Overconfidence in Cybersecurity Strategy Puts Supply Chains at Risk

New research from NCC Group [link: https://www.nccgroup.com/] highlighted in Material Handling & Logistics News reveals a troubling gap between perception and reality in supply chain cybersecurity preparedness. Despite 94% of businesses expressing confidence in their ability to respond to cyberattacks, 45% actually experienced a breach in the past year, with half of those incidents completely suspending operations.

The research also uncovered widespread overconfidence in supplier relationships, as 92% of organizations trust their suppliers follow best practices, yet only 66% conduct thorough vetting processes. With supply chain attacks surging to twice their typical rate in 2025 and global ransomware reaching record highs, this misplaced confidence creates significant vulnerabilities.

For manufacturing operations, the stakes are particularly high. The sector’s complex interconnected systems, multiple supplier dependencies, and critical need for continuous operations make manufacturers prime targets for cybercriminals deploying ransomware. Security experts emphasize that supply chains are only as secure as their weakest link, and threat actors are successfully exploiting straightforward techniques to breach virtually unguarded networks. Organizations that underestimate the operational impact of supplier disruptions—21% believe they could handle a five-day supplier outage with no effect—face serious risks to both their operations and the broader economy.

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