How to Protect Yourself from Cyber Attacks
42 POSITIV 2/2024
BUSINESS
When was the Cyber Defense Program
(Kyberobrana.cz) established. What led
AMSP ČR to create it?
Pavel Vokáč: The program was established
at the end of last year. Its primary ambition
is to help hundreds of thousands of SMEs in
the Czech Republic face new cybersecurity
challenges. A poorly managed cyber
attack can have fatal consequences
for entrepreneurs, which we aim to prevent.
The digital literacy of many SMEs is not
the best, so we are looking for ways
to mitigate risks in their businesses, with
cybersecurity being one of them.
What does the program offer?
Pavel Vokáč: We are building and operating
a unique educational concept and platform
for cybersecurity to increase awareness
and preparedness of companies and
entrepreneurs to face cyber threats.
The program is sponsored by AMSP ČR
as a key element of the Year of New Energy
2024 project. Our main partner is inQool,
whose CEO Tibor Szabó participates in
events where he shares information and
know-how about cybersecurity.
Tibor Szabó: The program contributes to
building a safe and modern Czech Republic
by protecting and educating SMEs about
cybersecurity, as they are among the most
vulnerable due to their low IT maturity.
It provides them with expert know-how and
prepares them for effective defense against
cyber threats. Everyone needs education in
cybersecurity. It's crucial to realize this before
it's too late.
How do you, as a representative
of the Cyber Defense Program
(Kyberobrana.cz), approach
collaboration with insurance companies
and providing cyber risk insurance? How
could such collaboration contribute to
the protection of SMEs in the Czech
Republic?
Pavel Vokáč: We definitely build on a tradition
of cooperation with insurance companies
and their services for SMEs. I can mention
the classic "liability insurance for members
of statutory bodies," but here we are talking
about a new experience – understanding
cybersecurity within a secure company
ecosystem (cyber attacks can realistically
cripple a company's core business, affecting
its very existence). Just like in everything you
do, cybersecurity is good, valid, and functional
if you follow the rules, recommendations,
and have at least a tactical strategy for your
company, IT, and employees. Since this is not
a common knowledge competency among
SMEs, we focus on delivering awareness
and preparedness. Our expert partners
(insurance companies) then implement their
service, delivering their product.
Tibor Szabó:I would say that all members
of the Cyber Defense Program (Kyberobrana.
cz) are very positive about collaborating with
insurance companies and providing cyber
risk insurance. Through the AMSP ČR, we
plan to inform not only members but also
the wider public about the possibility of cyber
threat insurance. This collaboration could
significantly contribute to the protection
of SMEs in the Czech Republic by providing
an additional important tool in the fight
against cyber attacks. Cyber risk insurance
would become another pillar of protection,
enabling entrepreneurs and organisations
to better protect themselves and minimise
potential financial and reputational losses in
case of cyber incidents. This way, we want
to promote awareness of cyber threats and
emphasise the importance of data security
and prevention in a business environment.
Does the Cyber Defense Program
(Kyberobrana.cz) plan any form
of collaboration with insurance
How to Protect
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A poorly managed
cyber aack can have
fatal consequences for
entrepreneurs, which we
aim to prevent.
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