Cybersecurity in Distribution: Why It’s Now an Operational Priority
Distribution operations rely on speed, accuracy, and connectivity. ERP systems, warehouse platforms, integrations, and data exchanges all work together to keep business moving. But as systems become more connected, they also become more exposed.
What was once viewed as a purely technical issue now has direct operational consequences. Cybersecurity affects order fulfillment, warehouse productivity, customer relationships, and financial stability. For distributors, it is no longer a background concern. It is a core business responsibility.
Cloud vs. On-Prem: Where the Real Risk Often Lives
For many distributors, the core ERP platform is already well protected. If your ERP is running in a modern cloud environment — such as Infor CloudSuite Distribution — much of the foundational security is handled for you. This includes infrastructure security, system patching, redundancy, monitoring, and compliance standards that would be difficult and costly to maintain internally.
However, cybersecurity risk does not end at the ERP.
Most distributors still rely on a mix of on-premise systems, local servers, legacy applications, file shares, and custom integrations that sit outside the cloud. These environments often receive less attention, fewer updates, and limited monitoring — making them the most common entry point for cyber incidents.
In many cases, the biggest vulnerabilities are not in the cloud — they are in the systems still running in your own data center or branch offices.
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