Book analyzes risk management and presents different dimensions of digital security in Brazilian companies

Sectoral study by NIC.br brings together texts from national and international authors and can be consulted for free

The COVID-19 pandemic made even more evident the relevance of digital technologies for companies, which found in the Internet an essential infrastructure to maintain their operations and overcome the restrictions imposed by social distancing. But as connectivity becomes increasingly recurrent and important for the functioning of companies, digital security becomes more than ever, an eminent topic.

To deepen the debate on the topic, the Regional Center for Studies on the Development of the Information Society (Cetic.br) and the Center for Studies, Response, and Treatment of Security Incidents in Brazil (CERT.br), both from the Information and Coordination Center of Ponto BR (NIC.br), launched today (May 17) the Sectoral Study Digital Security: an analysis of risk management in Brazilian companies.

The publication, which is part of the NIC.br Notebooks series, was officially presented during the Webinar Digital security in companies in the context of increasing digitalization, which featured the presence of some of the specialists from different national and international organizations that make up the group of authors of the book. The study, divided into four chapters and a conclusion, explores various aspects of digital security risk management, especially in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), addressing topics such as the measurement and consequences of incidents, strategies for risk management, the ecosystem, and cooperation to achieve a safer digital environment.

One of its chapters, authored by Cetic.br|NIC.br, is based on data from cognitive interviews conducted with professionals from Brazilian companies and carried out within the framework of cooperation between NIC.br and the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), on the topic of measuring digital risk management practices.

The book also presents a set of data on the main security incidents observed by CERT.br|NIC.br in Brazil, as well as an overview of digital security in Latin American countries, presented by the Economic Commission for Latin America (ECLAC). All chapters agree on the importance of measurement, even in the context of SMEs.

“In the face of increasing activities and services carried out in digital media, a security culture must be developed and the various types of digital threats must be faced. Considering digital transformation, producing indicators that provide support to public policies on digital security, as well as expanding the debate on the topic, are primary issues that must be discussed within the scope of policies and business management,” highlights Alexandre Barbosa, manager of Cetic.br|NIC.br.

The General Manager of CERT.br|NIC.br, Cristine Hoepers, highlights that, in the daily life of organizations, the simplest problems with already established solutions are the ones that cause most successful attacks. “Thus, with essential measures like keeping softwares updated, hardening all systems and devices, and improving identification and authentication processes in services and systems, we can advance and achieve a healthy digital system, which depends on all the actors in the chain: providers, IT and security professionals, and users.”

The Sectoral Study Digital Security: an analysis of risk management in Brazilian companies can be accessed for free at: https://cetic.br/es/publicacao/seguranca-digital-uma-analise-de-gestao-de-risco-em-empresas-brasileiras/ (available in Portuguese). To rewatch the debate on the publication's launch, transmitted in English, Portuguese, and Spanish, visit: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQq8-9yVHyOYMCbzCP_9llkKRwgUtRLZs.

About Cetic.br
The Regional Center for Studies on the Development of the Information Society, of NIC.br, is responsible for producing indicators and statistics on the availability and use of the Internet in Brazil, disclosing periodic analysis and data on the development of the network in the country. Cetic.br is a Regional Center for Studies, under the auspices of UNESCO. More information at https://www.cetic.br/.

About CERT.br 
CERT.br is the Center for Studies, Response, and Treatment of Security Incidents in Brazil. Since 1997, the group is responsible for dealing with security incidents of networks connected to the Internet in Brazil. The center also develops activities of trend analysis, training, and awareness, with the aim of increasing the levels of security and incident treatment capacity in Brazil. More information at https://www.cert.br/.

About the Information and Coordination Center of Ponto BR - NIC.br
The Information and Coordination Center of Ponto BR - NIC.br (https://www.nic.br/) is a civil entity, private law, and nonprofit, which in addition to implementing the decisions and projects of the Internet Steering Committee in Brazil, has among its attributions: coordinate the domain name registration — Registro.br (https://www.registro.br/), study, respond and handle security incidents in Brazil — CERT.br (https://www.cert.br/), study and research network technologies and operations — Ceptro.br (https://www.ceptro.br/), produce indicators on information and communication technologies — Cetic.br (https://www.cetic.br/), implement and operate Traffic Exchange Points — IX.br (https://ix.br/), enable the participation of Brazilian society in the global development of the Web and provide inputs for public policy formulation — Ceweb.br (https://www.ceweb.br), and host the W3C Sao Paulo Chapter office (https://www.w3c.br/).

About the Internet Steering Committee in Brazil - CGI.br
The Internet Steering Committee in Brazil, responsible for establishing strategic guidelines related to the use and development of the Internet in Brazil, coordinates and integrates all Internet service initiatives in the country, promoting technical quality, innovation, and the dissemination of services offered. Based on the principles of multisectorality, transparency, and democracy, the CGI.br represents a democratic Internet governance model, internationally praised, in which all sectors of society are equally part of its decisions. One of its formulations is the 10 Principles for Internet Governance and Use (https://www.cgi.br/principios). More information at https://www.cgi.br/.

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