Challenges And Opportunities Of Supply Chain Security

This report provides a summary of NIST Framework and its process based on the documents SP 800-30, SP 800-37 and SP 800-39. The national agencies in United States of America and also a lot of companies are relying on the framework in order to improve their infrastructure security settings. Cybersecurity threats can exploit their systems and cybersecurity risks can affect the company’s bottom line. It can drive up costs and impact revenue but it can also affect their ability to innovate, gain and maintain customers. The framework was created through the collaboration between several governmental agencies and the private sector and it has been made as simple as possible using common language to address and manage cybersecurity risks in a cost-effective way.

The proficiency and efficacy of the cyberspace in its application in accounting, finance, system designs, manufacturing etc., cannot be denied nor neglected. The reality of the twenty-first century is simple; no organization can survive without the adoption and implementation of the mechanism of information technology to their area of business. On the contrary perspective, there are several challenges that are associated with the cyberspace, among which is majorly cyber security. Recently the hackers’ activity has really skyrocketed and has become a major concern for organizations, states and federal governments and even international organizations. Several regulatory schemes are put in place to mitigate the activities of hackers across the globe.

Since the system/application domain involves business’s mission-critical systems and applications, as well as data, it is important to ensure security of this domain. Failure to do so can result in a large loss of information and can ultimately lead to the cease of productions. This will ensure the protection of confidential data and its integrity. By implementing monitoring software tools, this will analyze any potential vulnerability that may exist on the

Since the onset of the first packet switching event that many believe to be beginning of the internet, no other technology besides the printing press has ever transformed the ability to deliver information. Although the internet is used by a large percentage of the civilized world, few Americans realize how vital cyberspace is to our national infrastructure. Today, we are faced with even more threats although it has been a recognized problem since 2009, when President Barrack Obama said “The cyber threat is one of the most serious economic and national security challenges we face as a nation. It’s also clear that we’re not as prepared as we should be, as a government or as a country (Obama, 2009).” Every industry that operates in the United States is dependent on the internet for some aspect of their business. Commerce, transportation, financial institutions, military, as well as industrial control systems are all interconnected. This interconnectedness has created vulnerabilities within their infrastructure that have increasingly become targets of terrorists, script kiddies, foreign governments and hackers of all types.

The Internet, as we all know, has rapidly spread around since its commercialization in the 1990s. It is evident that cybersecurity attacks are not going anywhere, and that government will continue to remain a target. In addition, the Internet of Things (IoT) growth will lead to more devices being connected to the networks. Therefore, with technology moving forward and hackers being more motivated as ever, the government finds itself struggling to keep up with effective cybersecurity measures and with filling up the designated positions in the Cybersecurity department.

The world of cyber security continues to introduce new threats each year against network infrastructures and computer devices. In the recent years, the impact from cyber-attacks has wreaked havoc on many company brands and organizational reputations. As this issue grows so does the technology to prevent and protect against these malicious attacks. It is absolutely crucial for organizations and businesses to shift focus from defense for different types of attacks to improving safeguards to mitigate the loss of sensitive data when an attack occurs. In addition to the traditional security technology used to detect an attack, companies will have to include

Cybersecurity is very important today for every company, business, enterprise, agency, and even the government. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has developed a cybersecurity framework to help companies to comply with standards, measurements, and technology to enhance economic security (NIST.gov). NIST 's cybersecurity framework is made of thee basic elements such as Framework core, framework

Cyber-security demands are ever increasing in the field of Information Technology with the globalization of the internet. Disruptions due to cyber-attacks are affecting the economy, costing companies billions of dollars each year in lost revenue. To counter this problem

Today however, a new type of warfare has emerged and occurs when outside entities conduct an attack on a power grid, network, or both with the intent of causing damage. This type of warfare is called cyber warfare. In the United States computers control everything. It is no secret that hostile countries and terrorist organizations are cognizant and they know our economy, security, and infrastructure can be crippled by a successful cyber-attack. Examples of potential targets for cyber terrorists include military bases, water systems, banking facilities, air traffic control centers and power plants. Even the Commander in Chief, President Obama has stated the threat of a cyber war is real and we must prepare for it and increase our security measures. First, this paper will discuss cyberterrorism and cyber-attacks as they pose a direct threat to national security and the economy. Then, we will review cyber-attacks against the U.S. from China, Iran, and Russia along with the impact and possible ramifications from those attacks. Finally, this paper discusses U.S. strategies to minimize the impact of cyber-attacks.

To cite this document: Remko van Hoek, (2001),"E-supply chains - virtually non-existing", Supply Chain Management: An International Journal, Vol. 6 Iss: 1 pp. 21 - 28 Permanent link to this document: http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/13598540110694653 Downloaded on: 23-05-2012 References: This document contains references to 11 other documents Citations: This document has been cited by 16 other documents To copy this document: permissions@emeraldinsight.com This document has been downloaded 4014 times.

Computers have become part of our daily complex lives; we depend heavily on computers to help break our complicated lives down. Most people now prefer to do things the digital way and so does companies. Most of trading (buying and selling) is now online which requires computers. In order to satisfy our hunger for digital living, there is a need for technology called the operating system to carry out the activities we require our computers to do. Computers and technology come in different forms and sizes and due to the capitalistic nature of our economy everyone is allowed to come up with their own form of computer and even the technology to run it. In recent years’ companies have gained interest doing business digitally and since software have become easier to write or code, it is also vulnerable- easy for programmers to access and exploit called hacking. Hackers are unapproved clients who break into a technological framework, change or decimate data, frequently by introducing hazardous malware without the insight and assent of the host company. Companies are now at risk of losing much more than money by doing business the digital way. It is in this view that the Security Exchange

Deploying the right security products – IT security today has a wide range of technologies that are aimed specifically at lowering risks and threats.

The United States houses more than 15 critical infrastructures, all of which implement information and communication technologies (ICT) systems, making the risk of a cyberwar a constant possibility. In order to

TJX was the largest retailer of apparel and fashion in the United States, with over 2400 stores and 125000 associates. It functions on the basis of an internal information system, which is essential for connecting people, places and information and; accessing data that enables quick and timely decisions. The presence of an IT network is imperative to the productivity of any retailer. But this IT network if not secured properly is the most sensitive to a cyber attack, thus making any retailer very vulnerable to attacks. Apart from the internal networks, the CRM technologies and in-store technologies (like bar-code scanners, kiosks, etc.) are also vulnerable to attacks.

Abstract – Software Security is the need of the hour today, especially when we have so many of our day to day activities depending upon computers, internet and software’s. These technologies are of utmost importance even for the most basic activities like banking, trading, shopping, social media and communication, which uses different software tools to provide service to users all around the world. Migrating to this tech world has made it a necessity to provide a high quality of software with equally good security. Systems nowadays like a banking system deals with highly sensitive personal information, so providing software security is as much important as the development of the software. The course project required us to develop a secure banking system which helped us to learn about the various software security tools and the get knowledge regarding the current trends in the field, what can be the possible attack vectors , attack patterns and how to mitigate their effects and defend the system against various such factors.