The risks associated with supply chains
Due to their interconnected nature and reliance on multiple parties, supply chains are exposed to various cybersecurity risks. These threats can originate from various sources and affect supply chain operations. Understanding these risks is essential to mitigate their potential impact. The following are some cybersecurity risks associated with the supply chain:
- Hardware tampering: Hardware tampering occurs when a physical component of an IT system, such as a server or network device, is manipulated maliciously. This manipulation can introduce vulnerabilities in the hardware, which can then be exploited to compromise the system. For example, an attacker might tamper with a hardware component during manufacturing, implanting a malicious chip that allows them to access the system remotely once it is operational.
- Software vulnerabilities: These are weaknesses or flaws in a software program that can be exploited to perform unauthorized...
