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Cybersecurity: what decision-makers should watch

Briefing: According to Germany's BSI, ransomware attacks are among the biggest threats to companies.

By the editors21 December 20225 min read

According to Germany's BSI, ransomware attacks are among the biggest threats to companies.

For executives, the main question regarding “Cybersecurity” is their own exposure: which costs, revenues and financing conditions depend on it, directly or indirectly?

A proven approach is to run scenarios and monitor leading indicators regularly. That puts decisions on a solid footing without reacting to every headline.

The debate around “Cybersecurity” is not new, but it has grown more urgent since 2022. The energy price shock, the turn in interest rates and geopolitical tensions have called many old certainties into question.

Economists and industry bodies assess the situation in different ways. Most agree, however, that reliable conditions for investment decisions are crucial.