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"Our citizens must be able to rely on the fact that their data is kept safe by the public administration. More and more cyber attacks are occurring worldwide and our municipalities can also be attacked - the protection of our IT systems and networks is of central importance. The state and municipalities jointly create digital services for people, but equally work closely together on IT security. The large district town of Schwandorf is a shining example when it comes to IT security and is committed to being exemplary. In recognition of this far-sighted and sustainable commitment to a secure digital future, the large district town is receiving the 'Municipal IT Security' seal!", said Finance and Home Affairs Minister Albert Füracker at today's presentation of the seal certificate to Mayor Andreas Feller in Schwandorf.
"The increasing number of cyber security incidents confirm that Bavarian municipalities are also becoming the focus of cyber criminals," said Bernd Geisler, President of the LSI, when presenting the seal. "IT security must therefore also become increasingly important as an overall concept in town halls. The large district town of Schwandorf is setting a good example here."
Mayor Andreas Feller: "I am proud of the work done by the city administration in the area of ??IT and information security. The seal proves that the personal data of Schwandorf's citizens is well protected with us. In order to be able to guarantee the highest possible standard of information security in the future, our employees are of course regularly trained and made aware of the issue."
Cyber ??security is a challenge for authorities, companies and private individuals alike. Every organization that depends on functioning IT for its processes must protect itself against data theft, data alterations or acts of sabotage on its IT. The Bavarian Digital Act requires municipalities as well as all authorities in the Free State to introduce information security concepts. Such concepts, which are adapted to local conditions, must ensure the systematic protection of the three basic values ??of information security - confidentiality, integrity and availability. The "Municipal IT Security" seal confirms basic protection of IT systems that is adapted to the size of the organization.
In 2017, Bavaria was the first federal state to establish an independent IT security authority, the LSI, whose core task is to protect and avert threats to state IT systems. As a competent institution, the LSI advises and supports municipalities and public operators of critical infrastructures such as hospitals and municipal water suppliers on all IT security issues. At regional IT security conferences, information events and individual consultation appointments, the LSI's IT security experts raise awareness, particularly among municipalities, of existing risks in the digital world when carrying out their administrative activities.
