HCSD 2026

Cyber Security up close

From phishing and artificial intelligence to the right way to respond in the event of fraud: this year’s Hamburg-Cyber-Security-Days once again offered fascinating insights into the world of information security.

Cyber Security Information Security IT

Datum

October 26, 2026

Lesezeit

5 Minuten

Cyberattacks have long become part of everyday life for many companies. This makes it all the more important to share knowledge, exchange experiences, and strengthen awareness of digital risks. That is exactly what the Hamburg-Cyber-Security-Days (HCSD) aimed to do for the second time.

Together with companies such as Jungheinrich, OTTO, bonprix, Körber, and Techniker Krankenkasse, we used the campaign days to raise greater awareness of cyber security, both in the workplace and in everyday private life.

more than

400 VTG employees

participated in HCSD 2026

“Cybersecurity concerns all of us, including in our private lives. Those who regularly raise their awareness can actively protect themselves and others.”

– Paul Weinrich, CISO

Three days of exciting insights and valuable inspiration

From October 6 to 8, the focus was on current challenges and solutions in information security. In a total of 11 sessions – eight in German and three in English – participants gained valuable insights into topics such as:

• the impact of artificial intelligence on IT security,

• protective measures against cybercriminal attacks,

• modern encryption technologies,

• incident response and the management of security incidents,

• phising and social engineering,

• hands-on exercises for identifying and defending against cyber threats,

• cyberbullying in the workplace, and

• IT security for families.

Program highlights included presentations on deepfakes and AI-enabled fraud, crisis communication in the event of a cybersecurity incident, cybercrime, as well as the risks and opportunities of AI in a corporate environment.

Cybercriminals for a Day

How easy is it to create a convincing phishing email?

During HCSD, colleagues explored this question firsthand. In an interactive exercise, they created their own phishing emails and sent them to unsuspecting colleagues.

The result:

285 simulated phishing emails sent
88% successfully identified and reported

A strong indication of the growing security awareness within VTG!

Many thanks to Paul Weinrich for organizing this fantastic initiative, and to the approximately 400 colleagues who took part! Together, we are raising awareness of information security and reducing risks in our digital day-to-day work.