TAKEAWAYS Shaping the Future of the Global Supply Chain
Don’t Get Held Up for Ransom To avoid supply chain ransomware attacks, follow this advice from Adam Scamihorn, product director, InterVision: 1. Deploy proactive cybersecurity defense measures. The only way to prevent an attack—or curtail its impact on business continuity—is to enact a ransomware protection strategy. 2. Include zero-trust security in your cyber-defense practices. Zero-trust systems require robust and frequent user authentication through multi-factor authentication and single sign-on protocols, regardless of where the user is geographically located. 3. Work with a cybersecurity partner , either through an internal position like head of cybersecurity, a third-party vendor, or both. 4. Procure a ransomware response strategy. Evaluate and test the response strategy with both desktop exercises and disaster recovery testing that utilizes a secure gapped recovery site with immutable data repositories. 5. Consider a cyber insurance plan. Cyber insurance covers some losses associated with a ransomware breach, including direct damages stemming from encryption or data loss. 6. Evaluate your suppliers’ cybersecurity practices. Consult with suppliers to ensure full visibility into their ransomware response plan and general cybersecurity measures. 7. If breached, note the damage and file a report. Pinpoint all affected devices and categorize impacted data. Work with legal counsel to determine the scope of legal and regulatory concerns based on the data impacted. This will inform the next appropriate steps to take. 8. When necessary, address ransomware appropriately. It is never wise to pay a ransom. Instead, focus on restoring device functionality expeditiously. 9. Inform stakeholders if a breach occurs. Work with legal counsel and develop an appropriate communication strategy. Be clear and upfront when informing top stakeholders of the damage and its possible ramifications. 1 0. Review internal processes and make improvements after a breach. Identify where the ransomware entered and fortify that gap. Invite outside parties to review security protocols and ensure that future ransomware attacks fail.
SKY MILES We’re one step closer to the future after Alef, a startup developing a flying car, was recently granted Special Airworthiness Certification by the Federal Aviation Administration. Alef’s all-electric Model A can drive on roads and also vertically take off and land. It has a driving range of 200 miles and a flight range of 110 miles. The gimbaled cabin of the vehicle remains steady and stable during flight since it’s mounted to a rigid frame that allows it to pivot. The propellers are enclosed within the frame to enhance safety and cut down on noise. The Model A currently is designed to accommodate one to two passengers, but the company says it is developing a Model Z four- person sedan with increased range. As testing continues, Alef says it remains on track to deliver the first Model A vehicles by the fourth quarter of 2025. The Model Z will have to wait until 2035. Oh, the price? A mere $300,000.
16 Inbound Logistics • August 2023
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