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Transport/Logistics Cybersecurity
Discover the unique challenges facing the Transport/logistics cybersecurity, and how cyberelements tackles them with proven expertise built through years of supporting clients in the sector.
Transport & Logistics cybersecurity: Growing Cyber Risks Demand Stronger Identity Security
Cyberattacks are a growing concern for the transport and logistics industry, where digital systems play a central role in daily operations.
Key facts and challenges:
24% of companies in this sector now rank cyber incidents among their top risks (Allianz Risk Barometer, January 2025)
In 2023, a Bordeaux-based transport company suffered a complete IT shutdown due to a cyberattack, triggered by unsecured access granted to a third-party operator.
This incident highlights the critical importance of securing not just core systems, but the entire supply chain, through effective identity and access management (IAM).
To mitigate these risks, leading players in road transport, maritime logistics, and warehousing have adopted the cyberelements platform to:
Implement Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) for remote connectivity
Control sensitive operations with Privileged Access Management (PAM)
Ensure rigorous oversight via Identity Governance and Administration (IGA)
We implemented cyberelements' ZTNA solution to secure remote access for all users, including our IT team. Our external service providers now use the PAM solution for precise, auditable access to systems like AS/400 and cloud platforms. The switch from Citrix to cyberelements was fast. Within just four months, we had a setup that truly fits our needs and exceeded our expectations.
Case Study: Key Challenges in the Transpot/Logistics Sector
Transport and logistics operations are considered highly critical due to their strong interconnectivity across the supply chain.
Malicious cyber activity targeting transport and logistics entities can have serious operational and financial consequences. From service disruptions and revenue loss to supply chain paralysis and safety risks, such as compromised signaling systems. These incidents also threaten the integrity, availability, and confidentiality of sensitive data, posing regulatory challenges.
Extended IT environment exposing a wider attack surface
System interconnection and automation increase vulnerabilities and expand the attack surface. Remote access adds further risk, especially in low-connectivity transport environments such as ships.Fragmented logistics networks with growing complexity
The complexity and fragmentation of supply chains increase exposure to cyber threats, as attackers often exploit weaker security practices among suppliers, partners, or subcontractors.High workforce mobility complicating employee management
Mobile roles like drivers and technicians access systems from multiple, uncontrolled locations, while high turnover and seasonal work lead to constant account changes.
This forces organizations to tightly manage identities and access rights to maintain both security and operational agility.
The cyberelements Main Features for The Transpot/Logistics Sector
Muti-Gateway Zero Trust Architecture
Minimizing Attack Surface
cyberelements supports key use cases like remote access to ICS apps, secure vendor access via bastion, and safe file transfers.
Its HTML5 web access with protocol isolation ensures no direct connection between user devices and the OT environment.
Key advantages of cyberelements:
Advanced architecture (multi-tenant, multi-site, multi-VLAN)
No need for a VPN to access different sites
Flexible deployment via a lightweight gateway with automatic pairing
Double-barrier architecture that ensures no resources are exposed to the internet
Securing Third-Party Access Across Distributed Logistics Networks
cyberelements offers key features to manage the complexity of fragmented supply chains:
Least privilege access based on context and task, reducing unauthorized access risks
Password vault to manage privileged accounts without exposing credentials
Flexible MFA options to verify third-party identities, with support for protocols like SAML and FIDO2
Securing Access in a High-Turnover Workforce Setting
cyberelements simplifies and strengthens identity and access management by centralizing user control and automating key processes. It enables organizations reduce risk, even in complex, multi-site environments.
Centralized identity management for automated lifecycle control
Automated access rights assignment and revocation to ensure the right access at the right time and eliminate orphaned accounts
Fine-grained access control across multiple sites using role- and structure-based models (OrBAC)
Detailed audits and reporting to detect expiring permissions and inactive accounts
- Consistent, rapid updates to identities and access rights during mergers, acquisitions, or organizational changes
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Comply with cyberelements
Supporting NIS 2 Compliance in the Transport/Logistics cybersecurity
The NIS 2 directive requires key sectors such as transport/logistics, classified as essential, to strengthen their cybersecurity across governance, operations, and processes.
Access security technologies play a crucial role in helping these organizations meet NIS 2 compliance requirements for protecting regulated information systems.
Zero Trust, identity-first platform providing secure access and identity management
Supports both remote and on-site employees, as well as third-party providers and any users needing access to the organization’s IT systems
Designed to meet the specific access challenges of transport and logistics sectors, including both IT and industrial systems
Delivers key capabilities to ensure secure, compliant, and efficient access across complex environments
In response to NIS 2 requirements, transport and logistics organizations must strengthen their identity and access management practices.
cyberelements offers a fast-to-deploy, user-friendly IAM platform that secures both IT and OT environments. The platform adapts to operational realities, and helps optimize access while maintaining high security and efficiency across complex, distributed systems.
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Logistics and Transport Cyber Security: Zero Trust access management to protect against cyber risks
Logistics & Transport Cyber Security Zero Trust access management to protect against cyber risks According to the Allianz Risk Barometer, published in January 2025, 24%