Procurement Intelligence Briefing

Cyber security a growing priority for manufacturers

Published: November 23, 2018•1 min read•GovPurchase Research Desk
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When someone tapped into Helmy Associates & Co.’s network after hours last year, it caught the plastics manufacturing company off guard.

“We thought we were doing something wrong, or our employees were doing something wrong,” said CEO Mona Helmy.

The San Antonio business implemented more security measures, such as changing how they share information and adding coverage for cyber attacks to their commercial insurance policy, Helmy said. They were able to mitigate the damage, but guarding against future attacks is an ongoing concern, she added. She believes many companies, big and small, are underestimating cyber threats.

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