Meeting of the Federal Commission on Cybersecurity – Current developments in digital security in Germany
On Thursday, November 27, 2025, the Federal Commission on Cybersecurity met at Deloitte Greenhouse, Kurfürstendamm 23, 10719 Berlin. The event brought together leading experts from business, government, research, and technology to discuss key issues relating to digital security in Germany.
The GRAEF Group also closely followed the developments at this meeting, as cybersecurity is a crucial component of modern security architectures—especially in conjunction with access control, building security, and digital identities.
EU ID Wallet, open source, and digital identity
The Federal Expert Commission dealt with several security and future-related issues that will have a significant impact on businesses, public authorities, and citizens in the coming years.
EU ID Wallet – new standards for digital identities in Europe
The EU ID Wallet is a major step toward uniform European identity solutions.
The meeting highlighted opportunities and challenges, including:
- secure mobile identity verification
- Use in government agencies, business, and everyday life
- technical and organizational requirements
- possible impacts on existing identity and access systems
This topic is particularly relevant for the GRAEF Group, as digital identities are increasingly merging with physical access solutions.
Open source in administration – greater transparency, fewer dependencies
Another focus was on the role of open source software in government systems.
The main topics were:
Cost advantages and independence from individual providers
greater transparency in security mechanisms
better integration opportunities
Challenges in maintenance, certification, and operation
Open source offers great opportunities, but must be used responsibly in security-critical areas.
Digital identity – the basis for modern services and secure processes
Digital identities are increasingly becoming the basic technology for many government and economic services.
The following topics were discussed:
trustworthy digital credentials
Integration into e-government processes
security requirements
Interfaces to private service providers
This also applies to the private sector, where secure identities are increasingly being incorporated into access control, building management, and AI-supported systems.
Federal Agency for Breakthrough Innovation and the Role of Disruptive Technologies
An important item on the agenda was the Federal Agency for Breakthrough Innovation, which deals with disruptive technologies, new security architectures, and the promotion of innovative companies.
The focus was on:
rapid development of security-related technologies
Promoting radical digital innovation
Opportunities for German companies
Interfaces to cybersecurity requirements
The agency's findings have significant implications for future safety and technology standards.
KIWICO service provider network: Collaborations for better safety standards
Finally, the KIWICO service provider network was presented—an association of experts, academic institutions, and companies working together on digital security solutions.
The following topics were discussed:
- Exchange between business and administration
- common security standards
- networked services in the field of AI and digital processes
- Potential for more efficient and secure digitization
Such networks are essential for identifying security gaps at an early stage and quickly disseminating best practices.
Significance for the GRAEF Group and our customers
The topics discussed at the meeting reflect developments that also shape our daily work.
As a provider of modern security and building technology in Berlin and Brandenburg, the GRAEF Group is closely monitoring these advances:
- Digital identities are increasingly becoming part of modern access control.
- Cybersecurity is an integral part of any security solution.
- Open source elements influence integration processes
- AI-based analysis and automation are becoming more important
- Government regulations define new standards, which we take into account at an early stage.
Our customers benefit from the fact that we actively incorporate cybersecurity trends into our project planning—for future-proof and reliable security solutions.
