The National Retail Federation (NRF), in partnership with The Chertoff Group, has released a comprehensive “Guide to Developing a Retail Supply Chain Cybersecurity Risk Management Plan.” This guide is designed to help retailers identify and manage cybersecurity risks associated with their supply chains, providing a structured framework to strengthen defenses and protect against emerging cyber threats. In a retail landscape increasingly dependent on third-party suppliers for goods and services, this guide serves as a valuable resource for proactively addressing vulnerabilities that could be exploited by malicious actors.
Supply chain cybersecurity threats have become a critical concern as hackers often target vendors and suppliers to gain unauthorized access to broader networks. The guide outlines how compromised supplier credentials and other weak links in the supply chain can be exploited in cyberattacks, emphasizing the importance of collaboration between retailers and their partners to protect sensitive data and maintain operational resilience.
The NRF’s model framework for supply chain cybersecurity risk management encompasses several key elements to enable retailers…
