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The Landesamt für Sicherheit in der Informationstechnik (LSI) is the central IT security authority of the Free State of Bavaria, which was founded as the first instance in Germany to combat the growing digitalization threat in public administration.[1][3] In an era where sensitive data from citizens, companies, and employees is increasingly processed digitally, the LSI protects the IT landscape of state and municipal administration at the highest professional level.[1]
The LSI takes over the active protection of state IT systems and acts as a powerful consulting partner for municipalities, public companies in the area of critical infrastructures (KRITIS), and the state administration.[1][3] A focus is on supporting , where experts help secure IT systems against attacks through regional events, individual consultations, and a free – including daily security advisories and protection notices.[4] For municipalities, the LSI has set a milestone: Over have been awarded, most recently to the municipality of Bodenwöhr.[3] The offer is complemented by the , which provide nationwide advice for citizens.[3] Cooperations, such as the "Smart Hospitals" project with the Universität der Bundeswehr, provide practical catalogs of measures for IT security improvement.[4]
The main mission of the LSI is: Citizens and companies should be able to trust that their data is secure with the Free State of Bavaria.[1] As the central point of contact, the authority follows a clear mission statement: Protection of public IT at a professional level through appreciative, cooperative interaction with state administration, municipalities, KRITIS operators, and citizens.[1] The president since January 2023 is Bernd Geisler, vice president Dr. Thomas Kaiser.[1] The organizational plan is oriented towards priorities such as system protection and consulting.[1]
Central location in Nürnberg – ideal due to transport connections, university landscape, IT companies, and the it-sa Messe – with branches in Würzburg and Bad Neustadt a.d.Saale.[2] As a modern employer, the LSI offers flexible working hours, freedom, and advancement opportunities, as presented at the Stuzubi Messe 2026.[3][7]
The LSI is strongly involved in cyber cooperation: In January 2026, it visited the VS-IT-Showroom of the Bundesamts für Sicherheit in der Informationstechnik (BSI) in Freital to deepen federal cooperation.[3] The Warning and Information Service continuously provides target groups with threat situations.[6] Sustainability goals in the classical sense (e.g., environment) are not explicitly addressed; instead, the long-term resilience of digital infrastructures is the focus – essential for a sustainable digitalization of Bavaria without data loss or failures.[1][4]
The LSI positions itself as a pioneer of cybersecurity, which advances Bavaria: From proactive warnings to seal certifications, it creates trust in a networked world. With around 23 employees in key roles such as information security experts and press officers, it remains agile and future-oriented.[5]
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