Cybersecurity is essential to hardware manufacturer operations.
But in a globalized supply chain, a company's security is only
as strong as its weakest link (for instance, a single hacked vendor
cost Applied Materials
$250 million in 2023).
During such uncertain times, business leaders must stay vigilant
against evolving cybersecurity risks, though it's difficult to
discern the best path to take. We have noticed that leading firms
are taking a holistic approach to address security across hardware,
software/firmware, data and digital assets, and even the AI-driven
solutions integrated into their products.
CEOs can ask themselves the following five questions to evaluate
their security programs and detect potential blind spots:
