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“The inherent advantage of working with Phoenix Design
Aid is the fact that the entire production cycle is handled
professionally and swiftly. The company’s response time

is short, and its ability to meet deadlines is exemplary.”

Adam Rogers, Senior Communication Advisor for Public and Private Sector Engagement, UNDP Geneva

thus improving communication of CSR values. Through this A famous hacker once captured how we, as users, make up the
improved system, staff can access overviews of business metrics, weakest part of IT security.
gather detailed information of transactions and customer
records, and stay up to date with business operations. “Businesses spend millions of dollars on firewalls, encryption and
secure access devices, and it’s a waste of money. Because none of
these measures ensure the weakest part of IT security”
ENHANCED IT SECURITY
Notwithstanding this reality, we have introduced a number of
We have been the victim of two viruses/ransomeware attacks initiatives that will improve IT security in the best possible way
during the reporting period. Such attacks result in high costs for the benefit of ourselves and our clients and partners.
and administrative challenges. The company’s IT security is thus
more important than ever. • Increased IT security level through external security analysis
• A clear picture of the security level through regular technical
Earlier, physical threat to the company’s premises, or a fire in safety tests and vulnerability analyses
the same area, was the greatest risk. The threat picture has • Reduce the risk of having our external infrastructure
changed significantly in recent years: IT criminals have found that compromised or manipulated
hacking and the introduction of ransomware can be a lucrative
“Business”. Online ransomware attacks can be engineered for as We enjoy sharing our experience in the field, including the
little as USD 35. In some countries, one will find office buildings solutions and initiatives, we have put in place to enhance IT
that house companies that charge ransomware depreciation security in the best possible way.
charges and develop the kind of codes, which a common IT-
user risks downloading via a website or via a simple click on an
email attachment. From the outside, these companies look like LTAs & CONTRACTS 2016-17
ordinary 9 to 5 workplaces.
During the reporting period, PDAid has established several
At PDAid, we need to pay close attention to these threats, when new partnerships with UN agencies and other organizations.
working with IT equipment, as our actions can have catastrophic Succeeding with digital assignments has been a primary focus,
consequences on servers, files, mails, etc. We can acquire the and several projects have been well executed.
most advanced equipment that money can buy and will thereby
minimize some of the damage when/if a threat is activated.
However, we can not prevent the damage from happening.

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