Proper supply chain management and national security concerns have never been more interconnected. As geopolitical tensions bring cyber threats to the fore, the public and private sector must collaborate to ensure each link of the supply chain is secure. And everyone in the organization, from developers to senior leadership, must prioritize risk management across the entire threat landscape.

Because cybersecurity risks can arise at any point in the life cycle or any link in the supply chain, having full visibility, clear standards, and no single point of failure is critical. Government-wide standards, frameworks, and third-party certifications are important tools to begin securing potential attack surfaces, but what other steps can agencies take to tackle the complexity of supply chain security?