NIST IR 8276 Key Practices in Cyber Supply Chain Risk Management : Observations from Industry Jon Boyens Celia Paulsen Nadya Bartol Kris Winkler James Gimbi This publication is available free of charge from: https://doi.org/10.6028/ NIST.IR.8276 NISTIR 8276 Key Practices in Cyber Supply Chain Risk Management: Observations from Industry Jon Boyens Celia Paulsen Computer Security Division Information Technology Laboratory Nadya Bartol Kris Winkler James Gimbi Boston Consulting Group New York, NY This publication is available free of charge from: https://doi.org/10.6028/ NIST.IR.8276 February 2021 U.S. Department of Commerce Wynn Coggins , Acting Secretary National Institute of Standards and Technology James K. Olthoff , Performing the Non -Exclusive Functions and Duties of the Under Secretary of Commerce for Standards and Technology & Director, National Institute of Standards and Technology National Institute of Standards and Technology Interagency or Internal Report 8276 31 pages ( February 2021) This publication is available free of charge from: https://doi.org/10.6028/ NIST.IR.8276 Certain commercial entities, equipment, or materials may be identified in this document in order to describe an experimental procedure or concept adequately. Such identification is not intended to imply recommendation or endorsement by NIST, nor is it inte nded to imply that the entities, materials, or equipment are necessarily the best available for the purpose. There may be references in this publication to other publications currently under development by NIST in accordance with its assigned statutory re sponsibilities. The information in this publication, including concepts and methodologies, may be used by f ederal agencies even before the completion of such companion publications. Thus, until each publication is completed, current requirements, guideline s, and procedures, where they exist, remain operative. For planning and transition purposes, f ederal agencies may wish to closely follow the development of these new publications by NIST. Organizations are encouraged to review all draft publications duri ng public comment periods and provide feedback to NIST. Many NIST cybersecurity publications , ot her than the ones noted above, are available at https://csrc .nist.gov/publications . Comments on this publication may be submitted to: National Institute of Standards and Technology Attn: Computer Security Division, Information Technology Laboratory 100 Bureau Drive (Mail Stop 8930) Gaithersburg, MD 20899 -8930 Email: scrm [email protected] All comments are subject to release under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). NISTIR 8276 KEY PRACTICES IN CYBER SCRM: OBSERVATIONS FROM INDUSTRY ii This publication is available free of charge from: https://doi.org/10.6028/ NIST.IR.8276 Reports on Computer Systems Technology The Information Technology Laboratory (ITL) at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) promotes the U.S. economy and public welfare by providing technical leadership for the Nation’s measurement and standards infrastructure. ITL develops tests, test methods, reference data, proof of conce pt implementations, and technical analyses to advance the development and productive use of information technology. ITL’s responsibilities include the development of management, administrative, technical, and physical standards and guidelines for the cost -effective security and privacy of other than national s ecurity -related information in f ederal informa tion systems. Abstract In today’s highly connected, interdependent world, all organizations rely on other s for critical products and services. However, the reality of globalization, while providing many benefits, has resulted in a world where organizations no longer fully control —and often do not have full visibi