Word of the Day – January 27, 2021

supply chain risk

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Noun A risk measured by the likelihood and severity of damage if an Information Technology or Operations Technology system is compromised by a supply chain attack, and takes into account the importance of the system and the impact of compromise on organizational operations and assets, individuals, other organizations, and the Nation. Supply chain attacks may involve manipulating computing system hardware, software, or services at any point during the life cycle. Supply chain attacks are typically conducted or facilitated by individuals or organizations that have access through commercial ties, leading to stolen critical data and technology, corruption of the system/ infrastructure, and/or disabling of mission-critical operations. (used 45 times in citations and controls)
  • Per ISO 704:2009 methodology
Noun Risks that arise from the loss of confidentiality, integrity, or availability of information or information systems and reflect the potential adverse impacts to organizational operations (including mission, functions, image, or reputation), organizational assets, individuals, other organizations, and the Nation. (used 0 times in citations and controls)
Noun The potential for harm or compromise that arises as a result of security risks from suppliers, their supply chains, and their products or services. Supply chain risks include exposures, threats, and vulnerabilities associated with the products and services traversing the supply chain as well as the exposures, threats, and vulnerabilities to the supply chain. (used 13 times in citations and controls)

Other Forms

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Plural supply chain risks
Plural Possessive supply chain risks'
Possessive supply chain risk's

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