Course Overview
Global supply chains are increasingly digital and interconnected, making them prime targets for cyberattacks. From software vulnerabilities to compromised vendors, third-party risks can disrupt operations and damage trust.
This Supply Chain Cybersecurity and Third-Party Risk Training Course equips participants with strategies to identify vulnerabilities, assess vendor risks, and implement governance frameworks. It emphasizes compliance with international standards, contractual protections, and collaborative resilience.
Through case studies, risk workshops, and practical exercises, participants will gain the expertise to build secure and resilient supply chain ecosystems.
Course Benefits
Strengthen cybersecurity in supply chains.
Manage third-party and vendor risks effectively.
Align supply chain security with global standards.
Reduce vulnerabilities from software and hardware suppliers.
Build resilience through governance and oversight.
Course Objectives
Explore cyber risks in global supply chains.
Conduct vendor and third-party risk assessments.
Apply frameworks such as NIST, ISO, and CMMC.
Develop contractual and compliance-based protections.
Build monitoring and auditing mechanisms for vendors.
Analyze case studies of supply chain attacks.
Design strategies for long-term supply chain resilience.
Training Methodology
The course blends expert-led lectures, supply chain case studies, risk assessment workshops, and group discussions.
Target Audience
Supply chain and procurement managers.
Cybersecurity and IT risk professionals.
Compliance and governance officers.
Executives responsible for enterprise resilience.
Target Competencies
Supply chain cyber risk management.
Vendor and third-party risk assessment.
Compliance and governance oversight.
Supply chain resilience strategy.
Course Outline
Unit 1: Supply Chain Cybersecurity Landscape
Threats to global and digital supply chains.
Nation-state and criminal exploitation of vendors.
Case studies of supply chain cyberattacks.
Importance of supply chain resilience.
Unit 2: Vendor and Third-Party Risk Management
Identifying and assessing vendor risks.
Due diligence in procurement processes.
Continuous vendor monitoring.
Workshop: third-party risk assessment.
Unit 3: Frameworks and Standards for Supply Chain Security
NIST Cybersecurity Framework for supply chains.
ISO/IEC 27036 and related standards.
Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC).
Exercise: applying frameworks to vendor oversight.
Unit 4: Governance, Compliance, and Contractual Protections
Building governance models for supply chain security.
Regulatory and compliance requirements.
Contract clauses for cybersecurity and liability.
Case study: securing vendor contracts.
Unit 5: Building Resilient Supply Chain Ecosystems
Collaboration across suppliers and stakeholders.
Incident response in supply chain disruptions.
Future risks: IoT, AI, and geopolitical factors.
Roadmap for sustainable supply chain resilience.
Ready to secure your supply chain against cyber threats?
Join the Supply Chain Cybersecurity and Third-Party Risk Training Course with EuroQuest International Training and gain the expertise to manage vendor risks and build resilience.
The Supply Chain Cybersecurity and Third-Party Risk Training Courses in Istanbul are designed to equip professionals with the knowledge, strategies, and practical skills required to manage cybersecurity risks across complex supply chains and ensure secure collaboration with third-party partners. This specialization targets supply chain managers, IT security professionals, procurement officers, risk managers, and executives responsible for safeguarding organizational operations and data throughout supplier networks.
Across its programs, participants explore the principles of supply chain cybersecurity and third-party risk management, focusing on how to identify, assess, and mitigate vulnerabilities introduced by suppliers, vendors, and external partners. Key topics include supplier risk assessment, cybersecurity policies for third parties, contract and compliance management, threat monitoring, incident response coordination, and continuous oversight of vendor security performance. Emphasis is placed on integrating cybersecurity best practices into supply chain operations to protect sensitive data, maintain operational continuity, and minimize reputational and financial risk.
The courses combine theoretical frameworks with practical application, enabling participants to implement proactive cybersecurity strategies across supply chain networks. Through case studies, scenario-based exercises, and interactive workshops, professionals develop skills in evaluating supplier security posture, establishing monitoring and reporting mechanisms, managing third-party compliance, and coordinating responses to potential threats. The specialization also highlights the importance of collaboration between procurement, IT, risk, and operational teams to ensure comprehensive risk mitigation.
Attending these Supply Chain Cybersecurity and Third-Party Risk programs in Istanbul provides participants with a dynamic learning experience guided by expert facilitators and enriched through peer engagement. Istanbul’s role as a regional trade and logistics hub offers a practical context for exploring supply chain vulnerabilities, vendor relationships, and cybersecurity challenges. By completing this specialization in Istanbul, professionals enhance their ability to manage third-party risks, strengthen supply chain security, and implement globally relevant strategies that protect organizational assets, ensure operational resilience, and maintain stakeholder confidence.