Elmar Eperiesi-Beck talks about the importance of a European view on Cybersecurity and the significance of “Privacy made in Europe” as a brand.

5. BvD-Herbskonferenz Datenschutz- & Behördentag – We are there!

Press Release (German)

October 2021

How have data protection laws developed and how can data protection standards be reconciled with the use of American cloud services? Tobias Birk, Business Unit Manager Security Solutions from PROFI AG and Elmar Eperiesi-Beck CEO & Founder of eperi were invited to take a closer look at the issues and give a presentation on the topic “Using Microsoft 365 in compliance with data protection – utopia or reality?”

Third-country transfers – on the way to more legal certainty

Press Article (German)

September 2021

A recent ruling by the Belgian Council of State recognizes the requirements established by the EDSA for third country transfers. European data protection supervisory authorities are checking the status quo of third-country transfers with random inquiries. And industry is developing its own solutions to prevent access by U.S. security authorities. Since Schrems II, a lot has changed with regard to data transfers to (insecure) third countries.

eperi & T-Systems – Cloud Privacy Service for GDPR-compliant use of Microsoft 365

Press Article (German)

August 2021

Cloud services such as Microsoft 365 are not compatible with the GDPR. T-Systems promises a solution with a Cloud Privacy Service for companies.

eperi & T-Systems – GDPR-compliant to the Cloud

Press Release (German)

August 2021

With the “Cloud Privacy Service” offer, T-Systems offers companies to use Microsoft 365 including Teams in a GDPR-compliant manner – hosted in Germany and at a complete price!

Learn more in the press release.

eperi and Kramer & Crew announce partnership

Press Release (German)

August 2021

eperi is happy to welcome their new Silver Partner Kramer & Crew. Based on the eperi Gateway, the Crew:Encryption Gateway offers

  • GDPR-compliant Mircosoft 365 and Teams encryption
  • Data storage in ISO 27001 certified German data centers

Read more in the press release.

Data Privacy-compliant Cloud Use – Best Practices for all Company Sizes

Book Release (German)

May 2021

We are proud that our CEO Elmar Eperiesi-Beck was selected as co-author for the German book “Cloud Security: Praxisorientierte Methoden und Lösungen für sicheres Cloud Computing”.

The result is something to be seen! In his publication, Eperiesi-Beck not only addresses the legal and regulatory challenges of the cloud. He also provides numerous practical tips for the successful and legally compliant implementation of cloud strategies.

If you too are faced with the decision between GDPR-compliance and the use of cloud applications, read on here:

2020

eperi Press Releases & Articles - 2020

its-people Magazine: Cloud Providers like Microsoft are not GDPR compliant – now what?

Article (German)

December 2020

The responsibility for the protection of the data lies exclusively with the company. This is also where the liability lies. Pseudonymisation of data before transfer to the USA offers a simple and legally secure solution to escape the liability trap. Read more on page 16/17 of the its-people magazine.

The ECA Cybersecurity Guide: 10 recommendations for decision-makers

Blog Article (English)

21 October 2020

As a contribution to its objective of promoting European champions for digital products, in particular for cybersecurity, the ECA wishes to bring useful information to decision-makers and buying-officers of cybersecurity systems. Therefore the ECA is pleased to publish “ECA Cybersecurity Guide: 10 recommendations for decision-makers”. 

Current IDC study shows: The danger of cyber attacks is still underestimated

Blog Article (German)

14 October 2020

Blog article about the latest findings of the local cybersecurity based on the current IDC study.

China as Data Protection Pioneer: Unbelievable? Unbelievable!

Press Article (German)

10 October 2020

Our privacy is important to all of us and we basically assume that companies and authorities treat our sensitive data accordingly. After all, we don’t have to worry because the GDPR requires companies and authorities to protect our sensitive data in the best possible way, right?

Use Microsoft legally compliant with the eperi Gateway

Blog Article

29 September 2020

What digitization officers have failed to achieve over the past few years has been accomplished within a few months by a small virus. Including all side effects such as the unchecked spread of collaboration tools like Microsoft Teams. In April 2020 alone, Microsoft reported a massive increase in the number of Teams users from 20 million to 75 million. This inevitably raises one question: In view of this exponential growth, what is the security situation around Microsoft 365 in general and Microsoft Teams in particular?

eperi joins the European Champions Alliance

Press Release

22 September 2020

eperi, the expert for data encryption, joins the European Champions Alliance (ECA) as an active member. With this, the Hessian company is also committing itself on a European level to greater digital autonomy and to cleaning up misleading marketing slogans of technology giants such as GAFAM. The ECA is committed to greater intra-European cooperation between companies and institutions of all sizes in order to give new impetus to the digital economy in Europe and achieve greater autonomy. This also means that the further digital transformation on the continent should give higher priority to data protection and lead to a transparent market for cyber-security solutions throughout Europe.

