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BSI
Abbreviation for Federal Office for Information Security
In short and in plain language
The BSI is the German federal office that deals with keeping data safe.
It puts out reports on the current state of things. It also gives advice and sets standards. One of them is a large guide to basic protection for computers.
Firms can use them as a guide. This helps them protect their website, email and backups.
Definition
The BSI is Germany's federal authority for information security. It publishes situation reports, recommendations and standards such as the IT baseline protection compendium. Businesses can use them as guidance when securing their website, email and backups.