What is Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM)? | UpGuard

This report explains how digital transformation increases the supply chain attack surface and advocates prioritizing cybersecurity within Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) to enhance visibility, stability, scalability, and accountability. It recommends four practices: conducting regular third‑party risk due diligence (assessments, ratings, and automated questionnaires), prioritizing critical risks through risk appetite and vendor tiering, implementing security awareness training (theoretical and practical phishing/social engineering exercises), and establishing an SCRM culture supported by zero‑trust principles and stakeholder reporting.