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Do companies neglect their data?

 Bernd Steinkühler:I don't always know what's going on. The biggest threat is the regular connection of devices to the Internet. If there is a sensitive architecture behind the device, for example, a water treatment plant, this inattention can have serious consequences. If cybercriminals stop the pumps, thousands will be left without water. That is why penetration tests are important for discovering breaches in architecture. However, until recently, such tests have not been performed consistently. These inattentive practices are increasingly being reconsidered by more and more companies, and IT security is gaining in importance. For banks, become the most important topic. The entire architecture developed in this field is computer secured. As service providers, we secure data transport paths by rigorously enforcing encryption. This means that there are no attack vectors on the internet. If anyone wanted to, could they be 100% protected from cyber attacks? Technicians are well-v...

Train employees in cybersecurity

The weakest link in a security system is the human. Cybercriminals have developed sophisticated phishing and social engineering schemes to trick users into relinquishing confidential account information, leading to a breach. It is important to regularly train and remind employees to be on the lookout for telltale signs of phishing scams.  Other safety training topics should include:  Creating strong passwords Detecting phishing emails  Safe browsing practices  Protecting confidential corporate information  Declining suspicious downloads  But regular training and reminders are still not enough. In addition, you must implement randomized, unannounced tests. Send fake phishing emails to your employees, following the traditional elements of a phishing email. Then, identify who clicked on your fake email and offer training courses. This will help you to disseminate training information to the employees who need it most. A data center technician should answer qu...