April Newsletter – Supply Chain Security

This month we delve into supply chain security and consider what it will take to counter the increasing sophistication of threat actors. Like the novel coronavirus that emerged last year, 2020 also heralded a novel cyber threat for which no auto-immune or adequate protective measure currently exists. In his call to innovate, Sam Curry (Cybereason) lays out his keys to future supply chain security and integrity.

Strategies to Hinder Adversarial Synchronization

Brigadier General Stefanie Horvath (United States Cyber Command, MNIT) believes the rapid progression of supply chain attacks signals that cyber criminals are far better than us at leveraging synchronization. To frustrate adversarial networks, Stefanie recommends three new defensive objectives: 1. Providers develop secure products and services 2. Security first is a strategy 3. Sharing is caring

The Blind Side of Supply Chain Security

Recent supply chain attacks have raised our awareness of the many shortcomings we face. Yet, there is another dark storm brewing, Jerrod Montoya foresees, and the supply chain still has a blind spot – the buyer. In three actionable steps, Jerrod explains how suppliers can flip the script by pushing cybersecurity requirements back up the demand chain.

April Webinar: The State of Supply Chain Security

In our next Cyber Security Summit webinar on April 27, Joyce Corell (National Counterintelligence and Security Center) shares how government and others are addressing supply chain challenges, raising awareness, and the value of information sharing. Registration is complimentary for this one-hour event, so please join us!

SCOTT SINGER

President, CyberNINES

The recent SolarWinds attack has shined a light on how important it is to protect our critical infrastructure and the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) from cyber-attacks. Small businesses are the backbone of our country and the DIB and they often are the most susceptible to attack. A lot of these companies can’t afford solutions designed for major corporations – they need more affordable options designed for small businesses. However, training is always the best defense.

MARY FRANTZ

Chief Information Security Officer, Prescryptive Health, Inc.

Nearly all our online interactions are co-dependent upon embedded levels of shadow code, infrastructure, and services managed and developed by third parties. Each of layer opens a potential attack vector. To protect our services and information from attacks and disruptions, we need to transform legacy concepts of vendor risk management into a whole new and deeper level of asset management, due diligence, monitoring and oversight.

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InfraGard is a partnership between the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and members of the private sector for the protection of U.S. Critical Infrastructure. Through seamless collaboration, InfraGard connects owners and operators within critical infrastructure to the FBI, to provide education, information sharing, networking, and workshops on emerging technologies and threats. InfraGard’s vetted membership includes: business executives, entrepreneurs, lawyers, security personnel, military and government officials, IT professionals, academia and state and local law enforcement—all dedicated to contributing industry-specific insight and advancing national security. Visit InfraGard.

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