Cyber-security trends

A number of the recent data breaches involving United States retailers have involved the same infiltration tactics by hackers: the exploitation of third-party contractors. And as multinational companies develop longer supply chains in an effort to better leverage the global economy and improve margins, these chains are offering more opportunities for cyber-attacks. With cyber-defence budgets often prioritising company headquarters, organisations are inadvertently driving attacks towards the most vulnerable parts of their chain. A panel of specialists will look at supply-chain due diligence and provide compliance officers with suggestions on remediation steps and prevention controls. In particular, they will cover the following best practice tips: •Know your third parties •Know their business •Know their risk •Know their access •Know your anti-bribery and anti-corruption obligations •Learn from the latest data breaches