Bundesamt für Sicherheit in der Informationstechnik (BSI)

The goal of the Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) is to promote IT security in Germany. The BSI is the central IT security service provider for the federal government in Germany. Beyond this, it advises a range of target groups, including manufacturers, distributors and users of information technology, including private and commercial users.

The BSI moreover analyses current trends in the area of IT including communication technologies, assesses security risks, and develops suitable preventive measures. It provides information on identified risks and threats, and performs security testing of IT and communication systems, both during their development phase and during production. The BSI works in co-operation with industry.