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Supply chain security: A key career skill

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Supply chain security: A key career skill

In previous articles we have discussed the fact that supply chain security was sometimes part of the corporate security function but at times was a separate activity setting under operations or production. Whatever the organization structure, having a deep understanding of supply chain security risks is highly beneficial for your career today more than ever. Organizational supply chain risks are influenced by a mix of geopolitical tensions, evolving technology and broader economic shifts. It is…

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Combating cyber threats with zero trust and supply chain security

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Combating cyber threats with zero trust and supply chain security

The cyber threat landscape is growing more complex and challenging to contend with, exacerbated by advancements in artificial intelligence and increasingly sophisticated cyber criminals. The volume and severity of attacks are increasing in tandem; Keeper Security’s 2024 Insight Report revealed that 92% of IT security leaders have seen an increase in cyber attacks year-over-year.  Among the most pervasive threats to enterprises today are software supply chain attacks. The 2024 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report revealed…

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Supply chain cybersecurity and modern-day cargo theft

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Supply chain cybersecurity and modern-day cargo theft

In 2024 alone, $700+ million worth of cargo shipments were stolen. Modern heists bear little resemblance to the dramatized versions on shows like The Sopranos or Goodfellas. Today’s hijackers don’t need guns or elaborate schemes; all they require are login credentials to access billions of dollars in global shipments. While technology has revolutionized global logistics and helped meet growing customer expectations, it can also make shippers and manufacturers more vulnerable to losing massive amounts of…

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Ava Turner Leone | Women in Security 2024

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Ava Turner Leone | Women in Security 2024

Thriving in security When Ava Turner Leone first entered the workforce as an officer manager for an import customs brokerage firm, she couldn’t have imagined where her career would take her over the next 26 years. “Early on my career really was happenstance, it was completely kind of unplanned in terms of what direction that I was going, I didn’t know what I wanted to do or where I was headed,” Turner Leone says. Her…

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How Can Businesses Defend Themselves Against Cyberthreats?

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How Can Businesses Defend Themselves Against Cyberthreats?

Today, all businesses are at risk of cyberattack, and that risk is constantly growing. Digital transformations are resulting in more sensitive and valuable data being moved onto online systems capable of exploitation, thus increasing the profitability of a successful breach. Furthermore, launching a cyberattack is becoming more accessible. Exploit kits and malware-as-a-service offerings are getting cheaper, while open-source AI tools are making masquerading as a trusted executive and exploiting vulnerabilities easier. TechRepublic consolidated expert advice…

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Tech Needed to Survive This Decade's 'Seismic' APAC B2B Trends

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Tech Needed to Survive This Decade's 'Seismic' APAC B2B Trends

The business-to-business market will see a number of big changes in the years to 2030, according to a new report from customer experience firm Merkle. APAC regional B2B enterprises will need to consider their levels of investment in a number of technologies and integrating new tools now to prepare for and adapt to the coming changes. The B2B Futures: The View From 2030 report argues four key “seismic” trends are coming to B2B: A rise…

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Council Gives Green Light to Europe’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive

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Council Gives Green Light to Europe’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive

A Major Step Forward for Global Business Ethics Alignment For most businesses, corporate responsibility has evolved from a peripheral concern to a core consideration. And today, with the Council’s vote on the European Union (EU) Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), the EU took a significant step toward ensuring that businesses respect human rights, protect the environment, uphold ethical standards, and report on their efforts to do so. Cisco’s long-standing commitment to corporate accountability Upholding…

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Better software supply chain security through SBOMs

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Better software supply chain security through SBOMs

An executive order from President Biden in 2021 focused on enhancing software supply chain security. This added transparency can help to identify and mitigate security risks, such as vulnerabilities in open source components or malicious code that has been inserted into the supply chain. These Software Bills of Materials (SBOMs) play an important role in enhancing software supply chain security by providing transparency into the components used to build software. This requirement is designed to…

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3 ways AI can handle third-party vendor and supplier risk challenges

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3 ways AI can handle third-party vendor and supplier risk challenges

3 ways AI can handle third-party vendor and supplier risk challenges | Security Magazine This website requires certain cookies to work and uses other cookies to help you have the best experience. By visiting this website, certain cookies have already been set, which you may delete and block. By closing this message or continuing to use our site, you agree to the use of cookies. Visit our updated privacy and cookie policy to learn more….

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Supply Chain, Cloud Compromise Worries Growing in Healthcare

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Supply Chain, Cloud Compromise Worries Growing in Healthcare

Supply chain attacks and cloud compromises are now overshadowing ransomware as top cyberthreats worrying healthcare sector organizations – but all such incidents are still viewed as significant risks to patient outcomes and safety, said Ryan Witt of security vendor Proofpoint about findings from a new study conducted with research firm Ponemon Institute. The study of 653 healthcare IT and security professionals released Wednesday found that concerns about ransomware as the top cyber threat have dipped….

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