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Systems ( NIS ) Directive and NIS 2 , and the Maritime Cyber Risk Management Guidelines ( IMO 2021 ).
Employee education
It is not only leadership teams and decision makers that must understand cyber threats - but an awareness should filter through all levels . An effective way to improve cyber security measures is to instill a foundational level of education amongst the companies ’ employees . By spotting signs of attacks like phishing scams , employees can play a role in mitigating a successful attack .
Integrating new frameworks and technologies
Adopting frameworks like the NIST Cyber Security Framework for comprehensive threat management , ISO / IEC 27001 for robust information security management , and the MITRE ATT & CK Framework for understanding and mitigating adversarial tactics can help companies enhance their cyber security posture and resilience against threats .
By considering the potential cyber security challenges facing the logistics sector , companies will be in a better position in the case of an attack . There are also opportunities to improve security through the integration of advanced tech like blockchain , IoT , and cloud solutions . Other technologies include :
■ Zero trust architectures to reduce the risk of data breaches by assuming that no party within or outside of a network should be trusted by default , which means that every connection is rigorously verified .
■ Blockchain for secure transactions and data integrity by using cryptography to secure data and make it more difficult to change or manipulate .
■ Advanced encryption for secure data protection whilst improving processing speed .
■ AI-powered threat detection systems that use advanced algorithms to analyze huge volumes of data in near real-time to identify potential threats .
Finally , companies need to invest in cyber security and staff training and take a proactive approach to integrating new technologies across all operations .
What ’ s in store for the future ?
While the logistics sector faces escalating cyber threats , collaborating with cyber security experts and integrating advanced security technologies will enable organizations to safeguard their operations . By adopting best practices and staying ahead of emerging threats , companies can continue to leverage new technologies to enhance efficiency and resilience . ■
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Gary Cannon www . nccgroup . com
Gary Cannon is Transport Practice Lead at global cyber security firm NCC Group . NCC Group is a global expert in cyber security and risk mitigation , working with businesses to protect their brand , value and reputation against the ever-evolving threat landscape . Its transport assurance practice blends together the extensive offerings across the business and utilizes industry specific experts to provide the very best cyber security , functional testing and escrow services to clients . The dedicated practice provides support to customers in the automotive , maritime , aerospace and rail sectors across the globe .
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