GITNUXREPORT 2025

Supply Chain In The Cybersecurity Industry Statistics

Supply chain attacks surge; organizations boost security and focus on third-party risks.

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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69% of cybersecurity firms increased their investments in supply chain security solutions in 2023

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83% of cybersecurity companies identified third-party risk as their top concern in supply chain management

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77% of cybersecurity teams employ automated tools to monitor supply chain risks

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70% of cybersecurity professionals believe supply chain security will remain a top priority through 2025

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69% of organizations increased their cybersecurity budgets for supply chain protection in 2023

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80% of cybersecurity providers plan to enhance vendor cybersecurity assessments by 2025

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70% of supply chain cybersecurity budgets are allocated to threat detection and response in 2023

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53% of cybersecurity companies report an increase in supply chain audit requirements from regulators in 2023

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80% of cybersecurity firms plan to implement blockchain technology to enhance supply chain security by 2024

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74% of organizations are seeking to integrate AI-powered cybersecurity tools to monitor supply chain risks in 2024

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70% of supply chain cybersecurity investment in 2023 focused on threat intelligence capabilities

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67% of cybersecurity investments in supply chain security are directed toward container security and hardware integrity

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64% of organizations use continuous monitoring tools for supply chain cybersecurity

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74% of businesses are planning to increase cybersecurity staff dedicated to supply chain security by 2025

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63% of organizations experiencing supply chain breaches reported significant financial impacts

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69% of organizations have experienced delays in cybersecurity audit processes due to supply chain issues

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49% of organizations experienced delays in product launches due to supply chain cybersecurity issues

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68% of organizations plan to increase their third-party cybersecurity assessments in 2024

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59% of organizations said that their biggest challenge in supply chain cybersecurity is vendor’s lack of security awareness

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76% of organizations surveyed plan to adopt zero-trust architecture to mitigate supply chain cyber risks

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77% of organizations say their supply chain cybersecurity policies will tighten by 2025

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83% of CERT teams have increased collaboration with third-party vendors to improve supply chain security

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66% of organizations consider supply chain security as a critical factor in their overall cybersecurity strategy

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81% of cybersecurity professionals view supply chain attack awareness training as essential

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48% of cybersecurity organizations increased their incident response workforce specifically for supply chain attacks

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58% of organizations prioritized supply chain security in response to evolving regulatory requirements in 2023

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73% of organizations conduct supply chain risk assessments quarterly or more frequently

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75% of organizations have adopted or plan to adopt zero-trust security models to protect their supply chain cyber infrastructure

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78% of supply chain attacks in the cybersecurity industry targeted third-party vendors in 2023

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65% of cybersecurity companies reported an increase in supply chain-related security incidents in 2022

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54% of organizations experienced a supply chain breach involving at least one third-party partner in 2023

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72% of cybersecurity supply chain disruptions are caused by software supply chain attacks

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82% of data breaches in cybersecurity supply chains involved external vendors

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47% of cybersecurity organizations experienced insider threats within their supply chain in 2022

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55% of supply chain attacks in cybersecurity used malware as the primary attack vector

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60% of cybersecurity supply chain breaches exploited vulnerabilities in open-source software

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31% of security incidents reported in 2023 were directly attributable to supply chain vulnerabilities

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71% of cybersecurity supply chain breaches involved compromised software updates

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44% of cybersecurity supply chain attacks in 2022 involved phishing campaigns targeting third-party vendors

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65% of supply chain breaches in cybersecurity involved compromised credentials

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49% of cybersecurity supply chain incidents in 2023 were related to software development and deployment vulnerabilities

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74% of supply chain attacks in cybersecurity targeted the healthcare industry in 2023

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45% of cybersecurity supply chain incidents involved IoT device vulnerabilities

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52% of organizations delay software deployment due to security concerns over supply chain vulnerabilities

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71% of breach incidents in the supply chain involved misconfigured security settings

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43% of cybersecurity companies experienced supply chain delay or disruption due to cyber attacks in 2022

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65% of third-party vendors lack sufficient cybersecurity measures, leading to increased risk in supply chains

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58% of supply chain security incidents in cybersecurity involved cloud service vulnerabilities

