manufacturing processes , as not being able to track every component to its source further erodes confidence in a product ’ s security .
With different stakeholders across the supply chain potentially subject to different national legislative frameworks , security incidents may occur at various tiers and stages . Security incidents within the supply chain may result in a propagation of errors and risks across the whole supply chain , which makes detecting the source of the problem very difficult ,” she adds .
Overcoming threats Pinsent Mason believes investment in cyber security should be considered a high priority issue which requires funding and commitment . It advises its customers that even if incidents occur , proper governance can help to reduce the risk of fault-based liability . It says manufacturers should factor their investment to include investing in people , governance ( risk assessment , policies , procedures , training , testing ), technical capabilities ( devices , interoperability , promoting other technical measures ) and incident preparedness .
“ Security incidents within the supply chain may result in a propagation of errors and risks ”
CHRISTINA KIRICHENKO LAWYER , PINSENT MASONS
108 December 2021