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Jena is becoming a central hub for future European cybersecurity. As part of the 18-million-euro project “TransEuroOGS,” one of eight optical ground stations for tap-proof quantum communication across Europe is being established in the city on the Saale.
Berlin/Jena, May 7, 2026. The Jena-based Quantum Optics GmbH has been awarded the “Vorsprung” economic prize at the Ostdeutsches Wirtschaftsforum in Berlin. The Thuringian technology company impressed the jury with innovative solutions for tap-proof digital communication based on quantum physics.
Cybercriminals are increasingly operating with a division of labor and advanced tools. The European IT security manufacturer ESET, which maintains an important location in Jena, analyzes these threats in its new eCrime Reports and offers companies concrete defense strategies.
The Jena-based IT security company ESET is sounding the alarm: The notorious Russian hacker group Sednit is back with a new, sophisticated espionage arsenal targeting Ukrainian military structures.
A research consortium with strong Jena participation has successfully tested tap-proof quantum communication over existing fiber optic networks. The Universitätsklinikum Jena tested the encrypted data transfer for the telemedicine of the future.
Creditreform Jena warns of a significant increase in cyberattacks on German companies and authorities. Small and medium-sized enterprises in Jena are particularly at risk from DDoS attacks and automated hacking attempts.