“Cybersecurity für Manager" equips executives with know-how and tools to navigate the complex digital landscape

Frankfurt/Germany – September 17th, 2024

A new book from our cyber security experts reaches out to executives looking for a comprehensive approach to building strong security.

In today's digital age, cyber security is no longer a mere technical concern; it's a strategic imperative that requires senior management involvement and shifting to a true security mindset. Our security experts emphasize this importance by providing leaders with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate the complex landscape in the new book in German, “Cybersecurity for managers: Countering cyber threats effectively - the competency model for practice” (Cybersecurity für Manager: Cybergefahren wirksam begegnen – das Kompetenzmodell für die Praxis), published by Springer print house. The book serves as a guide for executives, providing an overview of key cybersecurity areas and offering strategies tailored for the C-suite.

Our authors reach out to leaders and decision-makers, a group often overlooked in cyber security resources that usually target CISOs and technical experts. However, cyber security is not just a technical matter; it's a business matter. With the growing importance of cyber security, a holistic and structured approach involving strategy, investment, and management is necessary. The book bridges the gap between technical jargon and strategic decision-making, offering a clear and actionable framework for managing cybersecurity risks, simplifying complex cybersecurity concepts into practical advice that leaders can directly apply. Through interviews with senior managers from leading organizations such as Microsoft, FIFA and Richemont, the book provides insights into developing the right mindset, building a security-conscious culture, and implementing a strategy that seamlessly integrates into broader business objectives.

With the introduction of the NIS2 directive, which enforces legal penalties on management for negligence in security breaches, C-level executives have a strong incentive to proactively address cyber security. Our experts equip managers with a competence model for implementation and a clear understanding of their role in responding to emerging trends. They emphasize the importance of leadership support in cultivating security awareness across the organization, going beyond mere technical measures to highlight the need for a unified security culture.

"Cyber security should always be a boardroom priority! Mishandling it can have disastrous consequences, including liability for executives," assert the authors. This message is both powerful and timely, as cyberattacks frequently result in disruptions, financial losses, insolvency, and a loss of trust in digital systems. Effective cyber security is therefore critical to protecting finances, reputation, customer trust, intellectual property, and business continuity.

To enhance the book's value, readers can now access an online course (link will follow shortly) with complementing content that provides practical guidance for applying its principles in daily work. Upon completion, participants will receive a certification to validate their newfound knowledge and skills.

About the authors

Mario Pufahl, Chief Sales Officer and member of the leadership team of DIGITALL. He is a management consultant, speaker, lecturer and long-standing Springer author.

Patrick Paulsen, a leading expert at DIGITALL, responsible for advising and supporting clients in the field of cybersecurity. He develops customized cybersecurity solutions and services for cybersecurity and AI.

Paul Arndt, a computer scientist and a Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP), engaged in cyber security issues for 20 years. As Managing Partner, he built up the consulting firm Eraneos Cybersecurity, which specializes in cyber security.

About DIGITALL

DIGITALL is a European technology and consulting company paving the way to the next generation of digital transformation and cloud experience. With more than 20 years of experience in the global market and 1300 employees, DIGITALL offers a wide range of innovative solutions and services in the areas of Digital Consulting, CRM & Workplace, Data & AI, Cyber Security, ESG, Software Engineering and Cloud & Managed Services.