Research

Our research focuses on civilian and homeland security issues. From counter-terrorism and intelligence policies to social resilience and economic aspects of security, BIGS takes on topics that are at the center of the enduring conflict between liberty, security and prosperity. We analyze homeland security policies from a local (i.e. Brandenburg), German as well as an international perspective.

Availability of Cash in Crisis and Emergencies – Lessons from Abroad

  • December 2022
  • Paul Glöckner, Esther Kern, Johannes Rieckmann
  • Number 11 Policy Paper
  • BASIC – Resilience of Cash Supply – Security Concepts for Emergency and Crisis Situations

In the event of a natural or man-made disaster, a power outage, or a failure of the IT and communications network, electronic payment systems can no longer function. In this […]

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Sicherheit ist emotional

  • November 2022
  • Paul Glöckner
  • Contribution

in: Jahrbuch der deutschen „Sicherheitswirtschaft 2022“. Die Rolle der Sicherheitswirtschaft in der Sicherheitsarchitektur Deutschlands. Stefan Bisanz, Dr. Christian Endreß, Uwe Gerstenberg, Dr. Tim. Stuchtey (Hrsg.). ISBN: 978-3-00-073594-3. Security Explorer, Essen. […]

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Supply Chain Security

  • Alexander Szanto
  • Contribution

in: Jahrbuch der deutschen „Sicherheitswirtschaft 2022“. Die Rolle der Sicherheitswirtschaft in der Sicherheitsarchitektur Deutschlands. Stefan Bisanz, Dr. Christian Endreß, Uwe Gerstenberg, Dr. Tim. Stuchtey (Hrsg.). ISBN: 978-3-00-073594-3. Security Explorer, Essen. […]

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Cyber Supply Chain Attacks

  • September 2022
  • Esther Kern, Alexander Szanto
  • Number 10 Policy Paper
  • CyberFactory#1

A chain is only as strong as its weakest link. This phrase is often heard when talking about the level of security of supply chains. However, many companies do not […]

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