IT risk management

Who is liable if business-critical data is irretrievably lost? To make sure you never have to face that question, T-Systems offers expert advice on all aspects of IT risk management.

Protection of ICT infrastructures has been a major issue for many years – not surprisingly, considering the ongoing threat posed by viruses, Trojan horses, and hackers. But, in fact, it is often employees who cause the damage. According to Pricewaterhouse Cooper’s 2005 report on fraud, half of all business crime is committed by members of the affected company’s own staff. However, data is also at risk from events such as power or system outages, which can cause losses running into millions of euros.

Comprehensive protection needed

Despite the many hazards, businesses are often unaware of the consequences they may face if the worst comes to the worst. Customers, for instance, may bring claims for compensation for the resulting damages. And if found to have been negligent in their duties, directors and other senior managers face unlimited personal liability toward their employer for financial losses.

What is more, businesses in many countries are obliged by law to implement IT risk-management systems and to establish secure network infrastructures. In Germany, for example, these duties are defined in legislation governing telecommunications (TKG), publicly traded companies (Aktiengesetz), and transparency in business (KonTraG). We can help you get to grips with the complex legal and technical challenges involved. And we can work hand in hand with you to develop an effective, made-to-measure IT risk-management system for your organization. Contact us today.