The CDU party’s deputy chairman, Günter Krings, is calling for greater investment in cybersecurity following the recent hacking attack on Berlin’s administration. Krings argued that Germany must invest more in its security overall, particularly in the digital sphere. Speaking to the “Rheinische Post,” he stated, “Whoever cuts corners here will ultimately suffer the damage.”
Although he conceded that the full scope of the data leak in Berlin still needs to be determined, the CDU politician noted, “The resulting loss of trust cannot be underestimated. I believe it was the right decision for the Berlin Senate not to give in to this blackmail attempt.” However, Krings emphasized that such a vulnerability should never have existed, and strict preventative measures against similar attacks urgently need to be intensified not just in Berlin, but across the entire country.
Meanwhile, SPD deputy faction member Sonja Eichwede issued an appeal to both the federal government and the states. She stated to the “Rheinische Post,” “This hacker attack on the Berlin administration unfortunately demonstrates very clearly why we repeatedly point out that we must protect our critical infrastructure, and specifically our data transmissions.”
Eichwede urged companies and administrations at both the federal and state levels to take all necessary protective measures. Noting that legislation such as the NIS-2 Act and the Critical Infrastructure Protection Act (Kritis-Dachgesetz) has already been established to provide legal foundations for businesses, the SPD politician concluded her appeal by urging everyone to recognize their responsibility to prevent such attacks and data losses.
