Today, I participated as an IT consultant / IT service provider in the 38th Cyber Security Day at the Rheinforum in Wesseling.
Under the motto “Act now – understand cybersecurity and anchor it within your company”, the event offered many practical insights, particularly valuable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). 🛡️
The workshops and case studies of real cyber incidents were especially insightful. They highlighted the importance of having clear incident response plans:
👉 Who takes on which role in the event of an emergency?
👉 How is internal and external communication managed?
👉 And most importantly: How quickly can backups actually be restored?
Another key focus was on current threat scenarios – from phishing campaigns to ransomware and social engineering. It became very clear: attacks are becoming increasingly sophisticated, and any company can be affected. 🔐
Alongside the expert presentations, the opportunity to exchange ideas with other companies was a highlight. While many SMEs are already aware of the risks, documented processes and regularly tested plans are often still missing.
💡 My conclusion: With relatively little effort, SMEs can significantly strengthen their security – provided they take a structured approach, clearly define responsibilities, and practice regularly.
Through continuous professional development, I keep my expertise up to date in order to prepare companies for the latest threats and protect them sustainably. I am always available to support SMEs in building or optimizing their IT security strategies.
👉 How about your company – do you already have a clear incident response plan in place?
Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments below!