Buying group Confex is rolling out cyber security services to its members to protect its entire supply chain. With high-profile organisations such as the Ministry of Defence, NHS and The Metropolitan Police falling victim to cyber attacks and data hacks in the past year alone, it’s clear that such attacks pose a very real threat to UK businesses.
Bearing this in mind, the Cotswold-based buying group has identified cyber security as one of its seven strategic pillars for future growth, and has partnered with the cyber security platform provider Cyber Tzar to roll out support for its 241 members across the UK.
Confex CEO, Tom Gittins (pictured), said: “As wholesale moves further and further online and our systems grow in importance, combined with the rise in the level of cyber threats as highlighted in this year’s King’s Speech, Confex is proud to announce its partnership with Cyber Tzar to enhance the security of our systems and those of our members.”
According to Cyber Tzar chairman Charles Andrews, cyber security vulnerabilities can come from all kinds of sources, ”such as third-party compromises, malicious software updates, embedded hardware flaws, insider threats and outdated or unpatched systems”. He warns that as automation increases, the landscape is continually changing and it is vital that businesses stay ahead and eliminate potential risks.
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