Description: This report highlights the increasing complexity and security concerns associated with global ICT supply chains. It discusses the impact of repeated cyber-attacks on supply chain vulnerabilities and outlines national security measures adopted by governments, such as the exclusion of Chinese vendors and app bans. The report emphasizes the need for a balanced approach, citing the evidence-based executive order issued by US President Joe Biden as a model for securing ICT supply chains without hindering innovation or trade. The brief concludes with an analysis of how the Indian cybersecurity framework aligns with these principles.
Attribution: Chawdhry, Mohit. Securing ICT Supply Chains: An Evidence Based Approach. Issue No. 011, August 2021, Esya Centre.