it-sa Nuremberg – Europe's leading trade fair for IT security

Cybersecurity at the heart of digital transformation

In recent years, it-sa in Nuremberg has developed into Europe's most important IT security trade fair and is considered a must-attend event for anyone who wants to protect digital infrastructures, minimize risks, and strengthen trust in digital technologies. As a pure B2B trade fair with a clear thematic focus, it offers a comprehensive overview of current threat scenarios, technological developments, and strategic security solutions. With over 750 exhibitors and more than 15,000 trade visitors from all over the world every year, it-sa is a central meeting place for IT managers, security officers, public authorities, consulting firms, start-ups, and the international cybersecurity community.

Security in the digital age: topics that matter

it-sa covers all facets of information security – both technological and organizational:

• Network security, firewalls, VPN, intrusion detection
• Endpoint security, mobile security, antivirus
• Identity & access management (IAM)
• Cloud security and virtualization
• Data loss prevention, backup & recovery
• Encryption technologies
• Security Operations Center (SOC)
• Managed Security Services (MSSP)
• Physical security, access control
• IT forensics and incident response
• Governance, risk & compliance (GRC)
• Awareness & training solutions
• Critical infrastructures & Industry 4.0
• Artificial intelligence in IT security

it-sa Expo&Congress – more than just a trade fair

The event consists not only of the actual trade exhibition (it-sa Expo), but also the accompanying Congress@it-sa – a series of high-profile conferences with specialist presentations, panel discussions, and best practice sessions. Key questions here include:

• How can zero trust be successfully implemented in companies?
• What threats are emerging from AI and deepfakes?
• What does the EU NIS2 directive mean in practice?
• How can OT security and IT security be effectively integrated?

Focus: KRITIS & government institutions

With increasing connectivity and growing attacks on critical infrastructures – from energy supply to healthcare and administration – it-sa also specifically targets government actors and operators in KRITIS sectors. Authorities, CERTs, ministries, and research institutions use the platform for presentation, exchange, and strategic positioning.

Start-ups & innovations

In the start-up area of it-sa, young companies present themselves with innovative products and disruptive ideas – often in the fields of cloud, AI, app security, or managed services. The it-sa award ceremony and the CyberEconomy Match-up specifically promote dialogue between founders, investors, and established industry leaders.

Recruiting and securing skilled workers

The growing importance of cybersecurity is creating an enormous demand for qualified specialists. With special career formats, job walls, and the “Women in Cybersecurity” forum, it-sa specifically promotes young talent and the exchange of ideas about future-oriented career profiles – also in cooperation with universities and further education institutions.

Internationality & network quality

Whether global players such as Palo Alto, Fortinet, Kaspersky, Sophos, or specialized providers from Israel, South Korea, or Scandinavia – it-sa brings together an enormous range of international exhibitors. Many companies use the trade fair specifically for product launches, market analyses, or the initiation of new sales partnerships. This makes the event a strategic fixture in the international trade fair calendar of the cybersecurity industry.

it-sa – where digital security takes center stage

At a time when cyberattacks are commonplace and the resilience of digital systems determines the future of entire companies, it-sa is the showcase for modern security culture. It offers solutions, guidance, and expertise – at the highest level, practical, and with international appeal. Further information can be found on the organizer's website: www.itsa365.de