15 Feb SecurityScorecard’s analysis found 73% of top UAE businesses exposed to breach
SecurityScorecard released an analysis of the cybersecurity landscape of the largest companies in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) which found that 73% of companies have third-party suppliers that experienced a breach and 73% were exposed to a fourth-party breach, indicating significant business risk.
The report examined the top 30 companies in the UAE by revenue in the energy, finance, manufacturing, transportation, utilities, and technology sectors.
Steve Cobb, Chief Information Security Officer of SecurityScorecard, said: “Companies must prioritize managing supply chain risk by pinpointing vendors in their ecosystem susceptible to known, high-risk vulnerabilities and those with active infections.”
Jan Bau, Vice President of EMEA, said: “SecurityScorecard is at the forefront of cyber risk assessment across the Middle East, offering comprehensive ratings that enable organizations worldwide to understand, improve, and communicate their cybersecurity posture and provide in-depth insights into the risk profile for critical suppliers.”