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“ This kind of threat modelling can help everyone understand the potential risks and see if defending against them across your supply chain environment is realistic .”
Matt also raises communication as a sticking point , especially between teams across the business .
He says : “ Getting these teams talking effectively is where a CISO can have the most impact , enabling everyone to understand their goals and ensure security is in place beforehand , rather than scrambling to add security after decisions have been made .”
Future considerations As supply chains continue to evolve , the balance between security and operational efficiency remains a critical concern .
Manu offers a straightforward , four -step plan that organisations should adhere to in the event of a supply chain cyber attack occurring :
• Notify authorities and customers
• Stop or contain the damage
• Investigate the breach
• Activate your incident response plan
“ Critical supply chain infrastructure attacks , like potential attacks on power grids leading to widespread blackouts or water supply attacks , are both terrifying and real ,” Manu asserts .
“ These steps assume you have a cyber resilience plan , including a communications plan . Reputations and businesses can be broken by cyber attacks , so the time to act is before an attack happens .”
Matt admits that , from a security perspective , managing risk across environments is far from easy .
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