An Insider’s View into a Supply Chain Attack
In early 2019, it was reported that one of the largest information technology outsourcing and consulting firms had suffered a major data breach. We typically think of supply chain attacks as stealthy attacks on hardware components, such as malware on laptops and network devices. But this particular supply chain attack was an attack on a service provider.
A year before, a software company identified potential warning signs of this upcoming data breach. In this data sheet, you will learn how the software company was able to:
- Monitor the IT consulting firm prior to the attack
- Pinpoint numerous cybersecurity issues at the firm
- Take immediate steps to mitigate risk
