Data protection: The CTO perspective

Many organizations often overlook cybersecurity and data protection, focusing more on integrating the latest SAP technology rather than maintaining strong cyber hygiene. A recent SAPinsider report highlights the importance of empowering, equipping, and educating employees to ensure robust data protection. ERP Today spoke with Marty Menard, CIO of Pacific Coast Companies, to gain insights from his 20+ years of experience on the key cybersecurity challenges and solutions tech leaders are facing today. In an article written by Rizal Ahmed (CIO Leader, WIS) and Charles Whitmore (Cybersecurity Editor, ERP Today), they highlight Menards message of the importance of data protection in the context of cybersecurity, focusing on the CTO’s perspective. It stresses that data protection should be a primary concern for businesses, especially in light of growing cyber threats. Key points include:

1. Data protection is the top priority in cybersecurity, with 57% of experts emphasizing its critical role in securing valuable SAP data amidst rising cyber threats.
2. Human error is a major cybersecurity risk, as 96% of breaches start with phishing attacks targeting employees, highlighting the need for comprehensive security awareness and training.
3. Improving data security requires strong alignment between cybersecurity efforts and company leadership, utilizing external audits for impartial evaluations, and prioritizing ongoing employee education to prevent cyber incidents.

Overall, businesses must recognize that human-engineered cyber attacks, like phishing, remain a significant threat and that educating employees is key to enhancing data security.

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