Four cybersecurity trends
To get ahead in the modern global digital economy, organisations must deploy advanced technology like cloud computing and AI, integrating cybersecurity into their solutions.
To do this effectively, it helps to know the latest cybersecurity trends.
Cybersecurity in the cloud
As organisations continue migrating to the cloud in droves for the vast benefits of dynamic and flexible capabilities, they must embed cutting-edge cybersecurity from the start. The cloud helps you automate processes, scale production, and grow your business, but only if your data is completely secure.
Cybersecurity with connected devices
The cloud helps enable the robots, cobots, sensors, and AI capabilities that can drive business value and future-proof your company. But more technology means more devices, data, and connections, all of which must be secured by professionals.
Cybersecurity and supply chains
Today’s supply chain is a complex web of thousands of data points. A modern supply chain management system helps you increase visibility and traceability without increasing third-party risks or compromising your cybersecurity.
The cybersecurity labour shortage
Despite cybersecurity’s importance, there is a shortage of 2.72 million cybersecurity professionals worldwide. For some businesses, it makes sense to build a highly experienced team of certified cybersecurity professionals. But it can be easier – and ultimately more secure – to let your ERP provider handle your cybersecurity needs.
For many cybersecurity is not an option – it’s a requirement. Yet too often, cyberattacks bring the companies that keep the world moving to a halt.
When considering your cybersecurity approach, focus on the three pillars of cybersecurity: People, process, and technology.
People
According to research, 82% of breaches involve a human element. From senior leaders to end-users, your entire workforce must be involved in protecting your organisation. Educate all employees about the attack vectors and cyber trends, and ensure they're trained adequately.
Process
Do you have a plan to address real-time risks, threats, and responses? Is it documented, and do you update it as attacks evolve and regulations expand? Is doing so manageable and cost-efficient? When an attack occurs, strategic, documented processes can make the difference between minimal disruption and catastrophic loss.
Technology
If you’re using outdated legacy software, making user exceptions for multi-factor authentication (MFA), and forgetting to turn on all your firewall settings, you’re increasing the likelihood that a cyberattack penetrates your system and disrupts your business.
Cybersecurity is a team sport that starts with cutting-edge technology managed 24/7 by professionals.
Migrate quickly to eliminate risks like aging servers or disaster recovery protection or have a plan and vision for cloud migration.
Our solutions can help in either situation. Migrations happen at the speed customers need them to. Protect your company and have your employees focus on business-critical work.
Cybersecurity in Manufacturing
In 2021, manufacturing was the most targeted industry for cyberattacks, with 47% of attacks due to vulnerabilities in unpatched software. Many manufacturers have thousands of suppliers, so a breach at one company can affect everyone in its supply chain.
Cybersecurity in Distribution
For distributors, warehouse and inventory management is critical to operations. The complexity of these areas demands cutting-edge solutions that require cybersecurity built in from the ground-up.
Cybersecurity in Retail
With point-of-sale (POS) systems handling their customers’ personally identifiable information (PII), retailers are ideal targets for cyberattacks. Recently, the industry saw a 264% surge in ransomware attacks on eCommerce and online retail businesses, forcing some businesses to temporarily close.
