ARTEC IT Solutions Warns Against Exclusive Dependence on Traditional IT Security Measures

Karben, 17th August 2021 – The recent attack on a district in Saxony-Anhalt, leading to a local state of emergency, is unfortunately not a one-off. Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting local authorities, cities, and public institutions in Germany. Frequently, these attacks employ so-called "ransomware", which encrypts files with the aim of extorting money. Even though a ransom payment (whose effectiveness is questionable at best) was sidestepped in the referenced case, the subsequent costs and damages from system downtime, staff unavailability, and potential data losses in such situations are often immense. Sometimes, public life is greatly impacted – for instance, in the impacted district, it was impossible to register vehicles for several weeks.

Traditional Safeguarding Methods Often Inadequate

ARTEC IT Solutions, an expert in data security and data management solutions, cautions against solely depending on traditional IT security provisions. Standard defence mechanisms are geared towards overseeing IT systems and unearthing attacks, which, in reality, tend to be successful only against familiar attack methodologies. Yet, the most vital asset – the data itself – is occasionally insufficiently shielded. Data lingers within reach and at risk in the continual competition between malware and anti-malware solutions.

EMA Cyber Defence Renders Data Impervious to Attacks

ARTEC IT Solutions takes protection mechanisms a stride further with EMA Cyber Defence. This solution, devised wholly in Germany, ensures that a copy of the data is kept in a "data vault" that attackers cannot access. The data becomes "invisible" and, as a result, is impervious to cyberattacks. In the event of a ransomware attack, the loss of data through encryption is prevented. Complete productivity and operational readiness can be swiftly reinstated, as required data can be recouped in a very short time. EMA Cyber Defence is built upon patented encryption processes and can be deployed either on-site or as a pure cloud service.

Complimentary, Secure Cloud Storage for Public Organisations

To assist communities, municipalities, and districts in combating cyber threats, ARTEC IT Solutions is now offering public institutions up to 1 TB of complimentary cloud storage in a secure, ARTEC-owned data centre. This grants the ability to store vital data in a safeguarded location in accordance with GDPR. Parties who are interested can get in touch via info@artec-it.de for more details or utilise the contact form on the ARTEC website.