IV. Alverad-Bánki International Cybersecurity and Research and Development Conference
The Alverad-Bánki International Cybersecurity and Research and Development Conference will be held again on Thursday, October 22, 2026. The organizers warmly welcome not only cluster members, but also everyone interested in cybersecurity and information security to the event. The conference will be held online and at two locations in Budapest, at the Donát Bánki Faculty of Mechanical and Security Engineering of Óbuda University (1088 Budapest, József körút 6.) and […]
We continue to welcome comments and questions about NIS2.
Our NIS2 working group continues to gather professional experience related to the domestic regulation and its practical application. We continue to welcome comments, suggestions and questions on the NIS2 subpage of our website – even anonymously. The domestic introduction of the European Union's NIS2 Directive (2022/2555/EU) has brought significant changes to the operations of many organizations. Recent experience shows that the implementation, audits, […]
Óbuda University launches practical AI Act training
Óbuda University will launch its AI Act Consultant & Authorised Representative training on October 29, 2026. As a member of the Hungarian Cybersecurity Cluster, the University offers a six-month hybrid program that prepares participants to interpret and apply EU AI regulations in practice. The training covers regulatory, technical, compliance and certification aspects in a unified system. The AI […]
October is European Cybersecurity Month – awareness is the first line of defense
On October 1st, the European Cybersecurity Month, the European Union’s annual campaign to raise awareness of the importance of digital security, will be launched again. The initiative aims to make citizens and organizations more prepared to navigate the digital space. Digitalization now permeates almost every aspect of life: from corporate operations to public services to everyday communication. […]
Cybersecurity Glossary: Zero Trust, SOCaaS, and IT/OT Segmentation Made Easy
Cybersecurity news and professional materials often feature terms that seem complicated at first glance, but the logic behind them is simple to explain. Below, we present three frequently mentioned concepts in plain language. Zero Trust – “we automatically trust no one and nothing” The traditional network security model assumed that whatever is inside the corporate network is trustworthy, […]
AI opens a new front in cybersecurity
The development of artificial intelligence is not only transforming business and technological processes, but also the world of cybersecurity. AI tools create new opportunities for both attackers and defense professionals, while the secure operation of automated systems is becoming increasingly important. AI has also appeared on the side of cyberattacks With the help of artificial intelligence, attackers can create faster and larger volumes of […]
IV. Alverad–Bánki International Cybersecurity and Research and Development Conference
The Alverad–Bánki International Cybersecurity and Research and Development Conference, organized jointly by Alverad Technology Focus Kft. and the Bánki Faculty of Óbuda University, will be held for the fourth time in a hybrid format on October 20, 2026, in connection with the Cybersecurity Month programs. The event will be held in Hungarian and English. The aim of the conference is to present the latest domestic and international research […]
NIS2: the most common misconceptions
Since the introduction of the NIS2 Directive, there have been many misunderstandings among businesses about who it applies to and what compliance actually means. These misconceptions can also cause serious risks – as it is estimated that nearly four thousand businesses in Hungary fall under the scope of the regulation. “This only affects critical infrastructure” The reality is much broader than this. NIS2 does not […]
Cybersecurity Glossary: MFA, Backup, and Encryption Made Simple
There are terms that appear in almost every cybersecurity advice, yet many people only have a superficial understanding of what they really mean. The following three concepts are among the most basic, yet most effective, protection tools. MFA – not just one key MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication) means that it is not enough to enter just one thing – typically a password – to log in, […]
Introducing H1 Systems Ltd. – Hungarian-designed data centers at the forefront of the world
H1 Systems Kft., a 100 percent Hungarian-owned company, is a member of the Hungarian Cybersecurity Cluster. The company has three decades of experience in the field of building technology and data center solutions and has now become an internationally recognized player in the design and operation of critical IT infrastructure. The history of H1 Systems began in the early 1990s as a window film company, which has now grown into a multi-business group with billions in revenue […]