Trusted supply chain partners are key for data protection, says Dell

IN A BID to protect data breaches and ensure compliance with the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, Indian enterprises are firmly looking for trusted technology and supply chain partners, especially with regard to choosing right cybersecurity solutions, according to Dell Technologies.

- JATIN GROVER

The need for trusted supply chain partners, including equipment makers, software providers, etc, is crucial amid increasing instances of cyber attacks on the enterprises. Since the companies rely on third-party vendors for such solutions, poor cyber security of any third-party vendor will not only put a company's system at risk but also affect the systems of other companies connected with it.

In its recent Innovation Index report, the US-based company said 54% of Indian IT decision-makers are ensuring a secure supply chain for their businesses. However, only 23% of Indian businesses surveyed are exploring or building a zero-trust architecture.

Zero Trust is a security model which assumes that any individual and devices that are attempting to access company resources cannot automatically be trusted. As part of the enhanced security, the model will authenticate users every time it receives a request to access data or systems.