Accession Number:

AD1015982

Title:

Supply Chain Risk Management: An Introduction to the Credible Threat

Descriptive Note:

Journal Article

Corporate Author:

Defense Acquisition University (DAU) South Region Huntsville United States

Personal Author(s):

• Ferry,Heath
• Poindexter,Van

Report Date:

2016-08-01

Pagination or Media Count:

5.0

Abstract:

We live in a wonderful world of instant information, and everything is connected. All we have to do is pull out our phones, tablets, laptops or any other similar device and get the information we need virtually instantaneously. While all this advanced communications technology constitutes one of the greatest things about living in a technologically advanced world, it also exposes us to one of the biggest threats. How can we be sure that any and all of these devices were made to strict manufacturing standards and werent designed with the flaws built in or downloaded

Descriptors:

• vulnerability
• management
• computer security
• SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
• military acquisition
• costs
• national security
• contracts
• procurement
• risk management

Subject Categories:

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE