In recent years, society has shifted significantly from analog to digital forms. The COVID-19 pandemic played a major role in this shift, as people around the world were forced to work in the online and digital world. The need to digitize society has thus quickly become a global priority and, we dare say, a globally affordable one as well. However, this also brings with it various pitfalls in the form of an increased number of cyber threats, data breaches, the protection of corporate information and data, and the protection of individuals’ personal data.
Today, however, the times are ripe for digital transformation. And it is not just the times, but also the opportunities that this trend brings. Among other things, these include significantly improved affordability of services in the areas of digital transformation and cybersecurity. Furthermore, the digitization of a company’s internal processes has become accessible even to smaller businesses, and the topic of cybersecurity is gaining prominence through subsidy and grant programs at both the international and national levels. Interested parties can take advantage of dozens of calls for proposals focused on these topics—which will be gradually made available for funding from the European Union and other sources—to ensure digital security, drive digital transformation, or advance the overall digital development of their companies.
Furthermore, the trend toward digitalization—and the accompanying rise in cyber threats—must also be addressed by lawmakers at the European Union level and in individual member states. New directives and regulations (DORA, NIS2, CER) will soon be transposed into our national laws. Companies will need to respond to these changes, and therefore, if they want to protect themselves against cyber threats, they have an ideal opportunity to do so thanks to available external funding.
All it takes is thorough preparation and taking advantage of opportunities to fund your digital development before it’s too late. After all, digitally transforming your company and preparing it for all the challenges involved has never been more accessible.