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Cybersecurity has become a critical topic to PMMI members and the packaging industry in today’s business environment.

As a result, PMMI has created CyberHealth, to assist you with your cybersecurity needs and keep you up to date on current business practices, key trends, and imminent threats. Check this page often as we will be updating the information and resources on a regular basis.

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Shields Up Program

April 19, 2022

In 2018 the US Government created the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency with the goal of connecting the public and private sectors to each other and to resources, analyses, and tools to help build their own cyber, communications, and physical security and resilience. With the development of recent geopolitical events, CISA launched the Shields Up program to provide the latest cybersecurity updates and information as well as guidance for all organizations on measures to adopt to enhance cybersecurity.

Password Protection Tips

April 5, 2022

In our first issue of PMMI CyberHealth, we explore passwords and authentication. It is estimated that over 80% of cyberattacks are caused by weak passwords that are easily guessed or “cracked”, making it one of the easiest and most dangerous vectors for attackers to gain access to your systems and wreak havoc.

Protect Your Business from Cyberattacks

March 21, 2022

The Biden-Harris Administration has warned repeatedly about the potential for Russia to engage in malicious cyber activity against the United States in response to the unprecedented economic sanctions we have imposed. There is now evolving intelligence that Russia may be exploring options for potential cyberattacks. The White House has issued the following guidance to provide you with the urgent steps necessary to protect your business.

Don’t be the Reason your Company is Attacked

March 15, 2022

Small and medium-sized manufacturing operations are now the companies that hackers and bad actors target the most as the stressed supply chain can become wholly unhinged with a few mouse clicks. Obviously, the events unfolding in Ukraine only add to the concern for IT and OT professionals. In this episode of unPACKed with PMMI, IT Manager Ben Spencer explains how more often than not, employees prove to be a weak point in cybersecurity prevention plans.

PMMI CYBER ALERT: Batten Down the Hatches

March 2, 2022

With the development of the recent events in Ukraine and U.S. sanctions on Russia starting to sink in, government authorities are warning of imminent increases in state-sponsored hacking attempting to disrupt infrastructure and supply chains.