# it-sa 2026 cybersecurity trade fair

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/it-sa-2026-cybersecurity-trade-fair
> Updated: 2026-10-27T09:45:17.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The it-sa trade fair in Nuremberg, Germany, opened with a record-breaking number of more than 1,000 exhibitors. Industry discussions at the event focused on the escalating threat landscape, particularly the use of artificial intelligence to increase phishing attacks, as well as themes such as digital sovereignty, OT security, and Zero Trust.

During the event, genua GmbH showcased specialized IT security solutions aimed at protecting critical infrastructure (KRITIS). Their offerings included hardware-based and virtualized security products meeting international standards, as well as ‘genudetect’, a distributed Network Detection & Response system designed for real-time automated cyber-attack detection.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-27: it-sa 2026 trade fair opens in Nuremberg with record exhibitors

The it-sa IT security trade fair in Nuremberg has opened with a record-breaking 1,000 exhibitors focusing on AI-driven threats, cyber resilience, and digital defense.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/it-sa-2026-trade-fair-opens-in-nuremberg-with-record-exhibitors

### 2026-10-25: genua presents IT security solutions for critical infrastructure at it-sa 2026

genua GmbH presented specialized IT security solutions for critical infrastructure and confidential computing at the it-sa 2026 expo in Nuremberg, Germany.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/genua-presents-it-security-solutions-for-critical-infrastructure-at-it-sa-2026

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