KPN focuses on better security for SMEs

KPN focuses on better security for SMEs

After success with 'Extra Safe Internet', KPN introduces 'Extra Safe Mobile' and SME cybersecurity package

KPN is going to further increase the cybersecurity resilience for SME customers. After the introduction of 'Extra Safe Internet' on the business internet connection, 70% of KPN SME customers are now extra protected against cybercrime. This year alone, KPN has blocked more than 200 million malicious websites and phishing links for them. Now KPN is taking the next step with 'Extra Safe Mobile', which makes it possible to also provide extra protection for the business mobile internet traffic of employees. In addition, KPN is introducing a new security package with all relevant security services that protect SME companies even better against digital threats.

Cybercrime is one of the biggest threats to businesses, and in recent years, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have also increasingly been targeted . Despite this, many SMEs underestimate the chance of becoming a victim of cybercrime. That is why KPN is committed to further improving the cybersecurity resilience of SMEs with a number of low-threshold services. For example, by providing entrepreneurs with extra protection against unsafe websites that contain viruses, malware and ransomware.

Since the introduction of 'Extra Safe Internet', more than 70% of KPN's SME customers have activated this service, which provides them with better protection against cybercrime. The remaining 30% can also activate it free of charge. KPN is now expanding this security filter for mobile traffic with 'Extra Safe Mobile' and is also blocking websites based on a DNS and web filter in its mobile network. A fence is placed around malicious websites, as it were. Even when you use a mobile network abroad, for example. This year alone, KPN has blocked more than 200 million websites for SME customers. For example, unsafe websites that are offered via phishing, or newly registered domains and spam URLs.

More and more SME companies are taking advantage of the benefits of hybrid working, the cloud and the Internet of Things. "That is of course a very nice development, but it also requires extra protection," says Thomas Tolsma, responsible for services to SMEs at KPN. "That is why we relieve SME entrepreneurs with easily accessible extra protection options against malware, phishing and cybercrime. With filtering of fixed and mobile data traffic and our security package with back-up facilities, end-point protection of devices and awareness training, SME entrepreneurs can easily do the maximum to protect themselves extra. In this way, we enable companies to concentrate on doing business while data and the digital environment are a lot safer."

New package: KPN Cybersecurity for SMEs

The new cybersecurity package for SMEs offers a wide range of solutions to protect SME companies even better against both digital and physical threats. This package includes a password manager that goes further than most password managers, a backup option, workplace security that protects laptops or desktops against malware, ransomware, phishing and other cyber attacks. No matter how well protected, human behavior is one of the biggest risks, which is why awareness training is part of the package. This increases cyber awareness and SME entrepreneurs and employees learn, using phishing simulations, for example, to recognize suspicious e-mails, avoid fake websites and better protect personal data.