Remember the card game, “52 Pickup”? It’s played with a deck of cards, a dealer (also known as “prankster”), and at least one naif (also known as “victim”). The game relies heavily on social engineering, the premier tactic used by successful cybersecurity attackers.[i] Unlike cybersecurity incidents, however, once a 52 Pickup victim, never again a […]

A recent article in New York Times discussed the Biden Administration’s “difficulties” with trade relations with China. The story’s author points out that “some officials have grown frustrated that U.S. trade relations are still defined by policies set by President Donald Trump”. Yet, the article continues, top White House aides “argue that removing the tariffs—which […]

Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success. — Henry Ford According to a recent study by the California MEP Center (CMTC), only 10% of manufacturers surveyed have internal IT staff. This is certainly what I’ve observed among manufacturers who are seeking help with cybersecurity challenges. The process of choosing […]

In this discussion, we will walk through each element of the end-to-end supply chain to review common pitfalls, typical misconceptions, and proven tactics to recover & build true Supply Chain Resiliency. This webinar is for you if you are: 1) Experiencing delays, outages, or unplanned cost increases in your supply chain2) Unsure if your supply […]

When the unexpected occurs – having a plan helps you to recover faster. Let’s discuss how to build your business continuity plan in this 1-hour webinar. Presented by Manufacturer’s Edge on March 31, 2022Hosted by Brie Zoller

Life changes fast. Life changes in the instant The ordinary instant. You sit down to dinner and life as you know it ends. —Joan Didion, “The Year of Magical Thinking”[i] Russia’s current invasion[ii] of Ukraine was threatened and predicted. Sabers and doorknobs have been rattling for years. The stacking up of military forces, —the sabers—along […]