secion's assessment of the security threats to companies following the outbreak of the war in Ukraine
by Tina Siering
Due to the war in Ukraine, secion provides an assessment of the threat situation for companies and examines the question of whether increased Russian attacks on companies in Germany, Austria and Switzerland can be identified. There is currently no evidence of an acute increase in the threat posed by Russian state actors in Western Europe, but there is increased public awareness of these cyberattacks. In addition, "third-party actors" are creating a new dynamic.
More than half of the companies surveyed in the Ivanti study suffer from a lack of staff - especially in the area of IT specialists. A representative survey by Bitkom is even more dramatic: here, seven out of ten companies state a shortage of IT specialists. For the available IT experts in the companies, this means: more work with less time. Successfully carried out cyber attacks are thus detected more slowly, insufficiently combated and at the same time phishing attacks occur more frequently. A real vicious circle is brewing on the horizon of digitalisation. What solutions are there?
Detect anomalous behaviour patterns in the network: Why anomaly early detection is crucial for your IT security
by Svenja Koch
The constantly growing number of cyber attacks makes it clear that an IT security early warning system for the defence against cyber threats is becoming increasingly important. Such a system can be implemented with the help of network monitoring and anomaly detection. However, the basis for an efficient implementation is to ensure the complete control and analysis of the data.
There are a variety of cyber threats to corporate information security. Some of them are characterized by their particularly high threat potential or an insidious infection path. Other threats are difficult to detect and that is why they are so dangerous. This article looks at the five most dangerous cyber threats to network security today - and which defense techniques are effective.
Read more … The top 5 network security threats - and how to successfully fend them off!
How high should my IT security budget actually be?
by Svenja Koch
Do you actually know how high your IT security budget needs to be to ensure comprehensive security for your company? Which parameters drive up the costs for IT security, and where can you possibly save and optimize? In this article, you will learn which risks you should not ignore under any circumstances when determining your IT security budget.
Read more … How high should my IT security budget actually be?
Virtually at the mercy of hackers: The IT security situation in public administration remains more than critical
by Svenja Koch
The headlines about successful cyber attacks are not coming to an end - on the contrary. The topic of IT security has become a central issue for companies, and most of those responsible have realised the dangers posed by hacker attacks. But what about the IT security situation in municipalities? Both financially and in terms of knowledge, the cyber security of cities in Germany often lags behind the minimum standards. With what consequences?
How do I protect my employees from ransomware in the home office? 10 valuable expert tips!
by Svenja Koch
The number of ransomware attacks has increased enormously in recent years. Due to the Corona pandemic, many employees still work from home. This situation has created new challenges for corporate IT security. Home office security vulnerabilities threaten both employees and the entire corporate network. 10 tips from our experts improve your ransomware protection and help to effectively close the home office security gaps.
Cyber attack successful - and now? The eight most important tips from our IT security experts!
by Svenja Koch
Cyber threats know no seasons, no country borders and no opening hours. By now, almost every company is at risk of becoming the target of a planned cyber attack. If you do not have a fully developed cyber emergency plan ready in your drawer, the consequences can be drastic. With our hacking attack tips, we would like to provide you with first aid in the event of a cyberattack. Find out here which measures you and your IT security should definitely take - and why the help of security experts is advisable if the worst comes to the worst.
IT security management: Why you should take care of it now at the latest and what matters!
by Svenja Koch
Cyber threats are omnipresent and can threaten the existence of companies - this is now widely known. At the same time, there are still glaring gaps in the area of IT security measures in many companies. IT security management aims to comprehensively prepare companies for potential cyber threats. The current and future IT security situation requires a broad and specialised set-up of IT security management. A guide with 5 important measures that should not be missing in any case!
Threat analysis, penetration testing & co: the versatile job of the cyber security analyst!
by Svenja Koch
The growing number of cyberthreats and cyberattacks is placing ever greater demands on IT security. This now affects all companies - from individual companies to global corporations - primarily due to the high degree of digitalisation. As a result, new professions in IT security are constantly emerging. One of these is the cyber security analyst. A profession with a lot of responsibility, good earning opportunities and, above all, a high degree of future security.