Systematicity, protection and accessibility - the three assets of digital security
When the world, with the expansion of the Internet, comes closer in a good way, it comes closer in a negative way as well. Over the past ten years, as digital services have become more widespread, information security threats and vulnerabilities have increased significantly worldwide. None of us can afford to turn a blind eye to this.
“The rapid development of information technology, the pandemic period and the shift of social services more than ever before to the information network, have opened up new opportunities for cybercriminals to do business. Where previously we could focus on the technical challenges of digital security, now the maintenance and development of information security measures require more resources than previously,” says Tommi Häkkinen, Head of Information Security at Europress.
Cybercrime is more cunning than in the past and more efforts must be made to combat it. With the growth of cybercrime, its motives have also changed. Ideological reasons have changed to economic ones, and the costs incurred due to cybercrime have been predicted to rise even further globally.
Tommi Häkkinen, Chief Information Officer, explains that information security is part of Europress’ overall strategy. “We develop our services to further information security, invest in staff competence and equip ourselves with the latest technology”. Internationalization and growth have brought with it ransomware, user manipulation, threats to data, and numerous other forms of cybercrime. Unfortunately, cybercrime has become a profitable business, and there are skilled actors on the dark side just as well as on the good side.
Digital security is an issue for all of us
Black cybercrime clouds loom over all organizations and businesses, regardless of industry. The threat is focused on the private sector for money, but the public sector is not safe either.
As an international and growing technology company, information security is an everyday thing and the top priority for Europress. We do not compromise on systematic information security architecture and protection under any circumstances. Customer trust is earned through secure digital services and these must be accessible to our customers. Accessibility must be maintained through continuous development and anticipation. Tommi Häkkinen explains that Europress systematically complies with the Information Security Standard 27001.
Investing in staff training is particularly important because, contrary to what people might think, the majority of information security problems stem from the human activity of an individual user, and only a small proportion from hardware or software.
Included in the information security program are
- Development of staff competencies
- Information security architecture development
- Information security monitoring
Understanding and knowledge in this case does not add to the burden, but instead helps to protect against the unpleasant byproducts of digitalization.
“Digital services designed for our customers are safe to use. We ensure safety through continuous testing, development measures and audits,” says Tommi Häkkinen.
Product development starts with information security
The development of our products and services always progresses placing information security first. “Digital services designed for our customers are safe to use. We ensure safety through continuous testing, development measures and audits,” says Tommi Häkkinen.
The information security of the future requires new technologies and innovations. Europress has been making far-reaching solutions for the future already for decades. Our goal is to continue to be ahead – without compromising on information security.
