Tag: executives

Almost half of IT managers in German industrial companies believe that the measures designed to protect against cyber attacks are inadequate, according to the results of a recent study. Industrial control and the IoT sector are particularly at risk. In a recent survey of IT managers in German industry, less than half (46 percent) were convinced that the economy is adequately protected against cyber attacks. Less than a third (29 percent) said they are really familiar with the cyber security regulations and standards relevant to their industry; a quarter do not know them at all...

Managers’ misjudgment increases cyber risk

August 28, 2024

A new study shows that managers are more confident about the company's cyber security than their IT security experts. There are often gaps in the knowledge of vulnerability management at the top. C-level decision-makers outside of IT sometimes have significant gaps in knowledge and a lack of awareness when it comes to cyber risks. But CISOs also tend to view these risks in a surprisingly one-sided way. This is shown by a recent study by the technology company Ivanti on cyber risk management in companies. Perspective Risk awareness Technological developments, the increasing sophistication of cyber criminals and the increase in attack surfaces due to interconnected systems are increasing the threat posed to companies. A…

NIS 2: Too little support from management

July 14, 2024

The NIS 2 Directive aims to achieve a high common level of cybersecurity in the European Union. Member states must ensure that organizations in 15 industry segments take appropriate measures to manage the risks to the security of network and information systems. A new study by Zscaler examines the current status of the implementation of NIS 2. The results of a survey of 875 IT executives in Europe show a discrepancy between the confidence of European organizations that they will achieve compliance with the regulations by the deadline of October 17th this year and the…

Cyber resilience: Top management is in demand

March 8, 2024

In 2024, cyber resilience will be a big topic at the management level. Because data backup is the basis for the continuity of business processes. AI as a feasible and practical technology will play an important role. The following trends will play an important role in 2024 in implementing cyber resilience in companies technically and organizationally: Trend 1: AI and ML will become viable and affordable technologies Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) will become a reality for many companies from upper mid-sized companies onwards into a tangible and exploitable technology to maintain data security and data availability. AI can always...

Executives don’t take cybersecurity too seriously

3 January 2024

More than a third of German managers have shared their password with someone outside their own company. A recent study shows how relaxed managers are about cybersecurity. Security provider Ivanti has presented the results of the Executive Security Spotlight Report. The study deals with security behavior specifically at the C-level in the company. Although this group of people is constantly in the focus of spear phishing or whaling actors, executives are surprisingly relaxed when it comes to cybersecurity. Managers are often the target of threats. The main sticking point: Due to their management tasks, they are often given extensive access rights...

Managers: poorer cybersecurity awareness

25 November 2023

Over half of German companies have already fallen victim to a cyber attack. According to a survey, senior managers are often more vulnerable to phishing attacks than their employees. The average click rate for managers is 60 percent higher than for other user groups. Although cybersecurity awareness is increasing among managers, they are still more susceptible to false clicks on phishing emails. According to research from SoSafe, Europe's leading platform for security awareness and training, 55 percent of German security managers say their top management's focus on IT security has increased compared to last year...

Cyber resilience: Insufficiently prepared despite fear of attacks

13 November 2023

In a study, managers from the areas of security and IT operations commented on cyber resilience in their company. The majority expect an attack. Commvault has released a new IDC report commissioned by Commvault entitled “The Cyber-Resilient Organization: Maximum Preparedness with Bullet-Proof Recovery Survey.” In this report, IDC surveyed more than 500 security and IT operations executives worldwide to get an up-to-date overview of how organizations perceive modern security threats and how they are strengthening their cyber resilience. The key findings of this report can be summarized in…

Study: CIOs & Digital Transformation

3. February 2021