Democracy Under Pressure – Resilient Police
Cyberattacks on airports, hacking attacks on city administrations like the recent one in Ludwigshafen – hybrid threats are on the rise. Starting today, they will be discussed at the Federal Criminal Police Office's (BKA) autumn conference. The event is titled "Democracy Under Pressure – Resilient Police."
How investigators can improve
How investigators can improve is a two-pronged approach, says Manuel Atug, founder and spokesperson of the AG KRITIS – the Critical Infrastructure Working Group.
Pushing the boundaries of their powers
"Officers can improve by receiving better equipment, adequate personnel, and by occasionally pushing the boundaries of their powers." Furthermore, countermeasures must be taken to make it more difficult for attackers. Call for a unified approach: As valuable as federalism in Germany is, it also presents challenges, says Atug. "What we would like to see is the interior ministries and relevant authorities working together and truly pulling in the same direction. Unfortunately, we don't always see that happening everywhere." Manuel Atug explains his proposals regarding aviation security in a conversation with SWR Aktuell moderator Andreas Böhnisch.
