Supply chain
Understanding the cyber security risks from suppliers and other third parties.
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What is supply chain cyber security risk?
A supply chain is the extended network of trading relationships relied upon to deliver products, systems, and services. The Cyber Security Government Strategy (2022 – 2030) has recognised the growing risk within this area and is actively taking steps to better understand its dependencies on suppliers in a way that takes full account of their impacts on security and resilience.
Watch the video below to understand what we mean by supply chain cyber security risk.
Why does supply chain cyber security matter?
Many of us rely on suppliers to deliver products, systems, and services. However, supply chains are often large and complex, which makes it difficult to know if you have enough protection in place. In recent years there’s been a significant increase in cyber attacks as a result of vulnerabilities within the supply chain, which can lead to expensive and long-term ramifications for affected organisations and their customers.
These attacks have targeted:
