IT cyber security has become one of the most important topics for companies in Germany in recent years. Increasing digitization and networking have also greatly increased the attack surface for cyber criminals. According to a study conducted by the Bitkom digital association in 2022, more than 90 % of German companies have been affected by data theft, espionage or sabotage in the past two years. The damage runs into the billions.
Cyber criminals are developing increasingly sophisticated methods to penetrate companies' IT systems and steal confidential data or paralyze computer systems. Hacker attacks can have devastating consequences for companies, even threatening their very existence. Not only direct damage and extortion are a problem, but also loss of image and trust among customers and business partners.
Comprehensive IT security measures have become indispensable to protect against cyber attacks. Firewalls, virus protection and regular backups are just as much a part of cyber security as training employees to increase security awareness. SMEs are particularly at risk, as they often lack the necessary expertise and financial resources for professional IT security.
A further increase and professionalization of cybercrime can be expected in the future. Companies are well advised to continuously adapt their IT security to new threat situations and to continue investing in preventive measures. Overall, defense against cyber risks will remain one of the central tasks for companies in Germany.
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