At a time when digital threats are evolving faster than ever, cybersecurity has become a critical concern for parcel and courier companies. Regulations – such as the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), new machine regulations and the EU’s NIS-2 Directive – are either directly or indirectly impacting their operations. With this directive now in effect, logistics is officially recognised as an “important business sector”, and the pressure is on to meet higher security standards. We sat down with Ramon Thoms to talk about the growing cybersecurity challenges in parcel sorting facilities, and how companies can better protect their operations, data and customers.
“Don’t wait until it’s too late. Cybersecurity is no longer optional, it’s a business-critical priority, a license to operate and – at least in the future – a differentiator in sales. “ Ramon Thoms - Director Parcel IT at Vanderlande
Why is cybersecurity such a critical topic for parcel facilities right now?
There are two main reasons. Firstly, the number of cyberattacks is increasing globally. Every company, regardless of the industry, needs to prepare for potential attacks that could disrupt operations or lead to ransom demands. This means not only having a clear response strategy in place, but also building resilience to withstand and recover from such attacks. (....)