The blind spots of data protection

Press Article (German)

24 August 2020

The introduction of the GDPR has led to a significantly increased awareness of the problem. But when it comes to implementation, the issues of encryption and anonymization are often neglected. There are effective technical means against cyber criminals and arbitrary action by the authorities.

Europe’s data rebels rehearse the uprising

Press Article (German)

20 August 2020

The US technology giants are the cyber dictators of Europe. Now entrepreneurs and politicians are fighting back with alternatives. The question is: do they have a chance?

Data Protection for Microsoft Teams – Encryption of Transmission to the Cloud

Press Article (German)

20 August 2020

eperi, provider of data encryption, is extending the functions of its gateway. In addition to the integration into existing Microsoft 365 applications such as OneDrive, SharePoint and Outlook, eperi now encrypts chat messages, files, attachments and channels in Microsoft teams in real time.

Data protection for Microsoft Teams by eperi

Press Release

18 August 2020

eperi, the expert for data encryption, extends the functionalities of the eperi Gateway. In addition to the integration into existing Microsoft 365 applications such as OneDrive, SharePoint and Outlook/Exchange, the solution now also encrypts chat messages, files, attachments and channels in Microsoft Teams in real time. This makes the eperi Gateway the first solution worldwide that encrypts files and communication in Microsoft Teams before they are transferred to the cloud while still allowing the use of mobile devices and native search.

Microsoft Teams: Encrypting Chats, Attachments and Co.

Press Article (German)

18 August 2020

The IT security company eperi extends its gateway to include the functionality to encrypt chat messages and attachments in Teams before they leave the company.

E-mail security for Microsoft 365

Press Article (German)

29 June 2020

Secure e-mail communication with Exchange Online: The Secure E-Mail Gateway of SEPPmail can be easily integrated into Microsoft 365 and offers highest security by consistent encryption and signing of the entire e-mail traffic with business partners and customers.

IT-Security – The unloved Nuisance?

Press Article (German)

12 June 2020

IT security is always considered the unloved nuisance when it comes to the rapid introduction of innovations in a company. The enthusiasm for a new online service is great, but then comes the IT security department and puts the brakes on the euphoria. It seems to be easier to ignore this annoying minor matter, or to integrate it only marginally. But this impression is wrong and has its dangers. The Swiss experts at Airlock and their partners vehemently oppose the old misconception that IT security comes at the expense of innovation.

Trust is good – Anonymizing is better

Press Article (German)

03 June 2020

Cars in the 21st century have long since mutated into rolling computers. Hundreds of sensors do their job, often unnoticed or, for example, as welcome helpers for drivers by means of assistance systems, but in any case networked – inside and outside. As the development of automated driving continues, the number of such systems is increasing all the time. It is obvious that they are generating a never-ending flood of data, which arouses the desire of insurers and car manufacturers, for example, but also of unwelcome snoopers.

Data Encryption & Data Soveregnity – Encrypt & Rule

Press Article (German)

26 May 2020

IT security is a central topic in companies. Not least thanks to campaigns by IT providers around the introduction of the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), not only IT managers but also management in general are in many cases aware of the need to protect sensitive data. In times of cloud computing, this means, among other things, that there is a high demand for IT security solutions for cloud applications. Fortunately, the large cloud providers, as well as providers of cloud applications, have the appropriate technologies on offer.

IT-Security with Flexibility: Cloud Security & the Question of Trust

Press Article (German)

09 May 2020

IT security is a central topic in companies. Not least thanks to campaigns by IT providers around the introduction of the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), not only IT managers but also management in general are in many cases aware of the need to protect sensitive data. In times of cloud computing, this means, among other things, that there is a high demand for IT security solutions for cloud applications. Fortunately, the large cloud providers, as well as providers of cloud applications, have the appropriate technologies on offer.

