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To protect themselves from cyberattacks, SMEs also need a well thought-out security strategy. (Image: zVg \/ Dell Technologies)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Cyberattacks no longer affect only private individuals and large companies. Small and medium-sized enterprises are also increasingly being targeted by attackers. They represent attractive targets if they inadequately protect their IT infrastructure due to small IT budgets or a lack of security experts. In addition, many IT managers are busy with the normal operation of the IT infrastructure. SMEs often lack the know-how, time or even both for effective data protection and security.<\/p>\n

Cyberattacks on the rise<\/strong><\/h2>\n

This is even more true in times of crisis, as the Covid 19 pandemic clearly demonstrated. During the lockdown, working in a home office created entirely new challenges for corporate IT. Criminals used this circumstance for their own purposes. Three times as many incidents were reported to the National Cyber Security Center (NCSC) during certain weeks of the lockdown than before the outbreak of the pandemic.<\/p>\n

The attackers' methods range from social engineering to ransomware and phishing. Cyberattacks pose a serious threat to companies' IT systems, applications and data and can have serious consequences. In addition to a temporary failure of systems, data theft or espionage, a loss of trust among customers, damage to the company's image or financial losses can also result from the attack.<\/p>\n

Laying the foundation and taking proactive measures<\/strong><\/h2>\n

To prevent these scenarios, reliable and efficient storage solutions are essential as a basis for back-up and recovery as well as archiving. They allow short- to medium-term storage and, in the event of a loss, the recovery of data records. However, proactive measures must also be taken to protect the company's own data.<\/p>\n

Examples of such proactive measures include cyber security solutions to defend against malware attacks and software for identity and access management (IAM), i.e. for managing identities and their access rights. In combination, they block malicious attacks and protect data stored on servers (local or in the cloud), PCs, notebooks or mobile devices from cyber threats and access by unauthorized users.<\/p>\n

7 tips for a solid security strategy<\/strong><\/h2>\n

A comprehensive strategy for backup, recovery and archiving as well as the use of cybersecurity and identity & access management solutions are essential components for the security of IT systems and data in small and medium-sized enterprises. SMEs can additionally increase their security with the following measures:<\/p>\n