While supply chains were widely disrupted by the Pandemic, the flow of goods continues to improve as we enter 2023. 
 

Challenges facing trade and transportation companies include a boom in e-commerce, supply chain integration, and import-export challenges.  Add to this list cybersecurity, which has historically been a lower priority. With burgeoning digital record keeping and data tracking comes greater cyber breach threats. 

 

CBP’s CTPAT minimum security criteria is helpful, but companies should strive to exceed that criteria to lower risks of a breach. Indeed, companies should also develop plans to detect, respond and recover from a breach given financial and reputational impacts. 

 

It’s time for companies to assess and strengthen their cybersecurity programs, which can be done over time and with a business-first focus.