Why hackers are targeting your digital supply chain, not just your systems
Hackers are constantly looking for new ways to gain access to businesses and it’s rare that it’s through the front door.
For most organisations cybersecurity still focuses on protecting internal systems and preventing unauthorised access through measures such as firewalls, encryption and employee training. However, this approach assumes that attackers are trying to gain access directly.
It is now no longer sufficient to rely on your own internal cybersecurity controls to secure information. As digital supply chains become more complex with an increasing number of suppliers involved, attackers are now bypassing organisations’ internal controls altogether. Instead, they are exploiting gaps in the trusted supplier network that already have legitimate access to systems and data.
Over the last year a series of high-profile cyber incidents affecting major businesses has highlighted the disruptive and costly nature of these attacks.
So, how does this happen, what does it mean for businesses and what...
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