______________________________________________________________________________________________ Cyber
Resilience
Supply chain audits
Logistics businesses are complicated machines and can be vulnerable to the risks of a supply chain attack .
Take the SolarWinds hack of 2020 for instance . Nobelium , a professional hacking group , gained access to SolarWinds ’ Orion software and used it to exploit data from more than 30,000 public and private SolarWinds customers , including the US Government .
Logistics businesses can have several areas of their network that offer access to customers or rely on software provided by third parties . Each of these poses a potential risk , and an opportunity for hackers to gain access to data via partners or suppliers .
It only takes one weak link to open a business up to risk . Forensic auditing is well worth the time and effort it takes to mitigate the risks of cyber-attacks on supply chains .
Embracing zero-trust security
Sometimes referred to as perimeter-less security , zero-trust security is having a significant impact in modern IT .
Zero-trust offers a deep and multifaceted approach to cybersecurity . It creates a framework that requires all users inside and outside of a business ’ network to be fully authenticated and continually validated to gain and retain access to data .
Embracing zero-trust means that logistics businesses can ensure that their supply chain remains resilient to attacks .
DDoS attacks can make the systems and applications of a logistics business useless , acting like a wrench in a supply chain ’ s operations . This can come at a huge cost , including the time lost to inefficiency , as well as reputational damage when customer data is put under threat .
With so much at stake , preparation and protection against DDoS attacks is important to consider . Investing in network security solutions , such as DDoS mitigation services , could save a supply chain from experiencing significant disruption down the line .
Preparing for resilience
In today ’ s world of digital transformation and automation , cybersecurity threats demand businesses ’ utmost attention . As the logistics sector continues to embrace new and innovative technologies , having network solutions which provide centralized control and built-in security at scale is now a necessity for successful operations .
By adopting solutions such as SASE , the logistics sector can set up for a safer and more secure future , in which businesses can embrace innovative technologies with confidence . ■
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Denial-of-service attacks
Denial-of-service ( DoS ) attacks are a type of cyberattack which aims to make a network service or resource – such as a paywall or website - unavailable to its users . A distributed denial-of-service attack ( DDoS ) involves multiple sources of traffic ( from a network of compromised systems ) flooding the target resource and preventing any genuine traffic or users from accessing the system .
Ian Cairns www . talktalkgroup . com
Ian Cairns is Sales Director at TalkTalk Business . For over 25 years , TalkTalk Business has supported UK businesses of every shape and size , delivering fantastic connectivity , affordable prices and brilliant service . Whether a corner shop or corporation , the company is here to support business ambition .
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