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Locking Down Security Links: Breaking the
Chain of Cyber Threats
By Al Lakhani, CEO and Founder, IDEE
The saying ‘a chain is only as strong as its weakest link’ has never been more relevant in the world of
cyber security than it is right now.
Just one supply chain breach can lead to wide-ranging consequences. According to Verizon's Data
Breach Report, for example, the supply chain was responsible for 62% of System Intrusion incidents in
2022. As a result, chain vulnerabilities in a complex web of suppliers and partners are a pressing concern.
Understanding supply chain vulnerabilities
The first major concern is the lack of information regarding personnel changes within the supply chain.
Often, it is impossible to know if an individual has left a role or is on extended leave, which can lead to
the exposure of critical information. The responsibility for communicating these changes to clients lies
solely with the supply chain, yet there are never consequences when they inevitably fail to do so.
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