IMPROVING CYBER SECURITY
However , this is just one facet of the supply chain vulnerabilities . In the Critical National Infrastructure environments , particularly where there is a high degree of engineering content , there is a drive to take advantage of outsourced third party engineering service provision .
However , this drive to third party service provision extends the perimeter of vulnerabilities into the supply chain very directly . An organisation providing preventative maintenance and monitoring of equipment like back up diesel generators for example , mean that the resilience and business continuity vulnerabilities of an organisation taking advantage of these services are amplified .
Thales is at the centre of initiatives focused upon raising the cyber defence posture of the UK supply chain , particularly at the Ministry of Defence . Through its work with the Defence Cyber Protection Partnership , artefacts have been developed that allow organisations to rationalise at Board level the synthesis of specific threats .
In today ’ s digital economy , many organisations will need to use applications to track and manage distribution and provide a consistent experience to all buyers and suppliers . Research by Okta showed that 70 percent of organisations surveyed are using portals comprised of multiple applications to engage with partners , customers and other external users .
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