Mobile operator Vodafone Germany has launched a new cyber security centre in Düsseldorf to provide security services for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) throughout the country.
According to Vodafone, recent studies have found that more than half of cyber-attacks in Germany today are directed against SMEs, which on average take 21 days to recover.
Vodafone says the new centre will be staffed by more than 100 security experts, working 24x7 to monitor, analyse and resolve cyber security issues for business clients.
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"Small and medium-sized companies are the backbone of the German economy, but also a popular target for cyber criminals," says Vodafone.
"While large corporations often have large IT teams and dedicated resources to counter cyber-attacks, SMEs can be unprepared and unprotected.
"Their relative lack of cyber expertise makes them frequent targets, especially during weekends and holiday periods."
In addition to defence against specific attacks, Vodafone says the cyber security centre will also provide companies with training tools to educate and equip employees with the right skills to detect future threats.
"The new cyber security centre will help SMEs of all shapes and sizes to stay safe, by detecting cyber-attacks at an early stage and triggering protective mechanisms to minimise potential damage," says Vodafone.
"The team will remain in constant contact with business owners throughout any incident via an easy-to-manage CyberHub, which displays information about the current security status and averted attacks."