Supply Chain Security Risk Checklist
Proactively safeguard your supply chain! This Supply Chain Security Risk Checklist helps you identify, assess, and mitigate vulnerabilities - from supplier selection to final delivery. Ensure business continuity and protect your assets with this essential security audit tool.
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Physical Security Assessments
Evaluates physical access controls and security measures at key facilities.
Warehouse/Facility Location
Perimeter Security (Fencing, Walls)
Number of Security Cameras
Last Perimeter Security Inspection Date
Description of Access Control System (Card Readers, Biometrics)
Visitor Management Protocol
Site Security Layout Diagram
Cybersecurity Risk Management
Assesses cybersecurity posture across the supply chain, including data protection and system vulnerability.
Last Penetration Test Score
Current Security Framework (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001)
Summary of Recent Cybersecurity Incidents
Security Controls Implemented (Select all that apply)
Date of Last Security Awareness Training
Upload Latest Vulnerability Scan Report
Supplier Risk Profiling
Identifies and prioritizes suppliers based on security risk factors and geographic location.
Supplier Risk Score (1-10)
Geographic Region of Supplier
Criticality to Supply Chain
Supplier's Security Certification(s) (e.g., ISO 27001, SOC 2)
Last Risk Assessment Date
Supplier Tier (e.g., Tier 1, Tier 1.5, Tier 2)
Supplier Security Questionnaire
Contractual Security Requirements
Reviews supplier contracts to ensure adequate security clauses and liability provisions are in place.
Security Breach Notification Timeline Defined?
Penalties for Security Breaches (Value)
Description of Security Audit Rights Granted to Company
Data Encryption Requirements Specified?
Attach Contractual Security Addendum (if applicable)
Last Contract Review Date
Specific Security Standards Referenced in Contract (e.g., ISO 27001, SOC 2)
Transportation Security
Evaluates security measures during transportation of goods, including tracking, route optimization, and theft prevention.
Mode of Transportation
Average Shipment Value (USD)
Security Measures Implemented (Select All That Apply)
Primary Transportation Hub Location
Last Security Audit Date
Transportation Security Plan Document
Carrier Security Rating
Incident Response Planning
Examines the preparedness for security incidents, including detection, containment, and recovery procedures.
Describe the incident response team composition and roles.
Estimated time to activate the Incident Response Plan (in minutes).
Primary communication method for incident notification (e.g., Email, Phone, SMS)
Date of last Incident Response Plan test/simulation
Outline steps for identifying and classifying security incidents.
Potential incident types covered by this plan (Select all that apply)
Describe the process for containing and eradicating incidents.
Target Recovery Time Objective (RTO) - In hours.
Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery
Reviews plans to maintain operations during disruptions, including alternate sourcing and facility backups.
Estimated Downtime Tolerance (Hours)
Last Disaster Recovery Test Date
Summary of Recovery Procedures
Critical Systems Covered by DR Plan
Backup Location Type
DR Plan Documentation
Next DR Plan Review Date
Compliance & Regulatory Checks
Verifies adherence to relevant security regulations and industry standards.
Relevant Regulations (e.g., GDPR, C-TPAT)
Last Compliance Audit Date
Audit Score (if applicable)
Summary of Findings from Last Compliance Audit
Third-Party Certification Status
Compliance Documentation (e.g., Certificates, Audit Reports)
Data Security & Privacy
Assesses controls for protecting sensitive data shared with and by suppliers.
Data Encryption at Rest?
Data Encryption in Transit?
Number of Data Breaches in Past Year?
Details of Data Breaches (if any)
Data Privacy Frameworks Adhered To?
If 'Other' selected for Data Privacy Frameworks, please specify.
Data Retention Policy in Place?
Last Data Privacy Impact Assessment Date
Employee Security Awareness
Evaluates training and awareness programs for employees and suppliers regarding security risks and best practices.
Have you received security awareness training in the last 12 months?
Which security topics have you been trained on?
How confident are you in identifying a phishing email (1-10, 10 being very confident)?
Describe a recent security incident you were involved in (if any).
Are you aware of the company's reporting procedures for security incidents?
Date of last security awareness training completion.
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