Confex is rolling out a cyber security service to its membership after partnering with platform provider Cyber Tzar to roll out support.
Offering the service to its 241 members across the UK, the buying group has identified cyber security as one of its seven strategic pillars for future growth.
The industry-first partnership is already underway with Cyber Tzar actively scanning Confex systems, identifying vulnerabilities and working with the IT team at Confex to rapidly fix them.
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“As wholesale moves further and further online and our systems grow in importance, combined with the rise in the level of cyber threats, as highlighted in this year’s King’s Speech, Confex is proud to announce its partnership with Cyber Tzar to enhance the security of our systems and those of our members,” said Confex chief executive Tom Gittins.
“For Confex, its members and suppliers, this initiative will raise the bar for security and will protect the entire supply chain,” said Charles Andrews, chair, Cyber Tzar. “Businesses believe they are protected by their existing IT security systems, however, this is not the case across their supply chain. It is estimated that 90% of businesses do not know the cyber risk of their suppliers, which means everyone in the supply chain is at risk.”
“Cyber security vulnerabilities can come from all kinds of sources, such as third-party compromises, malicious software updates, embedded hardware flaws, insider threats and outdated or unpatched systems. As automation increases, the landscape is continually changing and it is vital that businesses stay ahead and eliminate potential risks.”
