What is a Supply Chain Attack?
A Supply Chain Attack is a cyber attack that targets an organization by compromising a third-party vendor, software provider, or service dependency. Instead of attacking the organization directly, adversaries exploit trust relationships within the supply chain.
These attacks often involve injecting malicious code into software updates, libraries, or infrastructure components. They are commonly associated with Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) actors due to their complexity and high impact.
What is a Supply Chain Attack used for?
Supply chain attacks are used to gain widespread access to multiple organizations simultaneously, often enabling large-scale data breaches or system compromise. They can also serve as a stealthy entry point for long-term espionage or disruption.
Mitigation requires strong Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) practices, third-party risk management, and continuous monitoring of software integrity. Organizations should also implement Zero Trust architectures and Security Control Validation to detect anomalies.
