Over the past few years Hunt & Hackett has observed a discerning increase in the activity of Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) groups in the logistics sector. Logistics has long been the backbone of global trade, seamlessly connecting economies and ensuring the smooth flow of goods. But as the industry rapidly digitizes, it has become an increasingly attractive target for cyber threats.
One might not immediately assume that the logistics industry is a valuable target; after all, financial institutions have the money and government entities have the information hackers desire, right? Not quite. In fact, logistics companies manage vast amounts of sensitive data, and private and public entities depend on their operations every single day. These factors make them highly vulnerable to attacks.
How can you address this growing threat?
There is this legendary quote from Sun Tzu on how to overcome your adversaries: 'know thy enemy and know yourself; in a hundred battles, you will never be defeated'. To know your enemy starts with gaining an understanding of yourself, your threat landscape, your adversaries’ intentions, their modus operandi, and specific attacking methods. On this page, the cyber threats to the logistics sector are explored. Understanding the full picture of the challenges our clients may encounter helps us in doing what we do best: ensuring security for your business from specific cyber threats targeting your organization.
