32.4% of cyber-attacks in Spain already target companies: is your inventory prepared?

The cybersecurity landscape in Spain has reached a turning point. According to the latest data published by El Economistathe corporate sector already accounts for 32.4% of the security incidents recorded in the country. This figure is not just a number; it is a symptom of the fact that organizations are a priority target for cybercrime due to the value of their data and, often, the lack of control over their infrastructure.

Visibility: the Achilles' heel of the Spanish company

The increase in attacks is not only due to the sophistication of hackers, but to the expansion of the exposure surface. With the rise of telecommuting and Shadow IT (devices that connect to the network unattended), many companies have lost track of what assets they actually have.

Key fact: You can't protect what you don't know exists. An uninventoried asset is an open door for malware.

Why is ITAM the best defense?

To reduce this alarming percentage of vulnerability, the strategy should not rely solely on reactive tools such as antivirus or firewalls. True defense begins with robust digital hygiene through IT Asset Management (ITAM).

Integrating an ITAM policy at the core of the security strategy allows Spanish companies three critical benefits:

• Proactive Identification and Discovery: Perform an automatic discovery that maps 100% of the network, eliminating blind spots where ransomware attacks tend to nest.
• Lifecycle Management and Patching: An obsolete asset is a dangerous asset. Controlling the life cycle allows hardware and software to be replaced before they become a critical vulnerability (EOL - End of Life).
• Regulatory Compliance: Facilitate compliance with regulations such as the NIS2 Directive or the National Security Scheme (ENS) in Spain, which require strict control over assets that process sensitive information.

Turning inventory into a strength

At Proactivanet we are aware that cybersecurity and service management(ITSM) are two sides of the same coin. Faced with the reality that describes the current economic situation, our platform offers a comprehensive response so that this 32.4% is no longer a latent threat to your business:

• Real-time Auditing and Discovery: Maintain an accurate and up-to-date inventory without manual intervention, detecting any anomaly as it occurs.

• Vulnerability Correlation: By cross-referencing your inventory with global threat databases, Proactivanet allows you to prioritize the most urgent security patches based on the actual risk of each asset.

• Process Automation: Reduce human error, which is responsible for a large part of security breaches, by automating workflows and security alerts.

What is the main cause of cyber-attacks on Spanish companies? Lack of visibility into network assets and outdated software are the main entry points for 32.4% of recorded attacks.

How does Proactivanet help prevent cyber-attacks? Proactivanet provides full control of hardware and software inventory, allowing you to detect unauthorized devices and ensure that all systems have up-to-date security patches.

Is NIS2 compliance mandatory in Spain? Yes, for companies in essential and critical sectors. ITAM tools such as Proactivanet are essential to demonstrate the control and resilience required by these regulations.

Conclusion

The fact is clear: companies are at the center of the target. The question is not whether you will try to be attacked, but whether you will have full control of your assets when it happens. At Proactivanet we help you to make sure that 32.4% is just a statistic that does not affect you.

Do you want to armor your infrastructure today? Discover how our intelligent inventory can protect you.