Supply chain attacks are on the rise, with nearly 20% of organizations reporting breaches linked to vulnerabilities within their supply chains, according to IBM’s Cost of a Data Breach Report. These attacks come with a hefty price tag, averaging nearly $4.5 million per incident, and they often take longer to detect and resolve than other types of breaches.
Join us in an insightful discussion with Theo Zafirakos, Cyber Risk and Information Security Expert at Fortra, as we delve into the critical factors behind these breaches and explore actionable strategies to mitigate them.
In this interview with Manufacturing Business Technology, you will learn:
- The top three vulnerabilities in supply chain security are software, devices, and people
- Why human error is often overlooked and how targeted training can reduce risk
- The expanding influence of AI in email compromises driving supply chain attacks
- The importance of aligning IT and OT security strategies to safeguard operations
- The necessity of having a robust ransomware response plan in today's threat landscape
