Adversaries have more resources at their disposal than ever before, and with increased public awareness and oversight, the risks associated with a supply chain attack have never been higher. (Photo: Shutterstock)As many organizations have become more reliant on third-party software partnerships, the supply chain has inadvertently become an integral part of how most businesses operate. Vendors provide critical components of an organization’s operation, including software and hardware. Therefore, potential security risks lurk in every relationship between an organization and its supplier base.

