Click here to get SYSPRO\u2019s ERP security solutions.<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nFailure to do so can lead to disastrous outcomes, as was recently seen when the world\u2019s largest meat processor was hit with a sophisticated ransomware attack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The company\u2019s operations in the US and Australia were disrupted as a result, with it having to close beef plants across both countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This has led to massive supply issues that could have a long-term impact on the meat industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Knowledge is essential<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
To avoid suffering a similar fate, you need to understand the threats your business faces, and how they could affect the security of your ERP systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cTo safeguard against cyber-attacks, manufacturers and distributors should watch out for a number of \u2018social engineered\u2019 scams that try to exploit organisational weaknesses,\u201d said SYSPRO Chief Technology Officer JP van Loggerenberg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These scams include Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attacks, which are among the most common for ERP users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
DDoS attacks are where cybercriminals overload a company\u2019s public-facing endpoints to render them unavailable to users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Phishing is a common way that cybercriminals try to gain entry into your ERP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cybercriminals send fraudulent emails and other communications that seem to be from trusted sources or companies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If your employees interact with these fake emails and messages, it can lead to criminals obtaining their credentials – such as passwords, identity numbers, and banking details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These can then be used to attack your ERP from within.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pharming is another threat to your ERP system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This involves redirecting users to a fake site to steal their information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When your employees are redirected, they could unknowingly enter their usernames, passwords, and other data on the fake site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To protect against these and other threats to your ERP system, SYSPRO has three tips for its customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. Don\u2019t delay updates<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Software updates ensure that your security systems can keep up with the constant evolution of harmful technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Consistently updating your ERP systems and other software mitigates any vulnerabilities that may have existed in older versions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2. Access rights<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Taking a zero-trust approach to ERP access is an effective tool for avoiding data breaches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Employees should only be provided with access to the data, tools, and groups they need \u2013 and nothing else.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This ensures that if an employee\u2019s credentials are compromised, the potential damage a malicious party can cause to your ERP system is limited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
3. Multi-factor authentication<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Companies that still use single-factor authentication are at serious risk of being breached.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Instead, companies should use two-factor or multi-factor authentication to ensure that there are multiple layers of security against attackers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You should also choose an ERP system that takes active measures to keep your data secure \u2013 like SYSPRO.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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