Supply Chain Risk Management

Identify and mitigate risks in your supply chain

Understanding Supply Chain Risk

Supply chain risk management (SCRM) is critical for protecting organizational assets and ensuring business continuity. Modern supply chains are increasingly complex, involving multiple vendors, software components, and hardware providers.

Key Risk Areas

Third-party vendors - External parties with access to systems or data
Software supply chain - Open source dependencies, third-party libraries
Hardware provenance - Origin and authenticity of hardware components
Data handling - How vendors process and protect sensitive data

Supply Chain Risk Framework

Identify

Inventory all suppliers and vendors
Map data flows and access
Identify critical dependencies
Document software components

Assess

Evaluate vendor security posture
Review certifications and attestations
Analyze open source vulnerabilities
Conduct risk assessments

Mitigate

Implement security requirements
Establish contractual safeguards
Monitor and audit vendors
Develop contingency plans

Monitor

Continuous vendor monitoring
Vulnerability tracking
Performance metrics
Incident reporting

Regulatory Requirements

Framework	SCRM Requirements
CMMC 2.0	Level 2/3 includes Supply Chain Risk Management (SR) domain
NIST 800-53	SR control family (8 controls in Rev 5)
NIST 800-161	SCRM-specific guidance for federal agencies
DFARS	Clause 252.204-7012 includes supply chain requirements