Cyberthreats have increased by 600% since 2020. Here’s what you can do to ramp up security of your operations.

The mass push for digitization has opened a myriad of opportunities for today’s supply chains. However, with greater connectivity, faster processing speeds, and unbeatable ease-of-use came heightened risks of costly cyberattacks. As the Internet of Things and automation seized the forefront of warehouse modernization, cyberthreats have risen by 600%,  costing an average of $3.86 million per breach, and that number is only expected to rise. To stay a step ahead of cyberthreats and increase security, businesses must rely on a detailed and real-time system visibility, easily adopted by everyday workers and administrators for seamless manageability.

Before integrating new security parameters in your operation, it’s important to pinpoint likely risk sources since these will need to be strengthened in order to prevent future attacks. The most three common causes of cyberattacks are:

• Human error from device misuse – It is estimated that 9 out of 10 breaches can be traced back to user error and/or improper employee training. Enterprise systems can be overwhelming for newer employees, which is why Android for Enterprise has continually stood as a favorable OS since it integrates secure familiarity and dependable updates. Furthermore, Zebra LifeGuard for Android boosts ease-of-use with silent and automatic OS updates and government-grade encryption for undisrupted workflows, so workers can keep using a familiar platform that’s consistently protected.
• Limited security that leaves peripherals uncovered – Main computers often receive top priority when it comes to data security, yet in the Digital Age, peripheral devices connected to the main computer like enterprise printers are just as vulnerable to cyberattacks. Applications such as PrintSecure protect devices from unauthorized users, thus blocking breaches trickling in from supporting devices.
• Poor preparation based on outdated systems – It’s hard to fight something that you can’t see. Well over half of companies admit to not being properly prepared to handle a cyberattack, which is why systems like Visibility IQ have become indispensable in managing asset performance and security remotely to pinpoint weak links before they compromise an entire operation.

The increase in omnichannel shopping will certainly welcome even more digital threats. Start protecting your operations with technologies designed for maximized security when you contact SSE Technologies for a free assessment of your current devices to see how to strengthen your current Zebra devices with an intelligent layer of security.