Supply Chain Cybersecurity: Why the Time is Now

Supply Chain Cybersecurity: Why the Time is Now.

Presented by Mike Regan, Vice President of Business Performance at TIA, presents the Keynote:

The keynote underscores the critical importance of implementing cybersecurity measures in supply chains and ties these efforts to compliance with the SCS 9001™ Supply Chain Security Management System.

Key Objectives and Insights

1. Urgency of Supply Chain Cybersecurity:

• Modern supply chains are increasingly vulnerable to cyberattacks, especially through interconnected systems like IoT, IIoT, and cloud solutions.
• Statistics reveal alarming trends, such as a 245,000% increase in malicious packages targeting open-source components.

2. Role of SCS 9001:

• SCS 9001™ is introduced as a groundbreaking Supply Chain Security Management System (SCSMS) that goes beyond traditional standards like ISO 27001 to address supply chain-specific risks.
• The standard provides a robust framework for evaluating supplier trustworthiness, securing supply chains, and meeting governmental demands for improved security.

3. Comprehensive Security Approach:

• SCS 9001 integrates with other standards, enabling organizations to create a unified and effective security management system.
• Features include detailed requirements, controls, and performance-based measures to mitigate risks.

4. Alignment with Global Trends:

• Government regulations, such as the U.S. National Cybersecurity Strategy, prioritize supply chain resilience.
• SCS 9001 helps organizations align with such policies while addressing challenges like counterfeit components, software vulnerabilities, and connected vehicle security.

5. Strategic Benefits:

• Builds customer confidence through rigorous supplier evaluations.
• Reduces redundant standards, ensuring efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Enhances the security posture of businesses across various verticals, including automotive, smart devices, data centers, and cloud services.

Why This Matters

The keynote emphasizes the need for businesses to act immediately to protect their supply chains. Cyberattacks are not only increasing in frequency but also in sophistication, making supply chain security one of the most significant emerging threats today.

Speaker

Mike Regan - VP, Business Performance • TIA.Mike Regan leads the activities of the Telecommunication Industry Association’s (TIA) QuEST Forum with a focus on business performance improvement standards and associated activities. Prior to joining TIA, Mike completed a successful 30+ year career as a senior engineering leader. He has led large development organizations delivering complex communications and networking products deployed in the business-critical production networks of premier public service providers, global cloud platforms, large enterprises and customer engagement centers. His diverse experience spans from being a founding team and early-stage member of multiple VC-backed start-up companies up to billion dollar enterprises. His responsibilities have included all aspects of product development: strategy and roadmap, technology assessment, architecture, development, maintenance, quality assurance, test automation, DevSecOps, systems integration, compliance, security, project management, product management, tooling, operations, technical publications, and vendor / partner management. Mike leverages his personal experiences in progressing the initiatives of the TIA QuEST Forum by working with industry participants, network operators and government agencies in the development and adoption of new standards for the Information and Communications Technology industry with a focus on product quality, software development, cyber-security and supply chain security. Mike holds a B.S.E.E. from Northeastern University, Boston.