The program includes a live hacking demonstration, a report from an affected craft business, and practical presentations of cyber insurance, support initiatives, and awareness-raising opportunities for businesses.

The program includes a live hacking demonstration, a firsthand account from an affected craft business, and practical presentations on cyber insurance, support initiatives, and awareness training programs for businesses. (Photo: © scyther5/123RF.com)

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Free online seminars on cybersecurity

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The seven chambers of crafts in North Rhine-Westphalia and the WHKT are organizing the two-part online event "Cybersecurity in crafts - Cybercrime and AI: Attack and defense" on November 18th and 25th.

The seven Chambers of Skilled Crafts in North Rhine-Westphalia and the West German Association of Chambers of Skilled Crafts (WHKT) are hosting the two-part online event "Cybersecurity in Skilled Crafts – Cybercrime and AI: Attack and Defense" on November 18 and 25. Participation is free of charge. The seminars start at 9:00 a.m. and end at 11:00 a.m. each day.

The program includes a live hacking demonstration with IT security expert Bjoern Hering, a firsthand account from a local business affected by a cyberattack, and practical presentations on cyber insurance, support initiatives, and awareness training programs for businesses. Further information and registration details will soon be available on the website for the Online Cybersecurity Day 2026.

Source: WHKT

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