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Committed IT admins as a risk factor
Committed IT admins as a risk factor

Even cybersecurity experts who spend all day dealing with nothing but IT security have trouble keeping up with the latest developments. How are IT admins supposed to ensure cybersecurity for their company? It is time for management to take responsibility for IT security, create space for an honest analysis of the situation and for committed IT admins to admit the limits of their own resources. Those familiar with Greek tragedy know that pride comes before a fall. What concerned the peoples of antiquity is unfortunately also often played out in modern German companies and...

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Cybersecurity is gaining priority at the executive level
Cybersecurity is gaining priority at the executive level

A software company's survey of IT and cybersecurity professionals showed that companies are willing to spend more money on cybersecurity. New security tools are a challenge for employees, but they also relieve the burden. AI hype and regulatory pressure determine selection criteria for software solutions for information and cybersecurity. New security incidents are reported every day and several new regulations on IT security are on the horizon: the pressure on companies to give IT security a higher priority is growing. This is reflected in the resources they invest in information and cybersecurity. Last year, only 37 percent of those surveyed did exactly that...

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IT security: How cyber resilience changes processes
IT security: How cyber resilience changes processes

Digitalization is changing corporate cultures. More and more data is available in real time, faster and faster. But digitalization affects not only productive applications, but also data security and data backup. How can IT security be implemented and who is responsible for it? IT matter = management matter? This is not just an empty phrase, but a reality. IT is no longer just a digital desk or an extended workbench. Information and the availability of digitized processes are the basis for corporate success and are therefore central strategic components in the corporate context. At the same time, in times of increasing uncertainty and cybercriminal activities, a…

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NIS2 Directive: Communicating implementation with managers
NIS2 Directive: Communicating implementation with managers

A free white paper helps CISOs to speak the language of managers in order to advance the implementation of the NIS2 directive in the company and enforce compliance. The German federal government has set the course for the national implementation of the NIS2 directive. The federal cabinet has agreed on a draft law that must now go through parliament. It is therefore high time to deal with the requirements. The IT security manufacturer ESET has published a new white paper on the NIS2 directive. "NIS2 - The countdown has begun: How to promote awareness and implementation among managers" offers IT security managers...

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Zero Trust: Germany lags behind in introduction
Zero Trust: Germany lags behind in introduction

A recent study compared the implementation of zero trust and encryption infrastructures in different countries. Increasing cyber risks are the most important reason for the introduction of zero trust. The Entrust Cybersecurity Institute has published the results of an international survey on the introduction of zero trust and encryption infrastructures in 2024. The eighteenth Entrust study, conducted annually by the Ponemon Institute, explains the most important reasons and obstacles to the implementation of zero trust strategies in different countries. It turned out that companies in Germany are comparatively hesitant. Zero trust concepts are a necessity "With the increase in costly security breaches...

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Cyber ​​resilience: Leadership is the key driver
Cyber ​​resilience: Leadership is the key driver

In a new study on cyber resilience, over 70% of respondents said leadership influence is crucial. Less than half of companies believe they can cope with a cyber attack. A recent study from Palo Alto Networks and IDC shows that there is a consensus among the 735 companies surveyed in EMEA and LATAM about the critical importance of cyber resilience for businesses. The influence of senior management is becoming increasingly important: 72 percent of all respondents say that senior management are the main driving force in focusing on cyber resilience. Only…

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Management wants to invest in IT security solutions
Management wants to invest in IT security solutions

A current survey of company management shows that almost a third want to invest in additional IT security solutions. According to the Sophos management study, the staff for IT security should also be increased and IT security should become part of the corporate strategy. The topic of cyber security is now of strategic importance for many companies due to the professionalization of cyber crime and the increased threat situation. Is this also reflected in day-to-day business and which security measures are at the top of the priority list for company decision-makers? Sophos investigated this question as part of its current management study. The results show that the…

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