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How Can Companies Avoid Major Cyber Attacks like JLR’s?

The recent cyberattack on Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has sent shockwaves through the manufacturing sector. With production halted across the UK, China, Slovakia and India, and sensitive data affected, the incident shows just how quickly a single breach can disrupt an entire operation.

In a recent article published by Technology Magazine, Katie Barnett, Director of Cyber Security at Toro Solutions, was quoted highlighting the importance of spotting vulnerabilities across the supply chain early:

“Early detection of supply chain weaknesses is crucial to limiting the impact of such attacks.”

The attack also underscores the value of zero trust architecture in modern manufacturing, ensuring systems are designed to contain threats quickly rather than relying solely on traditional defences.

The full article explores the lessons JLR’s experience offers to businesses everywhere – from protecting operational technology to strengthening supplier networks – and provides practical guidance for avoiding similar disruptions.

JLR cyberattack “severely disrupts” production

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has been forced to halt production after a major cyberattack “severely disrupted” its operations worldwide. As the carmaker races to restore systems, experts warn the incident underscores the vulnerability of modern, digitised manufacturing.

Katie Barnett, Director of Cybersecurity at Toro Solutions, notes that such events highlight a critical blind spot: supply chain resilience.

“While third-party vendors drive efficiency, businesses must ask: Do partners have the right controls in place? Can infiltration be detected early enough to contain the damage?”

Read the full story to explore how the attack unfolded and what it means for operational technology and supply chain security across the automotive sector.

Safeguarding people in an evolving geopolitical risk landscape

Experts from across security and intelligence explored how shifting geopolitical risks are reshaping organisational strategies to protect people and build resilience.

Business Continuity Management (BCM) Checklist

This guide provides a comprehensive framework for assessing, improving, and implementing business continuity in your organisation.

A practical guide to yacht security

Superyachts are high-value targets. Explore a complete guide to physical, people, and cyber security measures for safe and discreet protection.

Breaking down silos

Modern attackers don’t just target one area. They target multiple points, looking for a gap. In most organisations, people work in their own swim lanes so gaps inevitably appear between them. IT focuses on systems, HR on staff, and facilities on physical access. These separate responsibilities inevitably create blind spots. Think about it. IT sees

Why a security led MSP is the future of IT outsourcing

When businesses look at outsourcing IT, the conversation often starts with costs. How much can we save? How quickly can we reduce overheads? However, the real question you should be asking is: how do we get IT that not only supports the business, but also protects it? That’s where a security-led Managed Service Provider

Reimagining Security Convergence – Podcast

Listen to the podcast with Katie Barnett and Gavin Wilson on cyber and physical security convergence. Discover practical strategies and insights for stronger organisational resilience.

7 questions every family office should be asking

In a recent podcast between Ocorian and Toro Solutions, Michael Harman and Peter Connolly discussed the increasingly complex risk landscape facing family offices today.

Security Culture

A strong security culture starts with making security simple and intuitive, discover how engaging your team with user-friendly practices can turn them into your best defence against security threats.

What to expect from the UK Cyber Security and Resilience Bill

In April 2025, the UK Government unveiled plans for a Cyber Security and Resilience Bill that will expand the scope of regulated organisations, tighten incident reporting deadlines, and give regulators greater powers to strengthen the nation’s critical infrastructure defences.

Roadmap to Operational Resilience

Operational resilience isn’t just another checkbox on the risk register. It’s the lifeline of your organisation the difference between surviving chaos and folding under pressure.