Supply chain risk management in cybersecurity focuses on identifying, assessing, and mitigating the risks associated with the interconnected network of organizations, people, processes, and technologies involved in creating and delivering products or services. Attackers can exploit any weakness in this chain, whether in your organization or a vendor's, to compromise your systems and data.
How ThreatNG Helps with SCRM
ThreatNG provides a robust set of tools to manage supply chain risks proactively:
Supply Chain & Third-Party Exposure Security Rating: This rating identifies and assesses your vendors' and subcontractors' security posture. It utilizes various techniques, including domain analysis, dark web monitoring, and social media analysis, to uncover potential risks associated with your supply chain.
Domain Intelligence: This module helps map the relationships between different entities in your supply chain. By analyzing DNS records, subdomains, and certificates, ThreatNG can identify connections and dependencies, highlighting potential points of weakness.
Dark Web Presence: ThreatNG monitors the dark web for mentions of your suppliers, including discussions about security incidents, data breaches, or vulnerabilities. It provides early warnings about potential risks in your supply chain.
Sensitive Code Exposure: If your suppliers have inadvertently exposed sensitive information, such as API keys or credentials, in public code repositories, ThreatNG can detect this and alert you to the potential risk.
Technology Stack Identification: By identifying the technologies used by your suppliers, ThreatNG can help you assess their security posture and identify potential vulnerabilities.
Sentiment and Financials: This module provides insights into your suppliers' financial health and reputation. Any negative news or financial instability can indicate increased risk within your supply chain.
Examples of ThreatNG's Modules and Capabilities in Action:
Supply Chain & Third-Party Exposure: ThreatNG identifies that one of your critical vendors relies on a fourth-party cloud provider with a history of data breaches. This allows you to proactively engage with your vendor to discuss mitigation strategies and ensure they take appropriate steps to secure their infrastructure.
Domain Intelligence: ThreatNG discovers that a third-party vendor has a poorly configured DNS record, making them susceptible to domain hijacking. This information lets you alert your vendor and encourage them to address the issue.
Dark Web Presence: ThreatNG detects a discussion on a dark web forum about a potential vulnerability in a software component used by one of your suppliers. This allows you to proactively investigate the issue and take steps to mitigate the risk, even before a public announcement is made.
Working with Complementary Solutions:
ThreatNG can integrate with other security solutions to enhance SCRM:
Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) Platforms: TPRM platforms provide a centralized repository for managing third-party risk assessments and due diligence. ThreatNG's findings can be integrated into TPRM platforms to provide a more complete picture of vendor risk.
Threat Intelligence Platforms (TIPs): TIPs provide curated threat intelligence that can be used to identify and assess risks associated with specific vendors and technologies. ThreatNG's findings can be enriched with TIP data to provide a more comprehensive understanding of supply chain risks.
Security Ratings Services: These services provide quantitative assessments of your suppliers' security posture, complementing ThreatNG's qualitative analysis.
Benefits of Using ThreatNG for SCRM:
Enhanced Visibility: Gain a comprehensive view of your supply chain and identify potential risks associated with each vendor.
Proactive Risk Management: Identify and mitigate potential risks before they impact your organization.
Improved Vendor Management: Enhance your vendor management program by incorporating continuous monitoring and risk assessments.
Reduced Supply Chain Disruptions: Minimize the impact of security incidents and disruptions from your supply chain.
Strengthened Resilience: Build a more resilient organization by proactively addressing risks across your supply chain.
