Supply Chain Security

Supply chain security is the management of risks associated with a company's supply chain, including its vendors, suppliers, logistics, and transportation. It involves identifying, analyzing, and mitigating risks to both physical and digital assets.

Supply chain security is essential because supply chains can vary significantly between organizations. There are no one-size-fits-all guidelines for supply chain security, but a comprehensive strategy should include:

• Risk management: Use risk management principles to identify, analyze, and mitigate risks (NIST RMF)
• Cyber defense: Use cyber defense to protect against cyber threats
• Governmental protocols: Consider protocols established by government agencies and customs regulations

 Supply chain sources

• Software Provider
• Hardware Provider
• Service Provider (examples: ISP & Cloud Service Provider)

 Some best practices for supply chain security include:

• Tracking and checking regulatory paperwork to mitigate physical attacks
• Using locks and tamper-evident seals during shipping
• Inspecting factories and warehouses
• Requiring background checks on employees
• Using accredited or certified suppliers
• Performing penetration and vulnerability testing on partners
• Authenticating all data transmission
• Using permissions or role-based access to data
• Training employees to be alert to changes and inconsistencies