Training course on Cybersecurity for Supply Chain

Module 1: Introduction to Supply Chain Cybersecurity
Overview:
Understanding the landscape of supply chain risks and the role of cybersecurity in safeguarding operations.
Key Focus Areas:
Overview of modern supply chains and digital dependencies
Types of supply chain cyber threats: ransomware, phishing, insider threats, and third-party breaches
Case studies of supply chain cyber incidents
The cost and impact of supply chain cyber attacks
Introduction to supply chain cybersecurity frameworks and best practices
Learning Outcome:
Participants will understand the key challenges and importance of securing supply chains against cyber threats.

Module 2: Risk Assessment and Threat Modeling in Supply Chains
Overview:
Identifying and analyzing risks across the supply chain ecosystem.
Key Focus Areas:
Supply chain mapping: identifying critical nodes and dependencies
Risk assessment methodologies for suppliers, vendors, and logistics partners
Threat modeling techniques tailored to supply chains
Prioritizing risks based on impact and likelihood
Tools and frameworks for supply chain risk assessment
Learning Outcome:
Participants will learn how to assess and model risks across the supply chain to inform cybersecurity strategies.

Module 3: Cybersecurity Controls and Best Practices
Overview:
Implementing technical and organizational controls to protect supply chains.
Key Focus Areas:
Access control, authentication, and identity management for supply chain systems
Network segmentation and secure communications
Endpoint and OT/IoT security considerations
Secure procurement and vendor management practices
Monitoring, logging, and threat detection strategies
Learning Outcome:
Participants will be able to design and implement robust security controls to safeguard supply chain operations.

Module 4: Regulatory Compliance and Standards
Overview:
Aligning supply chain cybersecurity practices with international standards and regulatory requirements.
Key Focus Areas:
Overview of relevant standards: ISO 28000, NIST CSF, CMMC, GDPR, and PCI DSS
Compliance requirements for suppliers and third parties
Auditing and reporting obligations
Implementing policies and procedures to meet regulatory expectations
Continuous monitoring and evaluation for compliance
Learning Outcome:
Participants will understand how to ensure supply chain security practices meet legal, regulatory, and industry standards.

Module 5: Incident Response, Resilience, and Emerging Technologies
Overview:
Preparing supply chains for cyber incidents and leveraging technology to enhance resilience.
Key Focus Areas:
Incident response planning for supply chain disruptions
Business continuity and disaster recovery strategies
Communication and coordination with suppliers during incidents
Emerging technologies: blockchain for traceability, AI for threat detection, and IoT security
Continuous improvement and resilience building
Learning Outcome:
Participants will be able to develop incident response plans, strengthen resilience, and leverage modern technologies to secure supply chains.