Business Security
Blindly trusting your partners and suppliers on their security posture is not sustainable – it’s time to take control through effective supplier risk management
25 Jan 2024
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The world is built on supply chains. They are the connective tissue that facilitates global trade and prosperity. But these networks of overlapping and inter-related companies are increasingly complex and opaque. Most involve the supply of software and digital services, or at least are reliant in some way on online interactions. That puts them at risk from disruption and compromise.
SMBs in particular may not proactively be looking, or have the resources, to manage security in their supply chains. But blindly trusting your partners and suppliers on their cybersecurity posture is not sustainable in the current climate. Indeed, it’s (past) time to get serious about managing supply chain risk.
What is supply chain risk?
Supply chain cyber risks could take many forms, from ransomware and data theft to denial of service (DDoS) and fraud. They may impact traditional suppliers…
