In today’s digital age, the threat of cyber attacks looms large over individuals, businesses, and critical infrastructure. The rapid advancement of technology has made our systems more interconnected and, consequently, more vulnerable to cyber threats. In this episode of Supply Chain Now, sponsored by Microsoft, hosts Scott Luton and Kevin L. Jackson highlight the dangers of cybersecurity threats and provide crucial insights into how leading organizations are navigating this perilous landscape with the help of special guest Jose Razo, Senior Technical Specialist with Microsoft. Listen in as Scott, Kevin, and Jose share a detailed overview of the current cyber threat landscape, highlighting the increase in cyber attacks since the pandemic, and the significant costs associated with the breaches. Learn more about the various types of cyber threats, critical infrastructure and its importance and inherent vulnerabilities, practical advice for businesses to strengthen their cybersecurity posture, and finally, Jose’s four-step framework for protecting against cybersecurity risks. Don’t miss this episode, and begin engaging in proactive cybersecurity conversations, and stay informed! Because as Kevin says, it’s not if you’re attacked, or even when you’re attacked, but how you respond to the attacks.

The Buzz is Supply Chain Now’s regular Monday livestream, held at 12 noon ET each week. This show focuses on some of the leading stories from global supply chain and global business, always with special guests – the most important of which is the live audience! In this week’s episode of The Buzz, host Scott Luton and co-host Billy Taylor welcome special guest, CEO & President of World Emblem, Randy Carr, to the show. Together they discuss: An update on the status of manufacturing growth in the US How the Biden administration is embracing onshoring Carr’s own experience with nearshoring with his company, World Emblem And so much more!