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64% of cyber professionals believe supply chain security will require international cooperation

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61% of cybersecurity supply chain breaches involved compromised hardware components

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45% of breaches in the supply chain are caused by outdated or unpatched software

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72% of organizations experienced at least one supply chain attack in 2023

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59% of cybersecurity supply chain disruptions involve compromised firmware

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62% of security breaches in supply chains are caused by insufficient due diligence on third-party vendors

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55% of cyber incidents in supply chains involved application code vulnerabilities

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84% of organizations using third-party cloud services have experienced at least one supply chain security incident

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66% of organizations reported an increase in supply chain ransomware attacks in 2023

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45% of supply chain-related cyber incidents involve phishing or social engineering tactics

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61% of supply chain cyber threats are linked to failed patch management practices

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52% of firms have experienced industrial espionage associated with supply chain vulnerabilities in cybersecurity

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39% of organizations experienced software supply chain attacks via open-source repositories in 2023

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58% of supply chain security incidents involve cloud migration projects

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55% of supply chain attacks exploit vulnerabilities in DevOps pipelines

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66% of supply chain cyber incidents are associated with vulnerable or outdated firmware

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43% of supply chain cybersecurity incidents involve compromised email accounts

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79% of cybersecurity leaders believe that intelligence sharing among supply chain partners enhances security

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82% of cybersecurity firms prioritize threat detection in third-party supply chains in their strategic planning

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Key Highlights

78% of supply chain attacks in the cybersecurity industry targeted third-party vendors in 2023
65% of cybersecurity companies reported an increase in supply chain-related security incidents in 2022
54% of organizations experienced a supply chain breach involving at least one third-party partner in 2023
72% of cybersecurity supply chain disruptions are caused by software supply chain attacks
69% of cybersecurity firms increased their investments in supply chain security solutions in 2023
82% of data breaches in cybersecurity supply chains involved external vendors
47% of cybersecurity organizations experienced insider threats within their supply chain in 2022
55% of supply chain attacks in cybersecurity used malware as the primary attack vector
83% of cybersecurity companies identified third-party risk as their top concern in supply chain management
60% of cybersecurity supply chain breaches exploited vulnerabilities in open-source software
31% of security incidents reported in 2023 were directly attributable to supply chain vulnerabilities
77% of cybersecurity teams employ automated tools to monitor supply chain risks
68% of organizations plan to increase their third-party cybersecurity assessments in 2024

With over 78% of supply chain attacks in the cybersecurity industry targeting third-party vendors in 2023 alone, it’s clear that securing the digital supply chain has become the industry’s top priority—yet rising vulnerabilities and attack vectors continue to pose significant challenges for organizations worldwide.

Cybersecurity Industry Trends and Investments

69% of cybersecurity firms increased their investments in supply chain security solutions in 2023
83% of cybersecurity companies identified third-party risk as their top concern in supply chain management
77% of cybersecurity teams employ automated tools to monitor supply chain risks
70% of cybersecurity professionals believe supply chain security will remain a top priority through 2025
69% of organizations increased their cybersecurity budgets for supply chain protection in 2023
80% of cybersecurity providers plan to enhance vendor cybersecurity assessments by 2025
70% of supply chain cybersecurity budgets are allocated to threat detection and response in 2023
53% of cybersecurity companies report an increase in supply chain audit requirements from regulators in 2023
80% of cybersecurity firms plan to implement blockchain technology to enhance supply chain security by 2024
74% of organizations are seeking to integrate AI-powered cybersecurity tools to monitor supply chain risks in 2024
70% of supply chain cybersecurity investment in 2023 focused on threat intelligence capabilities
67% of cybersecurity investments in supply chain security are directed toward container security and hardware integrity
64% of organizations use continuous monitoring tools for supply chain cybersecurity
74% of businesses are planning to increase cybersecurity staff dedicated to supply chain security by 2025

Cybersecurity Industry Trends and Investments Interpretation

As cyber threats to global supply chains grow more complex, nearly three-quarters of cybersecurity firms are ramping up their investments—including adopting AI, blockchain, and automated monitoring—as organizations recognize that safeguarding vendor networks isn't just a priority for 2023 but a strategic necessity through 2025 and beyond.

