Federal States & Municipalities

The Federal Republic of Germany sets high demands to the IT infrastructures and IT security in Germany and always acts as first mover when it comes to new technologies – not only on a national level. The administrations of the Federal States and Municipalities benefit from this. 

Large-scale innovative projects are developed and realised jointly between the Federation, the Federal States and the Municipalities. A first milestone for secure digital communication with authorities was set by the introduction of the electronic tax-declaration ELSTER, a showcase of e-government in the tax administration of the Federation and the Federal States. In the area of waste management, transport of hazardous waste is now being introduced on an electronic basis throughout the Federal States as well. And even though it might not be obvious at first glance, IT security plays a decisive role in this process as the electronic data sheets and proof of waste disposal must be exchanged confidentially, unaltered and legally binding, not only for the sake of the environment. Further examples for Germany’s innovative power are the project “De-Mail” – increasing internet security for all citizens – as well as platforms for citizens or the electronic ID featuring biometric data. secunet supports these projects and provides the essential components for IT-security – for the security of public authorities and the citizens of Germany. 

As the official security partner of the German government, secunet accompanies the Federation, the Federal States and the Municipalities on their way to a nationwide digital administration that is securely connected – with highly secure, modular solutions and know-how which confidently meets the requirements of modern administration.