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“Supply Chain Attacks: Breaching You Through Your Vendors”

January 24, 2026

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Vendors Often Have More Access Than Employees

Third-party partners, SaaS tools, and service providers connect deeply into internal systems. Their compromise becomes your breach — and you’re still accountable.

Software Dependencies Are Security Debt

Every npm, pip, or Ruby gem added is a trust decision. Attackers poison popular libraries or take over dormant packages to slip malware into builds.

Vendor Security Questionnaires Are a Weak Filter

Self-reported checkboxes don’t stop breaches. Companies with perfect answers still get hacked. Verification beats paperwork — every time.

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Updates Become Trojan Horses

Signed updates from trusted vendors can carry malware — as seen with SolarWinds and others. Code-signing alone isn’t proof of safety.

APIs and Webhooks Expand the Threat Surface

Your vendors don’t just connect via email — they integrate via code. Inbound and outbound data flows must be audited, controlled, and logged.

Limit Vendor Reach and Monitor Everything

Apply least privilege to third-party integrations. Use sandboxed environments, narrow scopes, and set up anomaly detection. Assume vendors will be breached — and design accordingly.

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