Supply Chain
Supply chain governance myths vs facts
Six common beliefs about supply chain governance, checked against NIST guidance: it is not just a tool, not security alone, and not a one-off.
Oct 19, 20264 min read
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What should supply chain governance review weekly, monthly, yearly?
A governance calendar spreads supply chain reviews across the year so nothing slips. Here is a sample weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly rhythm.
Oct 19, 20263 min read
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Who can approve a new dependency, license or supplier? A matrix
A decision rights matrix says who may approve a new package, license, supplier or emergency block, and when to escalate. Start with this sample.
Oct 19, 20264 min read
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A supplier ships many products: which SBOMs do you actually need?
Ask for SBOMs only for the products and versions you run, not the supplier catalog. How to scope the request and keep it current as you adopt more.
Oct 19, 20263 min read
Supply Chain
Supplier sent an SBOM as a PDF or spreadsheet: what do you do?
A PDF or spreadsheet SBOM can start a review but cannot feed tools. Here is how to check it, what to request instead, and how to avoid retyping data.
Oct 19, 20264 min read
Supply Chain
Supplier SBOM lists an unmaintained library: what should you ask?
An unmaintained component is a risk signal, not a vulnerability. How to confirm status, ask about replacement plans, and decide whether to escalate.
Oct 19, 20263 min read
Supply Chain
Supplier SBOM is a flat list with no relationships: what can you do?
A flat component list still helps for searching, but you cannot trace paths or prove a negative. How to use it, what to ask for, and how to record the gap.
Oct 19, 20264 min read
Supply Chain
Your supplier's SBOM lists a vulnerable component. Who acts?
A vulnerable component in a supplier SBOM is a question, not a verdict. How to ask for exploitability status, set a deadline, and plan interim steps.
Oct 19, 20264 min read
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Supplier SBOM and your own scan disagree: which one is right?
When a supplier SBOM and your scan list different components, compare scope, version and method before choosing. A step by step guide.
Oct 19, 20264 min read
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