Coronavirus also affects IT security

To help contain the contagion, many German companies have also sent their employees to their home offices. This also creates new challenges in the area of IT security.

• The fact that more and more work is currently being done in the home office also creates new challenges in the area of IT security. The Federal Office for Information Security (Bundesamt für Sicherheit in der Informationstechnik / BSI) has therefore summarized the most important recommendations from the IT basic protection in an overview.
  • Homeoffice – Aber sicher! (Home office – but secure!)

• The BSI also warns against cybercriminals who are increasingly sending malware via email by using the keyword "Covid-19" and spreading false reports. 
  • Cyber criminals exploit Corona through false reports

• This means, that particular caution shall be taken. Please learn more on the page of CSOC. We have compiled the current processes for you. 
  • Increased protection measures required: Corona, computer viruses etc.