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Sophos is a global leader and innovator of advanced cybersecurity solutions , which includes managed detection and response as well as incident response services . The company has a broad portfolio of endpoint , network , email and cloud security technologies that enable companies to better protect themselves and defeat cyber attacks .
Threats behind manufacturing cyber attacks The difference between a cyber attack and a ransomware attack is simple : information gained in a ransomware attack is kept from the public and offered back to the victim for a price , whereas in a cyberattack , there is no offer of negotiation . But who are the people committing these attacks – pariah states or a lone wolf with a grudge or financial incentive to wreak havoc ?
“ IF A LARGE MANUFACTURER LIKE THAT GOES DOWN FOR ANY LENGTH OF TIME , THEN IT HAS THESE RIPPLE EFFECTS THROUGH THE SUPPLY CHAIN ”
JOHN SHIER SENIOR SECURITY ADVISOR , SOPHOS manufacturingdigital . com 67