Enterprise teams have come to recognize the importance of supply chain security for their servers, laptops, network gear, and other systems supporting information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) applications. However, most enterprise users neglect the importance of addressing the security of their underlying hardware. This lack of attention might come from the incorrect belief that nothing can be done to address such risk, but it is more likely the case that addressing hardware risk, unlike software risk, is often viewed as outside the scope of the typical enterprise.

This report provides an overview of supply chain security including:

• Emphasis on Hardware Security in Supply Chains: Learn how compromised hardware can create persistent, hard-to-detect risks that traditional software protections may overlook.

• Role of the Eclypsium Platform: Eclypsium provides enterprises with tools to monitor, verify, and secure hardware components to mitigate supply chain risks.

• Compliance and Risk Management: Through its inventory, scanning, and integrity-checking features, Eclypsium helps organizations meet cybersecurity compliance standards ensuring resilience against vulnerabilities and maintaining hardware integrity.