Understanding C-SCRM and its importance
The concept of Cybersecurity Supply Chain Risk Management (C-SCRM) becomes even more critical when considering the far-reaching impacts of a compromised supply chain. In the interconnected world of today, a cyber breach at one point in the supply chain can cascade down to affect various players. A minor vulnerability in one supplier’s system could compromise the integrity of the entire supply chain, affecting the final product and causing untold damage to the reputation and finances of the companies involved.
To understand the importance of C-SCRM, we must appreciate modern supply chains’ complexity and interdependence. The intricate network of suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, and customers, all linked through digital platforms and technologies, is a web of potential weak points. Malicious actors can exploit each of these points.
The C-SCRM concept recognizes that cybersecurity is not a singular, one-off effort but...
