3 Vulnerabilities That Put Your IT Security at Risk

Causes, consequences, and strategic countermeasures: A guide to sustainable digital security and resilience 

Cybercrime has become one of the biggest business risks today. In 2024 alone, cyberattacks caused economic damage of over €266 billion in Germany (Bitkom). What’s particularly concerning: major losses often result not from sophisticated attacks, but from internal security gaps.

This guide outlines the three most common vulnerabilities that frequently lead to serious incidents – including real-world examples and actionable takeaways for your organization.

Insights to help you sustainably strengthen your cyber resilience:

• Practical risk analyses based on real-world cases

• Concrete recommendations for action

• Checklist: Recommended steps for maximum IT security