You are a cybersecurity consultant hired by a manufacturing company that relies on a complex supply chain for its raw materials and components. The company is concerned about the security of its supply chain and wants recommendations to enhance supply chain security. Write a six to eight-page paper addressing the following questions:
1. Identify and analyze potential cybersecurity threats within the supply chain of a manufacturing
company. Discuss risks related to third-party vendors, counterfeit components, and the
potential for supply chain attacks.
2. Evaluate the effectiveness of the company’s vendor risk management practices. Discuss
strategies for assessing and managing the cybersecurity risks associated with third-party
suppliers and partners.
3. Propose measures to ensure the security of critical components used in the manufacturing
process. Discuss strategies for verifying the authenticity of components, detecting counterfeit
products, and ensuring the integrity of the supply chain.
4. Discuss the importance of information sharing and collaboration with supply chain partners for
enhancing cybersecurity. Recommend strategies for secure communication and collaboration to
address shared threats.
5. Outline the importance of continuous monitoring of the supply chain for potential security
incidents. Propose an incident response plan specific to supply chain cybersecurity incidents and
discuss ways to minimize the impact of such incidents.
Ensure that your paper provides practical and actionable recommendations for the medium-sized
enterprise to enhance its network security posture. Include relevant industry standards and best
practices in your analysis.
Your assignment must follow these forma2ng requirements:
· Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides;
citations and references must follow APA or school-speci1c format. Check with your professor for any
additional instructions.
· Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the
course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required
assignment page length.
The speci1c course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
· Compare and contrast the methods of disaster recovery and business continuity.
· Explain risk management in the context of information security.
· Use technology and information resources to research issues in disaster recovery.
· Write clearly and concisely about disaster recovery topics using proper writing mechanics and technical
style conventions