Cybersecurity in logistics and supply chain management: An overview and future research directions

Technological applications have increasingly improved the quality of services in the logistics industry. However, the adoption of internet-based technologies has increased the attack surface in the logistics environment. Such attacks could negatively impact both logistics and overall supply chain performance. This paper reviews studies on measures that enhance cybersecurity in logistics and supply chain management. Several key findings and potential research directions are presented in relation to research on cybersecurity in logistics and supply chain management. These findings are: (1) Existing studies rarely use real cybersecurity data; (2) Studies focusing on cybersecurity in logistics are scarce although logistics plays an important role in supply chains; (3) There is only a limited number of papers adopting quantitative research approaches to study cybersecurity in logistics and supply chain management; (4) While a few studies focus on real-time recovery and aftermath measures, most studies focus on precautionary measures; (5) Blockchain technologies are still in their infancy in the transport and logistics sector; (6) Most studies use one-way encryption schemes that overlook the potential threats in a future dominated by quantum computing techniques; (7) Studies on information security and digital forensic investigation are scarce.