Security

Risk in The Cloud

Monday, October 26, 2015 · Patrick Burnson A recent report concludes that technology exists today to secure digital access and identity issues and help companies monetize their data assets responsibly.

Immigration Crisis in EU is Disrupting Air Cargo Supply Chain

Thursday, October 8, 2015 · Patrick Burnson The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) has called on world leaders meeting at the United Nations this week to work together to find solutions to the ongoing migrant crisis in Europe.

Managing Risk in the Global Supply Chain

Friday, August 21, 2015 · Managing Risk in the Global Supply Chain J. Paul Dittmann, Ph.D. Executive Director, Global Supply Chain institute University of Tennessee Risk is a fact of life for the supply chain professional due to innumerable forces subject to change or beyond control within the supply chain such as legal, security, regulatory and environmental compliance; weather and natural disasters; and terrorism.

How Safe is the Mexican Supply Chain?

Tuesday, August 4, 2015 · Patrick Burnson Cushman & Wakefield's new study is bullish on the prospects for Mexico's rapidly growing seaport infrastructure, but U.S. supply managers may still be wary of investing there. Gonzalo Gutierrez, Cushman & Wakefield's executive director – Monterrey…

Retailer’s Applaud New Anti-cyber Attack Laws

Tuesday, June 16, 2015 · Patrick Burnson National Retail Federation (NRF) President and CEO Matthew Shay says his industry hasn't always seen eye-to-eye with President Obama, but there's one subject where there's complete agreement – cyber-security and the need to protect sensitive consumer…

How Supply Chain Managers Can Mitigate Cyber-Attack Risk

Tuesday, June 16, 2015 · Patrick Burnson Air and ocean cargo shippers can also play a proactive role in the war against cyber crime and terrorism

Boeing Beefs Up Its Supply Chain Security

Tuesday, June 16, 2015 · Patrick Burnson The need for airlines to adopt a solid information security framework is also clear, observe senior analysts at Boeing.

U.S. Seaports Move Against Cyber-Attacks

Tuesday, June 16, 2015 · Patrick Burnson Port information technology leaders – along with their counterparts in private industry and other critical infrastructure (CI) – have been confronting the threat of cybersecurity for some time.

Defining Threats and Finding Solutions for Cyber Attacks

Tuesday, June 9, 2015 · Patrick Burnson Shippers' growing reliance on automated systems makes global supply chains more vulnerable to potential criminal and terrorist cyber attacks than ever before.

“Hostile Environment Liability Protection” Launched for Supply Chain Managers

Tuesday, May 19, 2015 · Patrick Burnson A consortium of international risk management experts recently announced the launch of Hostile Environment Liability Protection (HELP), a risk mitigation, crisis response and insurance program.

More Trouble Ahead for Flags of Convenience

Wednesday, April 29, 2015 · Patrick Burnson If the shipping community needed one more reason for eliminating “Flags of Convenience,” this may certainly be the one demanding our immediate attention.

Flags of Convenience Pose New Danger With “Floating Armories”

Monday, January 12, 2015 · Patrick Burnson A new threat posed by “flags of convenience” vessels surfaced recently with news that floating armories – ships carrying military weapons and ammunition – are proliferating at an alarming rate.

Cyber Hackers Threaten Global Supply Chains

Friday, August 29, 2014 · Patrick Burnson Calling the global supply chain “the next playground for hackers,” The International Maritime Bureau is calling for vigilance.

Asia Pacific Supply Chain a Bit More Secure This Year

Monday, August 18, 2014 · Patrick Burnson Reported Hijackings dropped drastically from the first half of 2013, contributing to the overall decrease in the theft rate for the Asia-Pacific region.

Increasing threat from Southeast Asia piracy

Monday, July 28, 2014 · Patrick Burnson Southeast Asian waters adds further incentive for pirates