Supply chain mapping is the process of recording, storing and using information gathered from suppliers who are involved in a company’s supply chain. Building on our existing supply chain guidance, we’re pleased to announce new guidance that focusses explicitly on this process, aimed at at procurement specialists, risk managers and cyber security professionals.

Supply chain mapping follows the principles of all good risk management; organisations need to understand the risks inherent in their supply chain, and then introduce security measures that are in proportion to the likelihood (and impact) of those risks materialising. The goal is to have an up-to-date understanding of your network of suppliers, so that cyber risks can be managed more effectively, and due diligence carried out.

Read more on National Cyber Security Centre here.