Seongkyoon Jeong, an assistant professor at the Haslam College of Business, discusses the growing importance of cybersecurity in supply chains, emphasizing various cyberattack types that threaten operational integrity. His analysis includes social engineering attacks, which exploit digital communication vulnerabilities, and attacks targeting supplier-managed resources, leading to data breaches and operational disruptions. Additionally, he highlights sophisticated attacks where hackers infiltrate a company through its suppliers. To mitigate these risks, organizations must conduct thorough cybersecurity assessments of their suppliers and continuously monitor their systems for vulnerabilities.

Source: https://www.scmr.com/article/supply-chain-cyberattacks