IT security: Free events!

Cybersecurity Awareness

Following an expert kick-off event on "Cybersecurity Awareness" on April 19, 2023, at the "House of Digitalization," the roadshow visited Krems (May 16, 2023), Klosterneuburg (June 15, 2023), Wieselburg (September 19, 2023), St. Pölten (October 12, 2023), and Wiener Neustadt (November 2023). The target groups were public administration, business, and the education sector. Accordingly, at each stop, the roadshow visited a school, the district administration office, and the local Chamber of Commerce branch. Partners of the roadshow included the "House of Digitalization," the Federal Ministry of the Interior, the Lower Austrian Chamber of Commerce (WKNÖ), the Federation of Austrian Industries (IV Niederösterreich), and the Competence Center for Secure Austria (KSÖ).

In addition to the roadshow, the "House of Digitalization," managed by ecoplus Digital, continued its Security Boost Camps in Lower Austria in 2023 in cooperation with ETC - Enterprise Training Center and Microsoft Austria. Last year, over 100 Lower Austrian companies received training and further education in cybersecurity at two Security Boost Camps. Starting in September, three different formats were available for various target groups in Lower Austria: free training courses to familiarize participants with the principles of cybersecurity; a basic training course for certified companies to get started with the topic; and a format for advanced participants and graduates of previous qualification programs.

Furthermore, the ecoplus team at the "House of Digitalization" is planning a cybersecurity summer school for children and new videos with expert tips on current cybersecurity issues such as ransomware.

Increased digitalization in companies raises the risk of cyberattacks.

With digitalization accelerated by the COVID-19 crisis, business owners are increasingly concerned about being exposed to cyberattacks.

Numerous studies and current crime statistics confirm that cyber threats to businesses are steadily rising.

In Austria, almost 36,000 reports of cybercrime in 2020 represent a 26 percent increase compared to 2019.

What is IT security?

Colonel Walter Unger, Head of the Information & Communication Technology, Security & Cyber ​​Defense Department at the Austrian Armed Forces' Defense Office, addresses the following topics:

• What is meant by IT security or cybersecurity?
• What types of threats exist?
• Are "only" large corporations affected, or are SMEs also impacted?
• Top 5 tips for SMEs

More Videos

• What is a hacker?
  (Video by riz up)
• What is a hackathon?
  (Video by riz up)
• Webinar series "Secure Home Office"
  (DIHOST )

"Security Boostcamp Lower Austria"

The House of Digitalization network considers "IT security prevention for SMEs" a key focus of its ongoing work. Together with strong partners, the network continuously develops and offers preventative measures and services.

As the latest initiative, and within the framework of "Make Tomorrow Possible Today," the second round of the "Security Boostcamp Lower Austria" was launched in cooperation with Microsoft, ETC, the Lower Austrian Chamber of Commerce, and the Federation of Austrian Industries Lower Austria.

The "Security Boostcamp Lower Austria" aims to raise awareness of IT security and guide participants toward Microsoft Certification. Thanks to this collaboration, participation and the exam, normally valued at €1,500, can be offered for €99.The "Security Boostcamp Lower Austria" aims to increase awareness of IT security and guide participants toward Microsoft Certification.

Highlights of the "Security Boostcamp Lower Austria"

• Introduction to IT security in Azure

• Technical instruction in security, compliance, and identity

• Hands-on experience in lab environments

• Exclusive Q&A sessions and support from Microsoft Certified Trainers

• Free access to mock exams and certification

• Access to the Learn Community and support

• Recordings of training sessions for review

• Includes one SC-900 exam attempt

• Certificate of completion for the entire course

• Includes Dig-CERT competency assessment and certificate

Past Events

• "Cyber ​​Dangers" with Martin Merka, Cyber ​​Security Center, Federal Ministry of the Interior                                        📅 October 21, 2021, 6:30 p.m., Hypo NÖ

   

   

• "Internet Security: Phishing & Co." with Wolfgang Löw, Chief Information Security Officer, EVN                           📅 November 8, 7 p.m., online           More information                                  🎥 Recording 

• "Cybersecure Home & Home Office" with Wolfgang Löw, Chief Information Security Officer, EVN                           📅 December 1, 7 p.m., online              🔗 More information                          🎥 Recording

• Future Wine Tavern at the St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences on the topic "Digital Extortion – NO, thank you!"                                                    📅 December 2nd, 4:30 PM, online

   

• "Passwords in 2022" with Thomas Neusser, Cyber ​​Security Consultant, A1 Digital                                                   📅 February 1st, 7 PM, online             🔗 More information                         🎥 Recording

   

• "Law Enforcement on the Internet – Is the Internet a Lawless Space?" with Stefanie Liebenwein, Liebenwein Rechtsanwälte GmbH                          📅 February 17, 7 p.m., online            🔗 More information                          🎥 Recording

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  "IT Security for Tourism Businesses" with Simon Tjoa, Head of the Cyber ​​Security and Resilience program, St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences
  📅 February 28, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., online
  🔗 More information
  🎥 Recording

   

   

• "Legal Handling of Data Leaks: Possible Legal Steps After Data Loss or a Hacker Attack?" with Stefanie Liebenwein, Liebenwein Rechtsanwälte GmbH
  📅 March 3, 7 p.m., online
  🔗 More information
  🎥 Recording

   

• ""Provider Liability: Effectively Asserting a Claim Against Host, Access, and Content Providers" with Stefanie Liebenwein, Liebenwein Rechtsanwälte GmbH
  📅 March 31, 7 p.m., online
  🔗 More information
  🎥 Recording

• "IT Security Training for Employees" with Stefanie Liebenwein, Liebenwein Rechtsanwälte GmbH
  📅 April 21, 7 p.m., online
  🔗 More information
  🎥 Recording

• "Cybersecurity for Public Administration" with Martin Merka, Cyber ​​Security Center, Federal Ministry of the Interior
  📅 May 24 In Tulln

• "Secure Home Office" with Wolfgang Löw, Chief Information Security Officer, EVN
  📅 Video on Demand
  🎥 Recording

Training

The following training courses are available for in-depth study of IT security:

BFI
🔗 IT-Security

Danube University Krems

🔗 Seminar "Security Awareness"
🔗 Certified Program "Information Security Management"

TÜV Austria
🔗 Kursliste Informations- & Cybersicherheit

WIFI
🔗 IT-Security Professional

Austrian Federal Economic Chamber (WKO) Online Guide to IT Security

The WKO Online Guide provides companies with comprehensive information on the state of their IT security.

🔗 Go to the WKO Online Guide to IT Security

Cybersecurity Hotline

Fast help 7 days a week, 24 hours a day: If your company has fallen victim to a cyberattack, cybercrime, ransomware, or encryption trojan, it's best to call the call center immediately:

☎️ 0800 888 133
🔗 Zur Cybersecurity-Hotline der WKO

Cyber ​​Insurance

With cyber insurance, you can protect your business against cyberattacks. In the event of an attack, you will receive – depending on the provider – reimbursement for costs incurred in restoring the functionality of your IT system or benefit from the recovery costs of lost or damaged data.