As Digitization Outpaces Security, Lack of Supply Chain Visibility Increases Cyberthreat Vulnerabilities
Article from MHI Solutions Magazine
Cybersecurity remains a critical concern for supply chain leaders as digitalization increases both connectivity and complexity across global networks. The growing number of digital touchpoints between suppliers, partners and enterprise systems has significantly expanded the attack surface for cybercriminals.
No longer just physical pipelines for goods, supply chains have evolved into complex digital ecosystems—where a single vulnerability can trigger widespread disruption.
“Cyberattacks continue to present an ongoing, ever‑evolving threat to businesses across all sectors,” Mark Atwood, research managing vice president, wrote in Gartner’s “Top Trends in Supply Chain Technology for 2025.” He cited a 2024 Gartner survey on geopolitical risks impacting supply chains, in which 59 percent of respondents said cyberattacks had a moderate to very high impact on their performance over the past year.
