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Calls for Stronger Supply Chain Security and Business Resilience
[Basingstoke, UK – 22nd September 2025] – Exertis Cybersecurity (a sub-division of Exertis Enterprise), a leading distributor of advanced cybersecurity and IT infrastructure solutions, is issuing a call to action following the weekend’s cyber-attack on Collins Aerospace’s Muse software, which caused widespread check-in and boarding disruptions at major European airports including Heathrow, Berlin and Brussels.
The incident, reported by the BBC, is the latest in a series of high-profile cyber events this month – including a major attack on Jaguar Land Rover’s IT systems – highlighting how dependent organisations are on third-party vendors and supply chains, and how quickly operational, financial, and reputational impacts can escalate.
“What happened this weekend is exactly the kind of systemic vulnerability we warn about – when a trusted third-party or vendor is attacked, the ripple effects can be huge,” said Dominic Ryles, Sales & Alliance Director, Exertis Cybersecurity. “For many organisations, the infrastructure they rely on isn’t fully under their control. That means a weakness somewhere in your supply chain or a vendor’s software can be just as dangerous as a breach inside your own network. At Exertis Enterprise, our approach is to help companies build resilience across all fronts: vendor risk assessments, continuous monitoring, incident response planning, and ensuring strong backup and recovery processes are in place. Because when things go wrong, every minute of downtime costs more than just money — it damages trust.”
Securing Business Through End-to-End Cybersecurity
In a recent interview, Ryles emphasised that Exertis Cybersecurity’s role is to support businesses and MSPs in building layered defences that prevent, detect and respond to cyber incidents:
- Vendor & Supply Chain Risk Management: Auditing and continuously monitoring third-party systems to ensure they meet robust security standards.
- Layered Defence & Real-Time Detection: Deployment of perimeter defences, endpoint protection, and continuous threat monitoring via Exertis’ Security Operations Centre.
- Incident Response & Disaster Recovery: Enabling rapid response and minimising downtime through tested recovery plans and resilient infrastructures.
- MSP Enablement: Empowering Managed Service Providers with scalable cybersecurity solutions to protect their customer base.
These capabilities are designed to ensure business continuity in an environment where no organisation is immune from attack.
About Exertis Cybersecurity
Exertis Cybersecurity is a sub-division of Exertis Enterprise. We have over 35 years’ experience and service over 1,000 channel partners across UK and Ireland with market-leading cybersecurity solutions that help to address the cybersecurity challenges that business and organisations face today.
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