Security: “The central Element for securing Applications in the Cloud is Data Encryption”

Press Article (German)

21 April 2020

The modern IT world is a dangerous place. From development to deployment to the use of finished applications, there are potential vulnerabilities virtually on every corner. No wonder that “security” is a central area of software development. In our special on the subject of IT security, experts from well-known companies have their say on current threats and solutions.

Production Data Secure in the Cloud – Ecrypt IIoT Data via Gateway

Press Article (German)

18 March 2020

Encryption is still a solid foundation to protect the outgoing data of an Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) application from unwanted access. Current gateways provide functions to implement this encryption quite conveniently and automatically. Where production used to be seen as an island within the company, many production machines are now connected to the Internet. This means that they can theoretically be accessed from anywhere in the world. This offers advantages, but on the other hand, entrepreneurs no longer have to protect their production against physical damage alone.

Tokenized Databases: Avoiding nasty Surprises with Test Data

Press Article (German)

12 March 2020

Those who develop applications or work with databases must test their results sufficiently. Valid test data are required for this. Therefore it is obvious to copy the already existing productive data and use it for the test. This sounds simple and not at all unfair, but can become a legal problem with considerable financial damage. The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) prescribes strict handling of personal data. It is therefore forbidden to use data for purposes for which it was not originally collected. Violations can result in high penalties.

Determine Encryption yourself

Press Article (German)

27 February 2020
“Develop Your Own Template” (DYOT) is a new offer from eperi that promises companies better cloud data protection. The product allows companies to encrypt data in cloud applications and build their own templates to protect only certain data. “Develop Your Own Template” uses the services of the Eperi Gateway to encrypt data before it is transferred to the cloud application. The manufacturer offers customers the opportunity to use the functionality of the Gateway with cloud applications, on-premises solutions or in-house developments.

Test Data: A GDPR Trap?

Press Article (German)

06 February 2020

The European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) has now been in force for almost two years. Most companies have now adapted to the regulation and feel protected from possible penalties. One could say that the business world has come to terms with the GDPR. As is so often the case, the devil is in the details and companies may unexpectedly and unknowingly violate the EU GDPR. I am talking about the use of sensitive data for testing purposes.

The Best of both Worlds: Will 2020 be the Year of the secure Cloud?

Press Article (German)

04 February 2020

According to many forecasts, the cloud will continue to “boom” in 2020. But how can cloud use be reconciled with data control, compliance with global legislation, data residence and directors’ liability? The simple answer is that cloud computing, when used properly, provides the security and reliability of a large IT organization, as well as the control and compliance of data protection regulations of an in-house IT infrastructure.

eperi & Netskope: Strong Alliance between two Cloud Security Leaders

Press Release

03 February 2020

Cloud services are being adopted at a significant rate, with recent statistics showing that 85% of enterprise internet traffic flows to and from cloud services. Therefore, the high need of an all-embracing cloud security solution, looking at access and behacioral user interaction as well as securing all data elements in the cloud to comply to regulatory demands, data Residency Issuesm Personal C-Level Liability and simply to stay in control of the data. As such eperi, an expert for Cloud Data Protection Gateway (CDPG) and Netskope, a Gartner MQ “leader” supplier of Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) and Next Generation Secure Web Gateways (NG-SWG) have announced their partnership today.

Digital Autonomy in the Cloud

Press Article (German)

16 January 2020

Autonomy is an important good – and in the current digital age this applies even more to digital autonomy. In the discussion about this topic in everyday business life, the idea that companies must ensure control over their data – especially PII (Personal Identifyable Information) is usually at the centre of attention. Since the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR / EU-DSGVO) came into force, this aspect has become even more relevant, as there is the threat of severe penalties for violations. Recently, Federal Minister of Economics and Technology Peter Altmaier joined the debate and proposed a European cloud solution.

2019

eperi Press Releases & Articles - 2019

IT Security in companies: danger from the net

Press Article (German)

17 December 2019

Numerous companies have already been victims of cyber attacks. This results in losses running into millions. Four out of ten companies in Germany have been victims of a cyber attack in the last two years. Most attacks were discovered only by chance. Nevertheless, the willingness to invest in the prevention of e-crime is low, according to a study by the auditing firm KPMG. Elmar Eperiesi-Beck, CEO of the IT security company eperi, cannot understand this. “Any investment in cyber security is cheaper than having to repair the damage after an attack.”

