The "Cyber Security Report 2026" published today by Schwarz Digits at the Cyber Security Conference (CSC) reveals an alarming picture of the German economy. Despite estimated economic losses of over €202 billion annually due to cyberattacks, the representative survey of 1,001 German companies shows a deep discrepancy between perceived preparedness and structural resilience. Although cybersecurity budgets rose to 17% of IT budgets, they remained reactive and regulatory-driven. Almost every second company massively underestimates its regulatory impact under NIS-2. The report proves that while attackers are becoming more professional with the help of AI, many companies are indulging in a dangerous security illusion.

CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD) and Schwarz Digits have announced a long-term strategic partnership. Together, they are bringing the CrowdStrike Falcon®security platform to STACKIT, Schwarz Digits' sovereign cloud infrastructure. Through this collaboration, the AI-native Falcon platform, which provides complete visibility into attack paths, will be available via the STACKIT cloud operated within the EU. This will enable companies and public institutions to comply with European data sovereignty requirements while protecting themselves against modern cyber threats.

Two and a half years after being founded as a separate division within the companies of Schwarz Group, Schwarz Digits is consistently aligning its structure with the corporate strategy. In future, Schwarz Digits will present itself with a uniform brand image: Schwarz Digits will act as an umbrella brand under which all internal units, product brands, partnerships and strategic investments are brought together.