CLOUD & CYBER
DHL
americas innovation center
SECURITY CHALLENGES IN THE SUPPLY CHAIN
“ The primary considerations are data security and the risk of operational disruption ,” states Miller . “ Cloud solutions can actually help to reduce the risk of operational disruption – both through the fact that data and systems are not typically housed at a single site and through the fact that cloud providers have significant specialised expertise in managing these risks . In addition to this , companies can mitigate risks of disruption in the way that they design their networks and measures they put in place to monitor risks in real-time and back-up data .”
When it comes to data security , Miller highlights the need for organisations to have robust data protection strategies in place . “ Many business models are built on data . As many companies are increasingly going through a digital transformation , the amount of data is growing steadily . Big data is becoming an asset with commercial and strategic value . Its importance raises the need for protection , especially for personal data . Using and storing large amounts of data implies a large responsibility .”
Miller also adds that “ a combination of vigilance , preparedness and flexibility ,” is also important when it comes to data security and protecting the supply chain from cyberthreats .
“ Vigilance is necessary to ensure that you remain up-to-date on emerging risks and that your workforce can also act as a first line of defense . Preparedness ensures that your organisation has the measures and training in place to address threats and can
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