When was the last time you purchased a product that was in a container? If you are a typical consumer, you probably have done so in the last few days. There is an entire industry that focuses on these containers. Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) is an industry term for merchandise that is used and replaced on a frequent basis. CPG includes just about everything including small items such as food, beverages, cosmetics, and cleaning products all the way up to larger durable goods such as appliances, furniture, and automobiles.

Of course, the manufacture and distribution of Consumer Packaged Goods relies on technology. Like most organisations, CPG organisations are at risk of cybercrime. While typical attacks such as ransomware are a constant concern for all organisations, CPG organisations are exposed to unique risks.

Why Is the Need for Cybersecurity Growing for CPG Organisations?

There have been a lot of changes in the market that have forced CPG organisations to more digitalisation. This has been particularly true for organisations in most sectors following the COVID-19 pandemic and the rise of new work models.

What makes the story for CPG organisations unique is that they are under incredible price pressures, especially if those products are fully automated and domestically manufactured. To address this price pressure, they need to be more efficient, and for this growth and efficiency, most companies are turning to optimisation technologies such as digital twin machine learning. On top of this, if the products coming off the production line are safety-related, as is the case with food or children’s toys, there are additional regulations that organisations are required to follow.

What Cybersecurity Risks Are They Facing?

Digital attackers are targeting the production capabilities of CPG organisations. If successful, an intruder could compromise a production line to tamper with the production (Read more...)