Security News > 2021 > July > How can a business ensure the security of their supply chain?

Since the SolarWinds' supply chain attack, there has been an increased focus on how organizations of all sizes ensure the security of their suppliers.

In the first quarter of 2021, 137 organizations reported experiencing supply chain attacks at 27 different third-party vendors, while the number of supply chain attacks rose 42% from the previous quarter.

This begs the question: how can businesses mitigate risk when it comes to the increased threat from supply chain attacks?

While there are no guarantees that a business can detect a supply chain attack before it happens, there are 10 best practices that a business can consider to help mitigate risk and validate the security of its supply chain.

By following these recommended best practices, a business can identify the risks associated with a particular supplier, understand how the supplier manages those risks, and gather evidence regarding how the supplier is mitigating those risks.

Remember, there are no guarantees that anyone can stop a supply chain attack but by protecting your own environment with next-gen anti-malware protection, conducting ongoing cybersecurity training with your users, and following these best practices, it is possible to mitigate the risk to your organization.

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