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Cybersecurity within supply chains and face risks from both upstream and downstream stages . They are vulnerable to direct attacks that could disrupt their operations and halt production , as well as to the risk of embedding cyber exploits in their products , either intentionally or unknowingly , enabling attacks to propagate further along the supply chain . Supply chain attacks typically fall into two main categories : those that target the supply chain itself and those that infiltrate systems through compromised components .
■ Attacks on the supply chain target key suppliers or components to disrupt operations and delay the delivery of goods
■ Attacks through the supply chain occur when compromised components , such as an infected chip , make their way into a manufacturer ’ s production line , embedding malware that can infect downstream systems or customers
In both scenarios , attackers exploit vulnerabilities in third-party vendors , creating ripple effects that can impact not just a single company but entire industries . So , how can manufacturing organizations build resilience against this expanding web of threats ?
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