### Securing the Weakest Link in Defense Systems
Modern defense systems aren't built by single companies- they're assembled from hundreds of components across
global supply chains. A vulnerability in a single subcontractor can compromise an entire weapons system. Our
defense supply chain security service identifies, assesses, and mitigates third-party risks in sensitive
defense programs.
### The Supply Chain Threat Landscape
**Nation-State Targeting**
- Deliberate backdoors in components
- Compromised firmware and software updates
- Counterfeit components with hidden functionality
- Intellectual property theft through suppliers
**Third-Party Weaknesses**
- Inadequate security at subcontractors
- Lack of security awareness in tier 2/3 suppliers
- Legacy systems and unpatched vulnerabilities
- Insufficient access controls
### What We Assess
**Tier 1/2/3 Supplier Risk**
- Security posture assessment of all suppliers
- Access to sensitive data and intellectual property
- Cybersecurity maturity and controls
- Incident response capabilities
- Compliance with security standards (CMMC, NIST 800-171)
**Component and Software Bill of Materials (SBOM)**
- Hardware component provenance verification
- Software supply chain analysis
- Open source and third-party library risks
- Firmware and microcode validation
**Integration Points and Data Flows**
- How supplier systems connect to yours
- Data exchange mechanisms and security
- API and interface vulnerabilities
- Cloud and shared infrastructure risks
**Counterfeit and Tamper Detection**
- Physical inspection methodologies
- Hardware verification and testing
- Firmware integrity validation
- Component authentication procedures
### Our Methodology
**Phase 1: Supplier Inventory & Classification**
- Complete supply chain mapping
- Criticality assessment (impact if compromised)
- Access level classification
- Risk prioritization
**Phase 2: Security Assessment**
- Supplier security questionnaires
- On-site assessments (high-risk suppliers)
- Technical security testing
- Compliance validation (CMMC, ISO 27001, NIST 800-171)
**Phase 3: Component Validation**
- SBOM generation and analysis
- Component provenance verification
- Vulnerability scanning and assessment
- Counterfeit detection testing
**Phase 4: Risk Treatment Plan**
- Supplier remediation requirements
- Alternative supplier identification
- Contractual security requirements
- Continuous monitoring program
### Compliance and Standards
Our assessments align with:
- **CMMC** (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification) Levels 1-3
- **NIST 800-171** (Protecting Controlled Unclassified Information)
- **NIST 800-161** (Supply Chain Risk Management)
- **ISO 28000** (Supply chain security management)
- **DFARS 252.204-7012** (Safeguarding covered defense information)
### Deliverables
- Comprehensive supply chain risk assessment report
- Supplier risk scoring and rankings
- SBOM documentation and vulnerability analysis
- Counterfeit/tamper detection findings
- Supplier remediation roadmap
- Contractual security requirements template
- Continuous monitoring program design
- Executive briefing for program managers
### Ideal For
- Prime defense contractors
- Defense subcontractors (tier 1/2/3)
- Government defense agencies
- Organizations pursuing CMMC certification
- Companies under DFARS/NIST 800-171 requirements
- Program managers of sensitive defense systems
**Duration:** 6-16 weeks (depending on supplier count)
**Pricing:** Based on number of suppliers and assessment depth
**Clearance:** Can work with cleared personnel if required
