When Cybersecurity Becomes a Prerequisite for Supply Chain Resilience

Dependencies in the automotive sector

Cyber risks: balancing supply chain capabilities, regulation and manual processes

A challenge at Banner GmbH

In the automotive sector, a product is only valuable if the associated digital information is also provided. If this information – such as the EDI data record – is missing, the product is deemed not to have been delivered. This makes IT security directly business-critical.

At the same time, the situation is challenging for suppliers: whilst OEMs have highly specialised security teams, the reality for small and medium-sized enterprises is quite different. The concern that they might serve as an ‘easier target’ for attacks is very real.

In der Praxis zeigte sich bei Banner:

CyberRisk data was scattered across multiple systems and reports

Key figures had to be collated and checked manually

Reporting meant: gathering data, checking it, verifying it, and explaining it

No consistent, up-to-date view of the risk situation

Reports were submitted to senior management, but they were sporadic and time-consuming

About the Company

Banner Batteries is an international manufacturer specializing in automotive and energy solutions. With annual revenue of approximately €300 million, Banner is a mid-sized company that sets high standards for delivery reliability, quality, and safety.

Banner GmbH

Automotive supplier

Banner Batteries is an internationally active manufacturer with two core business divisions: Automotive and Energy Solutions. With annual revenue of approximately 300 million euros, Banner is a typical medium-sized industrial company with high standards for delivery reliability, quality, and safety.

Banner GmbH

Automotive supplier

Banner Batteries is an internationally active manufacturer with two core business divisions: Automotive and Energy Solutions. With annual revenue of approximately 300 million euros, Banner is a typical medium-sized industrial company with high standards for delivery reliability, quality, and safety.

The request was clearly stated: “I want to know where I stand at the push of a button.”

Christian Ott

Banner GmbH

From Fragmented Data to Controllable Cyber Risk Management

Solution

SEQiFY wasn’t rolled out as a long-term project, but was tested in a pragmatic way. Two meetings, automated data preparation running in the background - and the results were already visible during the very first presentation.

1

Easy start – no complex setup required

SEQiFY was tested, integrated, and put to use without months of setup and configuration adjustments.

2

All CyberRisk data in one central location

What had been known before but had never been clearly visible as a cohesive whole was now available in SEQiFY as a single, centralized view across systems - providing a clear, comprehensive overview.

3

Automation as a true value-added feature

Instead of manual reports, SEQiFY automatically generates figures and overviews. For Banner, this is a prime example of what digital transformation looks like in practice.

Know where we stand at the touch of a button.

Christian Ott, Banner GmbH

…about pragmatic CyberRisk Management with SEQiFY.

Measurable benefits for IT managers

Key-Benefits
  • Centralized overview of devices, systems, and risks

  • Significantly less manual effort required for data and reports

  • Key metrics available at any time - not just on reporting deadlines

  • High employee acceptance due to ease of use

  • CyberRisk Management is now more clearly positioned than before

60%

less manual effort

100%

Cross-system transparency

24/7

Real-Time Cyber Risk Overview

“Just another tool,” was my first thought.
But what won me over was the pragmatic approach - just give it a try!

Christian Ott, Banner GmbH

Just do it - like Christian Ott.

In 30 minutes, we’ll show you how SEQiFY consolidates and prioritizes your company-wide risk profile and makes it manageable.