IT Compliance: Trend Micro publishes a new edition of its legal guide. This is the seventh edition to support IT managers and management with legal information.
Trend Micro presents the new edition of its legal guide. This supports companies with legal issues that need to be considered in the context of IT security. Not least due to the passing of the IT Security Act 2.0, the requirements for organizations in Germany have changed. What IT managers should consider, what challenges there are with critical infrastructures (KRITIS) and how the cloud remains secure in terms of IT compliance are the core topics of the seventh edition.
IT security law, data protection, IT fundamental rights
The new IT security law, data protection and the basic IT law not only present companies with technical, but also legal challenges. With the new edition of its guide on IT security and IT compliance in companies, the Japanese IT security provider has once again compiled and explained the most important legal information for German companies that is relevant to cyber security. In particular, the chapters on the IT Security Act 2.0 and legally secure cloud computing have been added or updated.
Innovations bring complexity with them
The extensive use of IT in companies harbors numerous risks: security gaps and data leaks, cyber attacks, data protection violations and misuse of IT systems by employees can have significant consequences for business activities and may even lead to criminal consequences or claims for damages against the company and management. IT managers are responsible for adhering to compliance regulations and must expect the consequences in case of doubt.
“IT security and IT compliance are of great importance in the context of corporate governance. They ensure that the managing director, board of directors or supervisory board can meet the relevant legal requirements and fulfill their obligations,” says Elize Horn-Zehetbauer, general counsel at Trend Micro. "We hope that with the latest edition of our guide, we can once again offer those responsible in companies a handout that will also help them to solve problems in practice in their everyday work."
Personal Liability?
Cyber attacks are increasing in light of an IT infrastructure that is becoming more and more complex. The COVID-19 pandemic in particular has shown how valuable cloud solutions and home office are on the one hand, but how they can also make companies more vulnerable to attacks. As a result, the topic of responsibility and in particular personal liability is increasingly becoming the focus of attention. In a new, practical case study, the guide specifically addresses the question of the liability of IT managers and board members in the event of misconduct. The guide is available as a free download.
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