_________________________________________________________________________________________________ Cyber Security
The SolarWinds incident taught us that the softest target in a chain can become the attacker’ s gateway to the hardest. In an era where digitalization is at the forefront of innovation, manufacturers must recognize their role not only in producing goods for the global supply chain, but in safeguarding the infrastructure that keeps that supply chain churning.
But cyber resilience is not only a technical challenge- it’ s a human one. Most breaches still begin with compromised credentials, misconfigured systems, or unintentional errors. As manufacturers modernize, they must also invest in their people.
The next stage of cyber resilience should involve cooperation across different sectors, relying on accurate information, and be based on a clear understanding of how trust, technology, and human behavior work together. Manufacturers need to address both the human and technical sides of cybersecurity to protect themselves and the critical infrastructure that depends on them. ■
Javvad Malik www. knowbe4. com
Javvad Malik is lead security awareness advocate at KnowBe4. KnowBe4 empowers workforces to make smarter security decisions every day. Trusted by over 70,000 organizations worldwide, KnowBe4 helps to strengthen security culture and manage human risk. As the only global security platform of its kind, KnowBe4 utilizes personalized and relevant cybersecurity protection content, tools and techniques to mobilize workforces to transform from the largest attack surface to an organization’ s biggest asset.
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