1D Flashcards
A ___ ___ consists of multiple entities, such as governments, corporations, or small businesses, coordinating to get a product or products to a destination.
supply chain
A ___ ___ in a supply chain is an intermediary, subcontracted individual, or company that provides a product or a service in support of the primary objectives of an organization.
third party
Third party support services can vary widely from janitorial services to software engineering, and more. Granting either ___ or ___
access to an organization’s information system, software code, or intellectual property can leave these assets vulnerable to exploitation through malicious actions or carelessness.
physical or virtual
___ ___ ___ refers to efforts to enhance the security of the supply chain, the transport and logistics system for the cargo.
Supply chain security
Supply chain security combines traditional practices of supply-chain management with the security requirements driven by threats such as ___, ____ and ____.
terrorism, piracy and theft
Typical supply-chain security activities include:
- Credentialing of participants in the supply chain.
- Screening and validating of the contents of cargo being shipped.
- Advance notification of the contents to the destination.
- Ensuring the security of cargo while in-transit via the use of locks and tamper-proof seals.
- Inspecting cargo on entry.
___ ___ is a powerful business solution because it allows an organization to save on hardware and management costs while maintaining high availability.
Cloud computing
However, cloud computing often relies on a ___ ___ to handle your data, which could include sensitive information. Ensuring the third party is securing this data is an important prerequisite when considering moving in-house services off-site and putting them into the hands of a third party.
third party
