What can be done for more cybersecurity? – What to do for more cyber security?

Published on: January 14, 2019 / Update from: January 14, 2019 - Author: Konrad Wolfenstein

The data theft of 1,000 politicians, celebrities and journalists has once again brought the issue of data protection and security to the forefront of public interest. A survey from last year shows which measures for greater cybersecurity Germans support. Almost every second respondent wants the government to hold website operators more accountable. A similar number would like the responsible authorities to make more money available for cybersecurity. Around 37 percent are in favor of the government being allowed to carry out counterattacks (“hack back”) in the event of cyber attacks.

The theft of data by 1,000 politicians, celebrities and journalists has once again made the issue of data protection and data security the focus of public interest. A survey conducted last year showed which measures Germans are in favor of to increase cyber security. Almost every second respondent wants the government to make website operators more accountable. Similarly, many would like to see more money made available to the responsible authorities for cyber security. Around 37 percent are in favor of the government being allowed to counterattack cyber attacks (“hack back”).

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