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acted as catalysts for criminals . And the ongoing shift to hybrid working has exacerbated the issue . Transferring resources from legacy technology to the cloud , and leaving connections unprotected , have all widened the supply chain attack surface .
Securing an entire chain of businesses is far more complex than addressing just one individual company – the number of resources shared and the high level of collaboration that takes place adds to the challenge . Again , it all comes down to best practice and re-establishing the fundamentals . Businesses should carry out regular penetration tests and red teaming exercises , as well as ensuring strong cyber hygiene across the company . In addition , being part of a supply chain demands a certain amount of honesty . Each business must be open to discussing their security strategies to guarantee alignment throughout the chain .
A rise in awareness
A definite silver lining to 2021 is that awareness of cybersecurity has shot through the roof . Penetration testers are busier than ever , demonstrating that more
Ed Williams , EMEA Director of SpiderLabs , Trustwave
businesses are starting to appreciate the value in vulnerability assessment and are taking the first step to improving their security . However , as with most things in life , there is always more that can be
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