A little over 50 years ago, on July 20, 1969, humans first landed on the moon. Among the many amazing feats involved, it took just over eight years from the time President John F. Kennedy issued his famous challenge for the American space program to Neil Armstrong coming down the ladder with a small step and a giant leap. Critical to that success was a strong supply chain that could stand up to global scrutiny and extreme time pressure. Today, you can apply the same attitude to supply chain cybersecurity.
And, you can manage supply chain disruptions by putting supply chain cybersecurity best practices in place. But, planning ahead is key. And, working ahead to find out who are company decision-makers and how to get approval up the chain saves precious time and helps you remain calm under pressure.
How to Cut Down on Cybersecurity Supply Chain Risks
Whether your supply chain is directly targeted or a link in your chain is the target, the impact is usually the same. In both cases, resisting the attack is your shared goal. So, taking these prudent steps will give you confidence that your supply chain cybersecurity is solid, and you’ll know how to recover from a hit to one or more critical suppliers.
1. Select Vendors With Care
The first step is selection and inventory. Inserting the supply chain cybersecurity function into the vendor selection process provides value in two ways. First, the security team can help surface critical issues as selection criteria. Second, the security team is aware of that vendor’s role from the beginning of the partnership. You need to extend the same awareness to your existing vendors. Therefore, building an inventory of your current vendors completes this essential first step.
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