Cybersecurity attacks and ransomware can take their toll on any company but those involved in logistics may see a ripple effect across multiple chain partners. Even the Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has been working with major players to protect the nation’s supply chain.

Module 3: Week 1 Discussion Background Readings

Breaking News – Walmart Canada and DLT Labs™ Launch World’s Largest Full Production Blockchain Solution for Industrial Application (2019)

Going the Distance: Securing Supply Chains from Cyber Attack (2019)

Supply Chain Manager’s Confidence Declines as Cyber Threats and AI Emerge as Key Threats (2019)

Cyber Attacks Top List of Risks Impacting Supply Chain (2019)

2019 Cyber Threatscape Report: Supply Chain (2019)

WEEK 1 DISCUSSION POST

The week’s background addresses cybersecurity in the supply chain. Find at least one other recent resource for support. For your post:

• What precautions need to be taken to enhance supply chain cybersecurity?
• Share at least two technology solutions to mitigate supply chain security.
• Using the resource beyond this week’s readings, provide a real-world example of a company that is addressing cybersecurity (from a supply chain perspective). (The article should be less than two years old.)