Posted February 2026

A recent survey revealed that nearly 30% of business leaders have experienced an increase in cyberattacks targeting their supply chains in just the past six months. This trend highlights a growing reality: today’s cybercriminals are no longer focused solely on breaching internal systems. Instead, they are exploiting third-party vendors, outdated integrations, and weak links across logistics and procurement platforms to gain access and cause widespread disruption.

As supply chains become more digital and interconnected, the ripple effects of a single breach can be severe. An attack on a vendor or partner can interrupt operations, expose sensitive data, and damage customer trust—often long before the root cause is identified. These indirect vulnerabilities expand an organization’s risk surface far beyond what traditional, internally focused security strategies were designed to protect.

This is where a comprehensive security assessment becomes essential. By evaluating not just your internal environment, but also the systems, integrations, and partners you rely on, a security assessment brings hidden risks to light. It helps organizations identify weak points, prioritize remediation, and strengthen overall resilience before an incident occurs.

In today’s threat landscape, cybersecurity is no longer confined to your own network. Staying aware of your extended risk surface—and taking proactive steps to secure it—is now critical to protecting your operations, your partners, and your reputation. iPower can help. Contact us today for a consultation.