The aim of the campaign is to increase companies’ cyber security awareness for a month and draw attention to the dangers lurking in the online space. The technological development of recent years has not only expanded the cooperation possibilities of companies and made work more flexible, but also created new data security challenges. Today, the tasks of a system administrator include not only the development of IT systems, but also ensuring corporate data protection, compliance with cyber security standards, and user awareness.
Cloud technology has opened up new horizons in work, but the risks have also increased
At the same time that the global expansion of home office and hybrid work began, cyber attacks against companies also increased significantly. This correlation highlights how unprepared companies were for cloud technology and unaware of the risks. Of course, in many places at the time, the transition was born out of compulsion, but according to the expert, the situation has not changed since then. Although companies are no longer constrained by tight deadlines in the transition to a new IT system, they still do not devote enough time and attention to the necessary security measures.
“Five years ago, the cloud was a specialty that company managers wanted to know. Demonstrations and references were requested, as this technology was not that widespread at the time. Then the pandemic came and changed everything. Suddenly, everything went to the cloud and companies were no longer interested in the background of the technology, the only important thing was to have it as soon as possible. And this is still the case today. Because of this, unfortunately, many companies misuse their IT systems and put their data at risk.”
– Balázs Kosztolánczy, the business development director of iSolutions Kft., which deals with business cloud services, reported on his experiences.
The EU creates cyber security with the NIS2 regulation
In recent years, data losses and cyber attacks have increased to such an extent among companies that it has already seriously endangered the economy. Recognizing this, the European Union imposed strict regulations in order to standardize the data management of companies. The importance of NIS2 lies in the fact that it enshrines in legislation the approach to IT and data management that guarantees the expected operational security of company IT systems, therefore familiarization with and adherence to this approach is a key issue for all companies in the long term.
In addition to prescribing the operation of systems and data management, NIS2 also pays significant attention to documentation. An example is the Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plan (BCDR), which is a strategic document that describes in detail how business activities can be restored after an unexpected IT disaster.
“Companies must prepare for the fact that in the future there will be strict standards for handling data. This is partly what the GDPR and NIS2 are about, and they will become more and more strict. Slowly but surely, the world is realizing that digital data is now of critical importance and that it will soon be regulated by law. For this, companies will need expert system operators who not only understand IT, but also see through business operations.”
– said Balázs Kosztolánczy, an expert in business IT systems.
The key to a quick return on investment for a new system is effective use
The introduction of cloud technology is a big step for many companies, but during practical use, the system’s potential is often not exploited. In order for an IT investment to pay off and for employees to be able to comfortably use the new tools, careful planning is essential. For this, it is necessary to select the appropriate system operating partner, for which it is important to request a demo and check the references. In addition, it is worth choosing an IT partner who also provides a comprehensive training program in addition to system implementation. This helps employees learn the new technology more easily and use the new system’s functions with confidence. In this way, not only will the technology be more efficient, but work can also become smoother, thanks to which the company can get the most out of its investment.
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Artificial intelligence is a big opportunity for companies, but it doesn’t hurt to be careful
Artificial intelligence holds huge opportunities for companies, as it can significantly facilitate everyday work processes. However, it is important to be conscious about which AI tools we use. If a company uses AI programs that are not specifically developed for business purposes, there is a risk of data loss. This is because such systems can use the company’s data assets during machine learning, and can even release the company’s data assets to other users. It is therefore essential that security and data protection receive special attention when using AI.
“Artificial intelligence today is like the cloud was 5-10 years ago. It’s very exciting and new and to some extent every company wants to take advantage of it. However, a careful attitude and the involvement of an expert partner are also important here. Today, AI integrations have also appeared in the business cloud systems of Google and Microsoft, which can be very useful if they are used well. So if a company gets the right support, it can forge a serious competitive advantage by using artificial intelligence.”
IT expert Balázs Kosztolánczy revealed.
Here are the most important steps for moving to a secure cloud
- Getting to know the cloud: Before introducing the new system, the most important thing is for managers and decision-makers to learn what the cloud can do, what it can be used for, and how it differs from the system used so far. A presentation where not only the system is explained, but also solutions to the company’s problems are most suitable for this. This helps the actors involved in the decision to understand what changes the transition can bring to the life of the company.
- Planning: Creating a detailed plan is key. In such cases, you have to think about correspondence, e-mail addresses, who uses which address, whether there are common or technical e-mail addresses, etc. The same is true for document management. Where does the company store the files? In what structure do you arrange them? Who gets what privileges? These are all aspects that are essential for creating data security.
- Project management: Proper management of the transition is also important. On the one hand, the IT company carrying out the transition must also communicate openly with the company about the steps of the project. On the other hand, the company’s management must also communicate well the changes taking place in the company and in the way of work to the employees. Colleagues need to see clearly what is happening now and what they can expect in the post-transition period.
- Set up tools: It is very important that the technical settings are also carried out by specialists instead of employees. It often happens that users are unable to properly configure their devices, which causes inconvenience during daily work. Therefore, it is essential that the device settings are also performed by experts.
- Transfer data: When a company moves to the cloud, all data and information must be imported into the right place. This process takes significantly longer than a day or two, as the folder structure and the data management protocol must also be defined. According to the expert, it is worth devoting enough time and attention to this step, because a significant part of cyber security standards affect this area.
- Regular education: Further training of employees is a continuous operation in order to keep them up-to-date with technological changes in the system. Since a modern cloud system is now updated daily with new settings and functions, it is also necessary to choose an IT partner who is up-to-date with the latest updates and can pass on his knowledge to the users.
“People need to understand that the cloud is not a new IT tool, but a huge technological shift compared to traditional systems. If a business puts energy into not only introducing it, but also understanding and learning to use the cloud, it will pay off many times over in business.”
– explained Balázs Kosztolánczy, the business development director of iSolutions Kft., which deals with business cloud solutions and system operation.
Source: www.technokrata.hu
