Workplace stress caused by insufficient resources and negligence is the greatest risk factor. «….88% of participants recognize that digitization entails additional cyber risks, and that in addition to the visible opportunities, the invisible dangers are also growing. According to bsi.bund.de, only 29% of the institutions surveyed recognize cyber security and data protection as a competitive advantage…»
An example: after a local control room of the company had failed, it was clear that the computers were infected with ransomware. The trigger was the “smart” coffee machine, connected to the Internet, which independently ordered reorders. The coffee machine was not only connected to an isolated Wi-Fi network, but also to the network of the local control room. Endpoint Security, network segmentation and an Application Network Communication Control were missing.
“Best practice” for the systematic identification of risks is neutral risk assessment, which ensures systematicity and objectivity. The result is an overview of the potential dangers and a risk assessment for prevention measures:
Make your company future-proof with a data policy of trust for progress and innovation. It is a quality feature. It positively influences the success of the company and leads to greater employee satisfaction.
