NYC — From Delta Airlines to Best Buy, a number of big-name companies were involved this year in data breaches – but even though their names made headlines, the actual security incidents occurred due to flaws in third-party partners.
Across the board, companies are scratching their heads trying to determine the best methods to manage their supply chain – including hardware, software and beyond – in order to maintain end-to-end security. But it’s not an easy task.
Ultimately, “There needs to be a shift in conversation,” Emily Heath, chief information security officer at United Airlines, said at the WSJ Cyber Executive Forum on Tuesday.
