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Editorial Calendar 2025

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DNSSEC: Bridging the Trust Gap in the DNS Infrastructure

Trust starts with DNS. Patrick Ben Koetter of eco and sys4 AG breaks down why DNSSEC is essential for secure Internet infrastructure – and what's holding adoption back.

Domains

Reputation: It Isn’t Black or White

Sven Krohlas of Spamhaus explains how blocklists now use reputation scores and context for smarter filtering – making list choice a strategic, not just technical, decision.

DNS

Harnessing AI to Combat DNS Abuse: Towards a Safer Digital World

AI is transforming DNS Abuse response – faster, smarter, and more proactive. Su Wu, COO at iQ, explores how tech and human oversight combine for a safer digital world.

How to Prevent Email Abuse on Non-Sending Domains

Thomas Küchenthal, CTO of LEMARIT GmbH, on how you can protect your reputation, your customers, and your credibility with the right DNS entries.

Feature Email: Trust & Challenges

When E-Invoices End Up in Spam – Email Deliverability as a Challenge

E-invoicing becomes mandatory in Germany from 2025. But what if invoices land in spam? Qadir Rostamzada from eco explains why email deliverability is critical – and how CSA helps to ensure it.

Email: Trust & Challenges

The State of Email Authentication Technologies

Email security is crucial in 2025, yet most domains lack protection. Florian Vierke of Mapp Digital explains why SPF, DKIM, and DMARC matter – and what needs to change to close the gap.

Feature Domains

EuroISPA Sets the Course for a Stronger Digital Europe

EuroISPA’s 2025 General Meeting brought together a wide range of EU policymakers and digital leaders. Lars Steffen of eco highlights key actions toward a more sovereign, secure, and competitive digital Europe.

Email Best Practices

Best Practices in Email Marketing from an Anti-Spam Filter Perspective

Hornetsecurity’s Stéphane Decamps explains how marketers can stand out, build trust, and avoid being confused with spam.

Feature Interconnection

Shaping the Future of Transatlantic Digital Infrastructure

Ivo Ivanov, CEO of DE-CIX, spearheads the initiative at Atlantic Convergence 2025 – uniting global leaders in Lisbon to shape resilient, secure, and sustainable transatlantic digital infrastructure.

Feature Digital Infrastructure

Infrastructure, Interconnection, Innovation: What 30 Years Have Taught Us

Klaus Landefeld, Board Member for Infrastructure & Networks, eco Association, unpacks key lessons for today's digital leaders after 30 years of helping to shape Germany’s digital infrastructure, emphasizing innovation, strategic collaboration, and the push for sustainability.

Feature Email

Email Is Our Most Important Means of Communication

Explore the crucial role of email in our digital communication landscape and discover how enhancing email security can safeguard both personal and professional interactions. With increasing threats from sophisticated phishing attacks, Prof. Dr. Norbert Pohlmann of the eco Association explains why a secure email infrastructure is essential for protecting your vital communications.

Domains

Domain & Emails: Strengthening Your Digital Presence

Gherardo Varani, Head of Business Development at Freename, discusses the essential role of domain and email security in fostering business growth. With the increasing frequency of cyberattacks, businesses must adopt innovative strategies that integrate traditional methods with decentralized technologies for comprehensive protection.

Feature Email: Trust & Challenges

In Trust We Send – Securing Digital Communication Through Authentication

Protect your brand and enhance trust with email authentication. Sandra Schubert, Customer Success Manager, Certified Senders Alliance, on how SPF, DKIM, and DMARC can secure your communications against cyber threats.

Domains

Your own top-level domain: a decisive factor for the security of your IT infrastructure

Katrin Ohlmer, Founder & Managing Director of DOTZON GmbH, explores how owning your own top-level domain can boost security, independence, and digital identity.

Domains

Navigating the Future of Domain Registration and Brand Protection for New TLD Operators

With the next ICANN application round approaching in 2026, DomainCrawler founder Rickard Vikström explains why data – not assumptions – is the key to launching successful and sustainable TLDs.