Cyber ​​security: Companies in Germany have to finally act!

Cyber ​​security: Companies in Germany have to finally act!

What's going on in the world of cyber security? Niels Buck, deputy general manager of the DSLV Federal Association of Spedition and Logistics, has found some clear words. In a recent post on Dispo.cc he makes it clear that there is a need for action. Many companies have pushed cyber security to the long bank for a long time and only take care of the appropriate measures after an incident. They are particularly vulnerable to freight, routes and storage locations with their sensitive data.

Beuck, who actively works on an international guide to cyber security, recommends that this topic must become a top priority. Awareness training and regular training for employees are essential building blocks to make companies more resistant to cyber attacks. Interestingly, many companies are often underestimated for many companies, especially the targeted gripping of planned transports. Peter Wachinger from Oskar Schunck GmbH & Co. KG shows that, according to the Allianz Risk Barometer, cyber risks are the greatest threat to companies in Germany.

The danger from cyber attacks

cyber attacks are not an isolated case - they are a problem worldwide that also affects Germany. The location is on Security-insider.de where we find out that Germany often compared to other countries lag behind. Here entrepreneurs and also society are required to take digital security seriously. Many companies weigh themselves in false security while following naive security approaches. The western world is in the cyber war, while specialists migrate abroad to the IT area, as they are often underpaid in this country for their skills.

The fact that Angela Merkel's statement about the Internet is still relevant as a "new territory" shows the passivity with which many companies act in dealing with cyber risks. The danger from ransomware, phishing emails and counterfeiting is often not taken seriously, which makes companies susceptible.

digital resilience and modern approaches

How can companies strengthen their resilience against cyber attacks? One key to this is to become aware of the risks and actively evaluate them. This topic was also made by Prof. Dr. Dennis-Kenji Kipker, who spoke on the role of cyber security for small and medium-sized companies on the cyber-proof future day. His presentation can be found on Transfer-kyberersicherheit.de . Many SMEs neglecting fundamental aspects of cybersecurity and as a current study by the TÜV shows, they overestimate their defense opportunities.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly important, both for defense and for cybercriminals when optimizing their attacks. The NIS2 directive calls for the use of innovative technologies for cyber defense. Increased awareness of cyber security must be established in the company, often the management team shows the best example.