Germany: Adopted BSI warning regarding Kaspersky anti-virus software
Description
Adopted BSI warning regarding Kaspersky anti-virus software
On 15 March 2022, the German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) published a warning regarding the anti-virus software products of Russian company Kaspersky Lab. The BSI emphasises that Russian military actions threaten the EU, NATO and Germany and that Russian IT providers such as Kaspersky could either collaborate with offensive operations or be subject to spying. Therefore, companies and organisations using Kaspersky products may be more vulnerable to cyber-attacks. Therefore, the BSI recommends replacing the anti-virus applications provided by Kaspersky with alternative products.
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Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Cybersecurity regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting, software provider: other software
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body
Complete timeline of this policy change
Key regulatory dimensions
Regulated subjects
The businesses, government agencies or individuals affected by this policy or regulatory change.
producer / supplier
1
Type
Private organisation
Economic activity
other service provider
Category
Firm-specific
consumer / buyer
2
Type
Private organisation
Economic activity
cross-cutting
Category
All
Policy change by business practice
The detailed activities within the scope of this policy or regulatory change.
software: other: sale
Regulatory tool
Preventive security requirement
Sanctions
Regulated subjects
1
2