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Did you already know? Cyber attacks are on the rise worldwide. Joking aside, of course you knew that. But did you also know that the German economy alone suffered over €200 billion in damage last year as a result of cyber attacks? The scale of the risk is often not clear. There is a well-known saying in IT: “If a company thinks it has never been attacked by hackers, it just hasn't realized it yet”. This applies regardless of the industry and size of the company. Here we explain in detail what damage is threatened.

IT is one of the causes of our ecological problems. It inevitably has an impact on the environment. At the same time, it is also a great source of hope. As the digital transformation progresses, the potential of IT to bring about lasting positive change to our processes, our consciousness and our society is growing. Companies are also increasingly being called upon to set up and operate their IT in a sustainable way. The keyword is: Green IT.

‘Amateurs hack systems, professionals hack people’ - unfortunately, there is some truth to this quote. Technology alone can only protect all data to a limited extent. When cyber criminals attack the ‘human’ weak point, security awareness is required. We want to take a closer look at why this IT security awareness should be a particular focus.

Holidays at last! We're in the middle of summer. Sun, beach, holidays ... But what does the holiday season actually mean for IT security? Cyber security is already a challenge during normal operations. But during the holiday period, processes, procedures and staffing levels are often reduced to a minimum. Many companies are unaware of the dangers this entails. This time of year is always a time of risk and attack in IT. Our top 5 tips for an IT-safe holiday period.

Digitalisation, data protection, transformation ... these are just a few terms from a huge pool of buzzwords. They make us realise that IT is moving at an ever-increasing pace. IT is constantly developing and changing. This entails tasks: positioning yourself for the future, complying with guidelines, utilising digital potential and countering complexity with expertise. We want to bring some order to this situation. What are the really relevant challenges in IT? Our top 5 at a glance.

AI + ChatGPT = hype! The chatbot from OpenAI can write song lyrics, do homework or design TV programmes. It seems as if artificial intelligence has arrived in the mainstream for the first time. Within a very short space of time, everyone agreed: this is the future. But is ‘the future’ safe from cyber criminals?