Key features and benefits
The solution offers a range of key features and benefits that empower organisations to enhance their supply chain security.
The importance of supply chain security
Recent high-profile breaches such as SolarWinds or MoveIT have highlighted the critical importance of supply chain security.
With new legislation like the Digital Operational Resiliency Act (DORA) and Network Infrastructure Security (NIS) regulations prioritising supply chain security in cyber resilience programs, organisations must take proactive measures to safeguard their supply chains.
The problem with traditional approaches to Supply Chain Security
Traditionally, organisations focused on securing their environments, but today’s complex, interconnected supply chains demand a broader cyber security approach. Organisations can no longer solely rely on their suppliers to maintain robust security measures. Instead, there is a joint responsibility to ensure the security and resilience of the entire supply chain.
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) legislation, companies were required to broaden their data security scope to incorporate their suppliers. While some companies implemented extensive programs to collaborate with their suppliers, many resorted to a more basic approach. This often involved creating a bespoke questionnaire that suppliers were asked to complete, with responses being checked (or not) and filed away for future reference.
Unfortunately, this approach had its limitations. In most cases, suppliers would declare themselves secure, with no outstanding issues to be resolved. However, this self-assessment method provided little assurance and often failed to uncover potential vulnerabilities and risks in the supply chain.
Stay ahead of cyber risks in your supply chain with continuous monitoring
To address the limitations of traditional approaches, organisations need a continuous monitoring solution that provides comprehensive visibility into their supply chain cyber risks.
Northdoor offers a managed service that provides insights from a hacker’s standpoint by examining publicly available data for your domain and key suppliers. This approach eliminates the need for port sniffing, software installation, or disruptions to your network, ensuring a seamless and non-intrusive evaluation. Our solution assesses a range of critical factors, including:
- known patching vulnerabilities,
- open ports,
- SSL certificate mismatches/expirations,
- DNS issues,
- domain variations,
- leaked passwords, and more.
By analysing both your domains and those of your key suppliers, we provide you with a holistic view of your supply chain security posture.
The process of creating a hacker’s view of your supply chain cyber risk
Our service begins by running an assessment across your own domains to analyse potential risks and vulnerabilities.
Once the initial assessment is complete, you have the option to extend the service and run reports against your key suppliers.
Our findings are then reported back to you in regular meetings, where our technical specialists provide insights and recommendations for remediations.
The service covers various aspects, including:
- A monthly report containing findings, observations, and insights to inform your defence against cyber attacks.
- Monthly guided specialist reviews that discuss all known vulnerabilities, certificate issues, breached email addresses, domain issues, internet-resolvable hosts, and other addressable vulnerabilities.
- Access to consultants who can help assess reconfiguration options for the attack surface.
- Scheduled remedial activity and consultant support to address known vulnerabilities and reconfigure the attack surface where possible.
- Recommendations for supply chain issues where necessary.
Furthermore, by maintaining regular reporting, you can address new issues promptly and keep track of your suppliers’ cyber resilience on a week-to-week basis. This approach ensures that data security is not a one-off or annual occurrence but an ongoing commitment to maintaining a robust cyber defence posture.
Cost-effective cyber security managed service for your supply chain
We understand the importance of cost control, which is why we offer a managed cyber service across a domain for as little as £12,000 + VAT per year.
This pricing is comparable to an annual pen test but comes with the added benefits of continuous, 24 x 7 x 365 reporting and comprehensive cyber risk management.
With our expertise and commitment to providing effective solutions, you can trust us to protect your supply chain and maintain the resilience of your business.
Achieve comprehensive supply chain security with Northdoor
Cyber supply chain risk management is crucial in today’s digital landscape. By implementing a continuous monitoring solution and independently assessing supply chain cyber risk, organisations can proactively identify vulnerabilities and mitigate potential threats.
With our cost-effective service and comprehensive reporting, we offer the expertise and support you need to enhance your cyber resilience and protect your business from evolving cyber threats.
To learn more about how Northdoor can help you secure your supply chain, email us, or call us on 020 7448 8500 to arrange a free initial consultation.
Fortify your cyber security posture and protect your valuable assets with continuous monitoring.
The solution continuously monitors your supply chain, allowing you to detect and respond to cyber threats as they happen.
You can minimise the impact of potential attacks on your operations by receiving alerts and insights.
By adopting a hacker’s perspective, we can help you identify and address potential vulnerabilities in your supply chain before they can be exploited.
Our service conducts thorough assessments that simulate real-world cyber attacks.
This approach enables us to identify potential weaknesses and develop targeted strategies to mitigate risks.
By proactively addressing vulnerabilities, you can significantly enhance your overall cyber security posture.
Stay one step ahead of cyber threats.
Don’t wait for a cyber attack to happen.
We can deliver actionable insights and recommendations based on the findings of our assessments. These insights empower you to make informed decisions and prioritise remediation efforts effectively.
By focusing on the most critical vulnerabilities, you can maximise the impact of your cyber security investments.
With our proactive threat intelligence, you can stay one step ahead of potential vulnerabilities in the supply chain.
We leverage publicly available data, threat intelligence feeds, and advanced analytics to stay ahead of emerging threats.
By incorporating these insights into our monitoring solution, we enhance your ability to detect and prevent cyberattacks.
Our proactive approach ensures that you are well-prepared to mitigate evolving threats.
Our comprehensive reporting capabilities give you a holistic view of your supply chain security posture.
We offer detailed reports highlighting vulnerabilities, breach incidents, domain issues, and other security concerns.
Additionally, our experts provide guidance on effective remediation strategies, ensuring that potential vulnerabilities are promptly and effectively addressed.
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