Data Security

Data security lies in your hands – ensure adequate protection through suitable measures.

What does Data Security mean?

Data security refers to all technical and organizational measures to protect information and systems of any kind against manipulation, eavesdropping, loss, and other dangers. Data security is ensured through a variety of measures at different levels, such as procedural instructions for critical processes, firewalls, backups, and penetration tests.

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All blog articles on the subject of Data Security

Hannah Schneider

Published on 31.03.2022 in the category Data Security published.

Better Safe Than Sorry: On the Secure Side with a Backup

March 31 is World Backup Day. It serves as a reminder to ensure the security of your own data through backups. We show you how. (read more)

Backup • Data Security Business Continuity Management (BCM) Incident Response IT Risk Management Encryption

Thomas Schmitt

Published on 12.08.2021 in the category Data Security published.

Secure with a System: Do I Need an Information Security Management System?

Do I need ISO 27001, IT-Grundschutz, TISAX, and VdS 10000? With an Information Security Management System (ISMS), companies ensure long-term security. (read more)

BSI-Grundschutz Business Continuity Management (BCM) DSGVO Information Security Officer ISIS12 ISMS ISO 27001 VdS 10000

Andreas Sperber

Published on 09.10.2019 in the category Data Security published.

Cold Boot Attack: Farewell Disk Encryption

aramido demonstrates the current state of the Cold Boot attack and shows how disk encryption can be bypassed. (read more)

Advanced Persistent Threats (APT) Bitlocker Cold Boot Data Theft Data Carrier Digital Forensics • IT Forensics FileVault Hardening Cryptology • Cryptography LUKS Encryption

Andreas Sperber

Published on 13.10.2016 in the category Data Security published.

Ransomware: Pay the Ransom or Not?

Negotiating with extortionists makes you vulnerable. In the event of a cryptotrojan infection, should the ransom be paid or not? (read more)

Advanced Persistent Threats (APT) Cryptolocker Cryptowall • CryptoDefense CryptXXX • UltraCrypter Encryption Trojan • Cryptotrojan Incident Response Jigsaw • CryptoHitman Locky Malware Petya Ransomware Social Engineering TeslaCrypt Trojan Encryption

Andreas Sperber

Published on 27.09.2016 in the category Data Security published.

Workshop: IT Security for SMEs at IHK Gießen-Friedberg

IT security expert Andreas Sperber speaks at IHK Gießen-Friedberg on October 6, 2016, on the topic of IT Security for SMEs and presents possible approaches. (read more)

Advanced Persistent Threats (APT) Data Theft Incident Response IT Risk Management Training Workshop Company Event Economic Espionage

Armin Harbrecht

Published on 03.08.2016 in the category Data Security published.

More IT Security Needed for Hotels

IT security is a critical issue for hotels. The IT Security for Hotels initiative helps protect credit card data and WLAN networks. (read more)

Data Theft Defacement Encryption Trojan • Cryptotrojan Incident Response IT Risk Management Security Audit Company

Armin Harbrecht

Published on 01.07.2016 in the category Data Security published.

What Hotels Need to Consider When Handling Credit Card Data

As a collection point for vast amounts of personal data, hotels are in the crosshairs of criminals. We explain what hoteliers must do to protect their guests' data. (read more)

Best Practice Guide Data Theft E-Mail PCI-DSS Security Audit Company WLAN

Andreas Sperber

Published on 14.06.2016 in the category Data Security published.

Infection by a Cryptovirus

In the aramido security laboratory, we infected ourselves with a ransomware trojan and show what a cryptolocker would do to your data. (read more)

Advanced Persistent Threats (APT) Cryptolocker Cryptowall • CryptoDefense CryptXXX • UltraCrypter Encryption Trojan • Cryptotrojan Incident Response Jigsaw • CryptoHitman Locky Petya Ransomware TeslaCrypt Trojan Encryption Virus

Armin Harbrecht

Published on 09.06.2016 in the category Data Security published.

Help, My Computer Is Being Held Hostage! The Ransomware Crisis Plan.

What should be done in the event of an infection with ransomware? The aramido crisis plan assists with ransomware incident response. (read more)

Best Practice Guide Checklist • Cheat Sheet Cryptolocker Cryptowall • CryptoDefense CryptXXX • UltraCrypter Digital Forensics • IT Forensics Encryption Trojan • Cryptotrojan Incident Response Jigsaw • CryptoHitman Locky Malware Ransomware TeslaCrypt Trojan

Armin Harbrecht

Published on 21.05.2016 in the category Data Security published.

Kidnapping 2.0 - Ransomware on the Rise

Cryptotrojans cause significant damage to companies. With the article series on ransomware, aramido reports on the background of the acute threat situation. (read more)

Bitcoin Cryptolocker Cryptowall • CryptoDefense CryptXXX • UltraCrypter Encryption Trojan • Cryptotrojan Jigsaw • CryptoHitman Locky Malware Petya Ransomware TeslaCrypt Trojan Encryption