Production downtime

and the operating process are the biggest cost factors.

Every successful attack involves the disruption of operations. Be it through containment of the attack, threat analysis, or recovery - all of these require constraints.

Some attacks, such as ransomware, even completely paralyze production. Critical data is encrypted and (allegedly) only released after ransom payment. In the worst case, i.e., without preparation, this can lead to the destruction of production or operations.

A good preparation and disaster recovery strategy essential for survival! We will be happy to advise you on possible measures.

Cost recovery

Costs and effort for reconnaissance and recovery.

These include the labor and wage costs of the personnel involved in disaster recovery, also for experts who perform the security forensics analysis - so that after the recovery, you do not immediately become a victim of an attack again.

These costs are absolutely necessary and unavoidable. However, with good preparation, they can be minimized, as can the time required for recovery.

Data theft

Theft of proprietary data and secrets

The theft of protected proprietary data and secrets. Even if recovered, this data could already have fallen into foreign hands and caused significant damage to your company or its goals.

Here, it is even more important to focus not only on minimizing the impact but on preventing this situation from occurring in the first place.

This requires a wide range of preventive measures, which can affect all levels of your company.

Reputational damage

Reputational damage

This type of damage is also often hard to quantify. A successful attack can damage your reputation by publishing highly sensitive data, not only by the content of this data but also by the fact that data could be stolen from your inventory in the first place.

Likewise, so-called "supply chain" attacks can affect your customers and partners.

Here, too, prevention is the be-all and end-all. Preparing and hardening your infrastructure and employees is essential.

Payment of the ransom

For ransomware attacks

In ransomware attacks, as much or even all data as possible is encrypted and only released by paying a ransom. The release through the payment is not guaranteed at any time. Likewise, no one guarantees you will not become victims again, possibly even of the same gang.

We recommend being very well prepared and instead avoiding ransomware payments.

Indirect problems

Apart from the effects of an attack, a lack of IT security can also indirectly cause other problems:

Regulation

IT security requirements for product approvals have increased significantly in recent years. If they can no longer meet these standards, the damage could result from product recalls or discontinuation.

Fines

The loss of data worth protecting is rightly punished very severely! Not infrequently, 6-digit amounts are due. Prevention and implementation are therefore suitable measures good for you and your customers.