Airlock & eperi agree Technology Partnership

Press Release

24 October 2019

Airlock, the security innovation from the Swiss firm Ergon Informatik AG, and the Cloud Data Protection specialist eperi GmbH, have agreed on a wide-ranging technology partnership. Their collaboration will make cloud platforms even more secure. To achieve this, they are using cutting-edge methods to protect companies’ sensitive data from unauthorized access.

eperi unveils Intelligent Security Solution for Cloud Environments

Press Release

01 October 2019

eperi, the specialist in Cloud Data Protection Solutions, is at this year’s it-sa to show visitors its solution – the eperi Gateway, which enables enterprises to use Cloud Services securely. The company, which is sharing a stand with its partners Airlock and SHE, will be showcasing its product portfolio in Nuremberg on the theme of “Changing from System Security to Data Security”.

GDPR-compliant test data generation with eperi

Press Article

26 September 2019

eperi, expert in cloud data protection solutions, launches a new solution for secure and automated test data generation. For the first time, the solution enables desensitization of data in databases and applications through tokenization – consistently across all these systems. The test data generation is a function of the eperi Gateway and can be flexibly adapted to the needs of the users.

SEPPmail agrees Technology Partnership with eperi

Press Release

26 September 2019

The new agreement with eperi GmbH gives SEPPmail an experienced partner specialized in Cloud Data Protection Solutions. The collaboration enables SEPPmail to offer customers data encryption, even in cloud.based applications like Office 365 and Salesforce as well as on cloud platforms like Amazon. The company’s customers will now be able to secure all communications processes end-to-end – both internally and externally.

IT Security as a pioneer of innovations

Press Article (German)

06 September 2019

Airlock, the security innovation of the Swiss Ergon Informatik AG, is again organising a congress at the it-sa trade fair in Nuremberg this year with its partners Deloitte, eperi and SHE. The content will revolve around an old prejudice that continues to dominate many companies: IT security blocks many business processes; it is a “hindrance” to innovation. The security experts disagree, however, and appeal to the common sense of managers: if a company wants to implement a new idea in times of the digital market without thinking about IT security, this entails considerable risks.

Test data in the cloud: Ensure data protection

Press Article (German)

13 August 2019

Legal provisions such as the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) have changed the way personal data is handled: This applies not only to stored customer or personnel data, but also to data used for development, software testing and training purposes. The strict regulations prohibit the use of sensitive information for purposes other than those for which it was collected. Therefore, they may not be used in a development environment. If this happens, severe penalties may be imposed.

GDPR – Compliant Test Data Generation available for the first time

Press Release

18 July 2019

eperi, the specialist in Cloud Data Protection, is launching a new solution for the secure and automated generation of test data. For the first time, companies are now able to use tokenization to desensitize data in databases and applications – consistently and across all of their systems. The Test Data Generation function, which is part of the eperi Gateway, can be flexibly adapted to users’ requirements.

Securely encrypt data in the cloud

Press Article (German)

24 June 2019

The legislator requires the encryption of sensitive and, since the EU-GDPR, the pseudonymisation of personal data. In the cloud in particular, companies should act cautiously in this respect. Many manufacturers and providers install so-called “backdoors” that provide alternative access to hardware or software. Bring-your-own-key offers, in which at least part of the cryptographic key is transferred to the cloud provider, are also questionable. “In principle, good encryption depends on who controls the encryption process. And that should always be the company responsible for the data,” emphasizes Elmar Eperiesi-Beck.

eperi & t2b announce Collaboration for Cloud Data Protection Solutions on the Swiss Market

Press Release

19 June 2019

eperi, the specialist in Cloud Data Protection Solutions, is expanding its footprint in Switzerland by partnering with t2b, a consulting firm focused on integration architecture. Customers of t2b can now use their economical and flexible cloud services more securely with eperi Gateway, a proxy-based encryption gateway.

Insufficient Protection of German Citizens’ Sensitive Data: eperi urges stronger focus on Data Encryption in the Cloud

Media Alert

19 June 2019

Data protection professionals are very worried about German data. About 40 government agencies store data with external cloud providers, according to figures from a meeting of the Bundestag’s internal affairs committee that were published by the broadcaster hr-info.

