Norsk Hydro cyberattack exposes supply chain fragility
by Graham Buck
Central technology and automation have become crucial to the metals and mining industry, but also makes companies vulnerable to attack.
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The basic purpose of the corporate treasury department is to ensure that there is sufficient cash available for the company to operate, and that interest rate and foreign exchange risks are effectively managed. It cannot do this if it stops operating due to environmental disasters such as flooding or… Read more about Operational Risk Management
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