Supply chains are highly susceptible to cyberattacks. Between shadow vendors, human error and inadequate security, your organisation is at significant risk. 

This webinar is designed to help senior executives to identify, assess and mitigate cyber risks across supply chains. It’s a must-attend free event for any organisation with a supply chain, small or large. 

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Supply chains are highly susceptible to cyberattacks. Between shadow vendors, human error and inadequate security, your organisation is at significant risk.

This webinar is designed to help senior executives to identify, assess and mitigate cyber risks across supply chains. It’s a must-see for any organisation with a supply chain, small or large.

Fill in the form on this page to receive a recording of the webinar.

FAQs

Supply chain risks have grown over the past two years, mainly due to stricter regulations and increased reliance on third-party services like SaaS and cloud platforms. 

New regulations, such as DORA in Europe and CSCRF in India, require stronger security measures. Cyber threats and geopolitical tensions have also made companies and regulators more cautious. 

Businesses now need solid risk management plans and prove they can handle supply chain disruptions.

We expect that focus will extend to include Nth-party risks (vendors of vendors). Cyber threats will continue to grow, driven by financial crime and nation-state attacks. 

SaaS platforms are a big target, especially when APIs and access controls aren’t properly configured. Many companies still overlook SaaS providers in their supply chain assessments and need better risk forecasting to reduce exposure. 

Attackers exploit security gaps in SaaS platforms and use stolen credentials to break into supply chains. Many companies don’t have full visibility into their vendors (or shadow IT), and risk assessments often happen too late – after contracts are signed – making it harder to fix issues. Strong, efficient risk management with executive support is essential.  

The main challenges include a lack of visibility into all vendors, resistance from business units prioritising speed over security, and late-stage security involvement. 

Many organisations also struggle with balancing global consistency while avoiding redundant vendor assessments. Without streamlined processes, teams may bypass risk assessments, increasing vulnerabilities.

The key is to make risk assessments streamlined and non-intrusive. Automating parts of the process, focusing assessments on high-risk vendors, and ensuring security teams engage early in procurement can prevent delays. 

A tiered approach, where critical vendors undergo deeper scrutiny while low-risk vendors face simplified reviews, helps maintain operational efficiency while mitigating risk.

Yes, but with adjustments. While traditional on-site audits are still necessary in some cases, remote vendor audits are becoming the norm. 

Cloud infrastructure risks require different approaches, such as reviewing access controls, API security and compliance reports. 

Companies should adopt hybrid assessments, combining virtual reviews with occasional on-site checks for the applicable high-risk vendors, for example a Card manufacturing or statement printing Vendor.

Continuous supply chain monitoring detects security gaps timeously, enabling the patching of vulnerabilities so that they aren’t exploited. This includes tracking vendor security updates, scanning for exposed credentials, and assessing threat intelligence data. Proactive monitoring allows companies to respond quickly to emerging risks before they can escalate. 

Proactive risk mitigation includes conducting thorough vendor assessments, continuously monitoring security posture, and enforcing compliance with security standards. Clear incident response plans, regular audits, and strong access controls help prevent threats before they impact operations.

Companies need to align their risk management practices with evolving supply chain regulations. 

This includes maintaining clear documentation of vendor security control, ensuring compliance with frameworks like DORA and CSCRF, and conducting regular audits. 

Implementing standardised risk assessments across global operations can streamline regulatory compliance while strengthening security.

87%
of UK organisations are vulnerable to cyberattacks

Cyber attacks are a billion-dollar industry. You will be targeted sooner or later – don’t become another statistic.

Andrew Brown