The consequences of supply chain risks

Cybersecurity breaches within a supply chain can lead to significant consequences for organizations. Real-world cases illustrate these risks and effects. Here are a few notable examples:

• SolarWinds: One of the most high-profile cybersecurity incidents involving a supply chain in recent memory is the 2020 SolarWinds hack. SolarWinds, a provider of network management software, was compromised by what was believed to be a nation-state actor. The attackers manipulated software updates for SolarWinds’ Orion software, a platform used for IT infrastructure management, allowing the attackers to distribute a backdoor to the software’s users. This breach impacted several major organizations and government agencies in the U.S. The attack highlighted the vulnerability of software supply chains and the potential scale of an attack that leverages this vulnerability. It led to operational disruptions, investigation costs, reputational damage...