Swissbit-Blog

Discover how Versasec’s vSEC:CMS and vSEC:CLOUD enable seamless, scalable, and compliant end-to-end lifecycle management for the Swissbit iShield Key 2. In this guest post, Tatjana Suhorukova explains how centralized provisioning, policy enforcement, and automation turn large-scale hardware authentication into an efficient, secure enterprise process.

Educational institutions are among the most targeted sectors for cyberattacks – yet often lack strong identity protection. This blog post explores why phishing, account takeovers and credential theft are so prevalent in education, and how hardware-based authentication can close critical security gaps. Learn how physical security keys help schools and universities protect users, simplify access, and build lasting digital trust.

In my first blog post, I share insights from my journey across India, the Middle East, and Europe – exploring how hardware-rooted authentication and biometrics are shaping secure digital identities. Discover why Swissbit’s iShield Key is at the heart of passwordless transformation and digital sovereignty worldwide.

In my latest blog post, I discuss the importance of proprietary firmware for Swissbit. Reliability and security are paramount in industrial and embedded applications. These systems must function flawlessly for years, often under extreme environmental conditions. For Swissbit, one of the key factors in achieving this level of reliability is the firmware, or the software intelligence that controls the behavior of the flash memory.

In my latest blog post, I take a close look at the global airline industry. What challenges does it face, particularly with regard to cybersecurity? What solutions are available, and how can airlines use them to improve security and resilience? Finally, I share my conclusion.

In my latest blog article, I take a closer look at the airport sector. What challenges does this sector face, especially regarding cybersecurity? What solutions are available, and what advantages do they offer? Finally, I share my conclusion.

In my latest blog article, I examine the healthcare sector more closely. What challenges does the sector face, particularly with regard to cybersecurity? What solutions are available, and what are their benefits? Finally, I share my conclusion.

At Embedded World in March, one of the hottest topics was the EU's new Cyber Resilience Act (CRA). In his blog post, Matthias Poppel outlines who is affected, what obligations the CRA entails, and why companies must act now to ensure their products remain marketable in the EU beyond 2027.

Industrial espionage and cyber threats are evolving, exploiting both digital weaknesses and physical access points. While ransomware grabs headlines, silent data theft often causes greater harm. Outdated security systems leave networks and restricted areas exposed. In his latest article, Claus Gründel examines rising data breach risks, the need for layered security, and how modern authentication protects both digital and physical assets.

[German TSE Special] Swissbit war der erste Hersteller, der eine TSE-Zertifizierung für Speicherlösungen in Deutschland erhielt – und bleibt auch heute ein zuverlässiger Partner für die Fiskalisierung. Mit frisch zertifizierter Technologie und umfassenden Materialbeständen garantiert Swissbit höchste Sicherheit und sofortige Lieferfähigkeit.

In his latest blog post, Roland Marx underscores the significance of the prevailing EU regulations for businesses. He emphasizes that companies must not only be cognizant of NIS2, RED, CRA and Data Act, but also take proactive measures to comply with these regulations and meet their stipulated requirements. Additionally, Roland is available to offer guidance to companies on the effective implementation of these regulations.

Die Kassenbranche befindet sich im Umbruch – und dies gleich in zweifacher Hinsicht. Denn der Trend zum Soft-PoS-System, oft im Rahmen gemischter Kassenlandschaften implementiert, macht die Fiskalisierung komplexer. Zugleich rollt eine Welle strengerer Cybersecurity-Anforderungen auf die Hersteller zu – angeführt vom EU Cyber Resilience Act, der auch Kassen-Systeme betrifft!