CONTACT: Jennifer Read January 27, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ECIA’s Global Industry Practices Committee (GIPC) Publishes ATLANTA - ECIA members, electronic component manufacturers and distributors who have international operations face a broad spectrum of cyber risks that could potentially impact their business operations. These risks can be more complex and challenging due to their international scope. The ECIA’s GIPC has posted an advisory report prepared as the result of a cooperative effort between electronic component manufacturers and their authorized distributors. The four key areas covered by the document are Cyber Threats, International Governance, An International Response Plan and Scheduled Tests, and Allocating Resources to Protect International Operations. This document offers concrete recommendations to enable managers to prepare their organizations. “Many thanks to the GIPC Cybersecurity subcommittee that worked on researching and updating this critical document,” commented ECIA VP of Industry Practices, Don Elario. “By sharing members’ best practices with the rest of the industry, we can minimize the disruptions that occur from cyber-attacks. These attacks affect everyone.” The GIPC committee members who worked on this advisory report were:
The complete GIPC Guidance Document, entitled “International Cyber Security Advisory Report, GIPC No. 102, Edition 2” can be downloaded here. About ECIA The Electronic Components Industry Association (ECIA) is made up of the leading electronic component manufacturers, their independent manufacturer representatives and authorized distributors. ECIA members share a common goal of promoting and improving the business environment for the authorized sale of electronic components. Comprised of a broad array of leaders and professionals representing all phases of the electronics components supply chain, ECIA is where business optimization, product authentication and industry advocacy come together. ECIA members develop industry guidelines and technical standards, as well as generate critical business intelligence. For more information, visit www.ecianow.org or call 678-393-9990. |