Overview

• Saxony's government has officially adopted a cybersecurity strategy aimed at protecting against ransomware, phishing, and DDoS attacks.
• The plan mandates annual cybersecurity training for 5,000 citizens and 10,000 public servants, alongside regular emergency exercises.
• A dedicated protective shield has been implemented for the state administrative network to bolster defenses against cyber intrusions.
• The Cyber-Sicherheitsnetzwerk Sachsen and Zentrale Ansprechstelle Cybercrime (ZAC) have been expanded to provide workshops, consultations, and support for businesses and public entities.
• Despite escalating threats, critical infrastructure sectors such as energy, water, and healthcare in Saxony have so far avoided significant cyberattacks.