Jaguar Land Rover's Month-Long Production Halt After Cyberattack
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has faced a significant cybersecurity incident, leading to a month-long production halt. The government has stepped in with a taxpayer-backed loan to support the supply chain. The incident has drawn criticism from a former GCHQ director.
JLR outsourced many of its computer systems to Tata Consultancy Services, a sister company of its owner. This move has raised questions about the extent and efficacy of JLR's cybersecurity defences.
Robert Hannigan, a former GCHQ director who led cybersecurity firm BlueVoyant, has criticised JLR's response. He believes that even after a successful cybersecurity breach, companies should not be paralysed for weeks or months. JLR hopes to partially restart operations within days, but the full extent of the damage remains unclear.
The cybersecurity incident has forced the government to intervene. A taxpayer-backed loan has been provided to support JLR's supply chain, highlighting the seriousness of the incident.
The cybersecurity attack on JLR has led to significant disruption and raised questions about the company's cybersecurity measures. The government's intervention underscores the potential impact of such attacks on the wider economy. As JLR works to resume operations, it will be crucial for the company to address the concerns raised by cybersecurity experts and ensure robust cybersecurity defences against future threats.
