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On the point "Technical IT security precautions": Although this is good basic protection, it is rarely comprehensive enough. All companies surveyed use virus scanners, firewalls and password protection for computers and other communication devices. These functions are regularly included in common operating systems. As malware is becoming increasingly complex, it is no longer detected in time. As many as four out of five companies encrypt their network connections. In contrast, not even half of companies encrypt their data on hard disks or other data carriers. Only 40% use encryption for email traffic.