Spring 2014 issue of Horizons

MANUFACTURING & DISTRIBUTION

Cyber Security in the Supply Chain by Mike Lewis, CPA

W ith the development of new technologies (such as cloud computing) and big data analysis techniques, supply chain management becomes more and more powerful and flexible in terms of capabilities. However, with the increase in usage and complexity of IT systems comes the increase in risks associated with the information flows managed by these systems. Moreover, the common IT risks (risks of breaking confidentiality, integrity, availability, authenticity of data) are becoming a much bigger concern with the growth of an average supply chain network as organizations are providing data to every member of the network.

Sharing information with your suppliers and customers is essential to the success of your

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