Why We Need Better Cybersecurity for the Transportation Sector

guest · Aug 16, 2021

Why We Need Better Cybersecurity for the Transportation Sector
August 10, 2021
https://www.cybersecurity-insiders....-cybersecurity-for-the-transportation-sector/

Cybersecurity is one of the most significant threats facing virtually any industry today. While many sectors didn’t have to worry about cybercrime in the past, rapid digitization and increased connectivity have opened the door for new risks. The transportation industry is a prime example of this shift.

Not long ago, the transportation sector had little need for robust cybersecurity. The industry still isn’t one people think of immediately when they think of cybercrime, but that needs to change. Transportation companies are vulnerable, which presents monumental risks.

Here are five reasons why the transportation sector needs better cybersecurity.
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1. Cybercriminals Are Targeting Transportation
Transportation companies have found themselves in the center of several high-profile cases lately, too. The late 2020 Sunburst attack potentially breached thousands of transit organizations, including the San Francisco International Airport. If cybersecurity in the industry doesn’t improve soon, these attacks could become even more frequent and destructive.
2. Transportation Connectivity Is Growing
Another concerning security trend in the transportation sector is its growing reliance on the internet of things (IoT). IoT connectivity is skyrocketing in the industry.
Every IoT device in a supply chain or smart city represents a potential gateway for hackers.
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3. Securing Transportation Is Challenging
Tighter security can often get in the way of transit companies’ business goals, or at least it appears that way, so they tend to opt for the latter.
Ironically, this challenge means security is all the more important. If businesses overlook security in the name of simplicity, they leave themselves vulnerable. The industry needs a renewed focus on cybersecurity to navigate these challenges and enable both security and efficiency.
4. Transportation Cyberattacks Can Be Devastating
Another factor that heightens the need for cybersecurity in the transportation sector is the industry’s sensitivity. Many other sectors rely on transportation services, so an attack on these businesses can have devastating ripple effects.
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5. Transportation Companies Are New to Cybersecurity
Finally, the transportation industry needs better cybersecurity because it’s largely unfamiliar with the concept. The need for cybersecurity in these companies, especially traditionally low-tech subsectors like trucking, is relatively new, so they don’t understand the risks or best practices.

This lack of expertise can lead them to overestimate their security or misunderstand the vulnerabilities they create.
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longshots · Aug 16, 2021

The same could also be said for many other industries.
Which ones? I guess we'll find out soon enough. Film at 11.

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