Additional data protection for Office 365

Press Article (German)

18 April 2019

The Office 365 cloud application from Microsoft is one of the most popular cloud applications worldwide. In addition to Word and Excel, it also offers storage space on OneDrive, access to important Outlook functions such as e-mail mailbox and calendar, Skype for Business, Sharepoint Online or Microsoft Teams. But how is the data actually protected there? Companies should definitely consider the topic of data protection before they process sensitive data in a cloud application.

If hackers can only capture “data garbage”

Press Article (German)

09 April 2019

To prevent data theft is almost impossible. But one can at least prevent the attackers from using the captured data. The principle is similar to that of the ink cartridges for money transport: the money can no longer be used after a data theft. The data can of course be used – but only by authorized persons. Attackers simply capture worthless “data trash” that is useless to them. How this works and what measures you can take with your company to ensure that you alone retain control over your data protection processes is shown in an interview with Elmar Eperiesi-Beck, CEO and founder of eperi

eperi wins ALSO Start-Up Award 2019

Press Release

09 April 2019

ALSO and Droege Ventures have awarded this year’s ALSO Start-Up Award to eperi at the AlSO Channel Trends+Visions 2019 (CTV). After a careful selection process, the Pfungstadt-based company was honored for its eperi Gateway, a unique Cloud Security Solution. Elmar Eperiesi-Beck, CEO and Founder of eperi, personally received the Start-Up Award at ALSO CTV on 05 April.

Data protection in Microsoft Office 365 is patchy

Press Article (German)

27 March 2019

Microsoft Office 365 is a prime example of the cloud-based SaaS model. It has become one of the most popular cloud services in recent years. And in the years ahead, Office 365 will continue to build on its reputation as the cloud application of choice for businesses: By 2021, more and more companies will move to the cloud and cloud data is expected to handle up to 95 percent of all data center traffic. While the Office suite offers many useful options in terms of security, there are still some weaknesses that companies should consider.

eperi Gateway is “State of the Art”

Press Release

19 February 2019

According to Bundesverband IT-Sicherheit (TeleTrusT), encryption gateways are state of the art when it comes to protecting decentralized cloud structures. The association and the European Network and Information Security Agency (ENISA) have now published the document “State of the Art” for IT-security.

GDPR compliant use of test data

Press Article (German)

18 February 2019

“Nothing will happen” is what many IT managers think and hope when it comes to using original data for test purposes. A mostly risky undertaking, because the data is often personal. It becomes even more dangerous when the data is used in cloud-based applications, a nightmare for every data protector in times of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The generation of functional and at the same time secure test data from original data is easily possible thanks to current IT solutions.

Data protection as a competitive advantage

Press Article (German)

14 February 2019

One data breach chases the next – up to now one hears or reads little about penalties. But that will change. More and more data protection authorities are now punishing companies for breaches of the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Google has just been fined 50 million euros in France. And not even because data would have been lost, but because the data protection regulations were not transparent enough. In total, more than 59,000 data breaches have been reported since GDPR came into force in May 2018, almost 12,600 of them in Germany.

Data Theft in the Bundestag: Would it have been preventable?

Press Release

07 January 2019

Correspondence from German Chancellor Angela Merkel, the mobile number of Jan Böhmermann or private holiday pictures of ZDF journalists – these and similar sensitive data were published in December via a Twitter accound and are freely accessible. Which security measures make sense for the protection of sensitive data?

2018

eperi Press Releases & Articles - 2018

Encryption: It depends on the method

Press Article (German)

17 February 2018

New regulations are forcing decision makers to take a close look at the compliance and data protection precautions of cloud providers. Although cloud providers will in future be more strongly required by law to comply with data protection regulations, cloud users will remain responsible for data protection and compliance. This means that they must not blindly trust their cloud providers, but must themselves ensure that sensitive information does not fall into the wrong hands. This is no easy task, considering the increasingly frequent and cunning hacker attacks.

2017

eperi Press Releases & Articles - 2017

Quantum computers threaten IT security

Press Article (German)

25 October 2017

The risk potential of quantum computing for IT security has been well known since 1994. At that time, the American mathematician and computer scientist Peter W. Shor published an algorithm for quantum computers with which encryption methods that were believed to be secure could be cracked within a few seconds, i.e. broken down into their factors – in short: factorized. The breakthrough of quantum computers is approaching – and raises serious questions about IT security. Since today’s encryption methods could then become completely useless, post-quantum cryptography (PQC) is required.

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