SUPPLY CHAIN CYBERSECURITY
Systematic assessment and improvement of cyber resilience across your entire supplier ecosystem – from Tier-1 to Tier-n.
Your suppliers are your extended attack surface
A cyberattack on a critical supplier can shut down your production just as effectively as an attack on your own systems.
- Do you know which of your 50, 100 or 500 suppliers represent the highest cyber risk to your operations?
- Can you demonstrate to regulators and OEM customers that your supply chain meets NIS-2, TISAX or IEC 62443 requirements?
- Are you confident that a ransomware attack on a key supplier won’t halt your production lines next month?
NIS-2 Article 21 now explicitly requires supply chain risk management, including cybersecurity measures across the supplier ecosystem. Germany’s implementation through the revised BSI Act became binding on December 6, 2025, with no transition period. At the same time, OEMs like Mercedes-Benz, VW and Porsche are tightening TISAX, R155 and ISO 21434 requirements for their supply base.
Most companies have neither the methodology, the resources nor the scalable tools to systematically assess cyber risk across dozens or hundreds of suppliers. This is exactly where T.A.S. FORCE operates – combining global-scale industrial cybersecurity expertise with a pragmatic, scalable assessment framework.
T.A.S. FORCE assesses, prioritizes and improves – across your entire supplier ecosystem.
Supplier Cyber Risk Assessment – Know where your risks are
- Risk-based classification of your supplier base by criticality (business impact, data access, OT connectivity)
- Structured cyber maturity assessment of your TOP 20–50 critical suppliers using proven questionnaires aligned to IEC 62443 and NIST CSF 2.0
- Automated and scalable assessment tooling – assess 20 suppliers in the same time competitors assess 5
- Executive risk dashboard with clear heat maps showing where your supply chain is most vulnerable
- Benchmarking against industry peers and regulatory expectations
Our experts create complete transparency about cyber risk in your supplier ecosystem and enable data-driven decisions for targeted risk reduction.
Supplier Improvement Programs – Fix the gaps, not just find them
- Hands-on remediation support for high-risk suppliers – directly at the supplier site
- Development of supplier-specific improvement roadmaps with quick-win and strategic measures
- Implementierung von Baseline-Sicherheitskontrollen (Netzwerksegmentierung, Zugriffsmanagement, Backup-Strategien)
- Preparation for OEM audits (IEC 62443, TISAX, R155 compliance checks) and regulatory
- Training and capability building for supplier security teams
We don’t just hand suppliers a report and walk away. We implement improvements with them – the same way T.A.S. FORCE operates in production and quality.
Continuous Monitoring & Governance – Stay compliant, stay protected
- Establishment of a permanent supplier cyber risk management process
- Recurring assessment cycles with trend analysis and maturity tracking
- Integration with existing procurement and supplier management workflows
- NIS-2-compliant documentation and evidence management for regulatory audits
- Real-time threat intelligence integration for supplier monitoring
Supplier cyber risk management is not a one-time project – it is a continuous capability. We help you build and sustain it.
OEM & Regulatory Readiness – Be ready before the audit
- NIS-2 supply chain compliance assessment and documentation
- IEC 62443 and TISAX readiness checks for Tier-1 and Tier-2 suppliers
- R155/ISO 21434 supplier readiness programs for automotive supply chains
- Pre-audit preparation – higher first-pass rates, fewer costly re-assessments
- Contractual cybersecurity requirements framework for supplier agreements
Regulatory compliance is not optional. We help you demonstrate compliance – not just promise it.
Our methods - How we solve crises
Assess & Classify
We classify your supplier base by criticality and conduct structured cyber maturity assessments of your most critical suppliers. The result is a clear risk picture and prioritized action list.
- Risk-based supplier classification framework
- Standardized assessment questionnaire (IEC 62443 / NIST CSF aligned)
- Executive risk dashboard with heat map and benchmarks
Implement & Improve
We don’t just deliver reports. We work directly with your high-risk suppliers to close gaps, implement controls and prepare for audits.
- Supplier-specific remediation roadmaps
- On-site implementation support at supplier locations
- Quick-win measures for immediate risk reduction
Monitor & Sustain
Cybersecurity is not a one-time project. We establish recurring assessment cycles, governance processes and continuous monitoring to keep your supply chain secure.
- Recurring assessment cadence and maturity tracking
- NIS-2-compliant documentation and reporting
- Integration with procurement and supplier management processes
Track Record: Measurable Results in Supply Chain Cybersecurity
- 200+ production sites assessed globally using proprietary supply chain cyber risk framework.
- Scalable methodology: from 20 suppliers (SME) to 500+ (global enterprise) without linear cost increase.
- 93% first-pass rate for supplier audit readiness programs.
- Average 40–45% efficiency gain through automated assessment tooling vs. manual approaches.
FAQ - Frequently asked questions
"Why T.A.S. FORCE?" Your questions, our answers
Why T.A.S. FORCE for Supply Chain Cybersecurity?
- Industrial expertise – Our team has secured supply chains at global industrial scale (200+ sites), not from an IT consultancy desk.
- Scalable methodology – Assess 20 or 200 suppliers using the same proven framework.
- Implementation, not just assessment – We fix supplier gaps on site, not just identify them.
- Existing supplier relationships – T.A.S. FORCE already operates inside the supply chains of leading automotive and industrial OEMs.
- Regulatory current – Deep understanding of NIS-2, IEC 62443, TISAX, R155 and their practical implications.
When do you need Supply Chain Cybersecurity?
- Your organization falls under NIS-2 and needs to demonstrate supply chain risk management.
- OEM customers are demanding TISAX, R155 or ISO 21434 compliance from your suppliers.
- You have experienced a supplier-related cyber incident or near-miss.
- You lack the internal methodology and resources to assess 50–500 suppliers systematically.
- A regulatory audit or OEM assessment is approaching, and you need to demonstrate due diligence.