Impact on Supply Chain Operations

63% of organizations experiencing supply chain breaches reported significant financial impacts
69% of organizations have experienced delays in cybersecurity audit processes due to supply chain issues
49% of organizations experienced delays in product launches due to supply chain cybersecurity issues

Impact on Supply Chain Operations Interpretation

These statistics reveal that in the cybersecurity industry, a compromised supply chain isn't just a logistical headache—it's a costly threat that stalls audits and product launches, underscoring that cybersecurity vulnerabilities are increasingly intertwined with the integrity of our entire supply ecosystem.

Organizational Responses and Preparedness

68% of organizations plan to increase their third-party cybersecurity assessments in 2024
59% of organizations said that their biggest challenge in supply chain cybersecurity is vendor’s lack of security awareness
76% of organizations surveyed plan to adopt zero-trust architecture to mitigate supply chain cyber risks
77% of organizations say their supply chain cybersecurity policies will tighten by 2025
83% of CERT teams have increased collaboration with third-party vendors to improve supply chain security
66% of organizations consider supply chain security as a critical factor in their overall cybersecurity strategy
81% of cybersecurity professionals view supply chain attack awareness training as essential
48% of cybersecurity organizations increased their incident response workforce specifically for supply chain attacks
58% of organizations prioritized supply chain security in response to evolving regulatory requirements in 2023
73% of organizations conduct supply chain risk assessments quarterly or more frequently
75% of organizations have adopted or plan to adopt zero-trust security models to protect their supply chain cyber infrastructure

Organizational Responses and Preparedness Interpretation

With a resounding shift towards zero-trust architecture, increased assessments, and tighter policies, the cybersecurity supply chain is clearly moving from a hidden vulnerability to a front-line fortress—albeit one still battling vendor awareness gaps and the relentless evolution of threats.

Supply Chain Cybersecurity Incidents and Attacks

78% of supply chain attacks in the cybersecurity industry targeted third-party vendors in 2023
65% of cybersecurity companies reported an increase in supply chain-related security incidents in 2022
54% of organizations experienced a supply chain breach involving at least one third-party partner in 2023
72% of cybersecurity supply chain disruptions are caused by software supply chain attacks
82% of data breaches in cybersecurity supply chains involved external vendors
47% of cybersecurity organizations experienced insider threats within their supply chain in 2022
55% of supply chain attacks in cybersecurity used malware as the primary attack vector
60% of cybersecurity supply chain breaches exploited vulnerabilities in open-source software
31% of security incidents reported in 2023 were directly attributable to supply chain vulnerabilities
71% of cybersecurity supply chain breaches involved compromised software updates
44% of cybersecurity supply chain attacks in 2022 involved phishing campaigns targeting third-party vendors
65% of supply chain breaches in cybersecurity involved compromised credentials
49% of cybersecurity supply chain incidents in 2023 were related to software development and deployment vulnerabilities
74% of supply chain attacks in cybersecurity targeted the healthcare industry in 2023
45% of cybersecurity supply chain incidents involved IoT device vulnerabilities
52% of organizations delay software deployment due to security concerns over supply chain vulnerabilities
71% of breach incidents in the supply chain involved misconfigured security settings
43% of cybersecurity companies experienced supply chain delay or disruption due to cyber attacks in 2022
65% of third-party vendors lack sufficient cybersecurity measures, leading to increased risk in supply chains
58% of supply chain security incidents in cybersecurity involved cloud service vulnerabilities
64% of cyber professionals believe supply chain security will require international cooperation
61% of cybersecurity supply chain breaches involved compromised hardware components
45% of breaches in the supply chain are caused by outdated or unpatched software
72% of organizations experienced at least one supply chain attack in 2023
59% of cybersecurity supply chain disruptions involve compromised firmware
62% of security breaches in supply chains are caused by insufficient due diligence on third-party vendors
55% of cyber incidents in supply chains involved application code vulnerabilities
84% of organizations using third-party cloud services have experienced at least one supply chain security incident
66% of organizations reported an increase in supply chain ransomware attacks in 2023
45% of supply chain-related cyber incidents involve phishing or social engineering tactics
61% of supply chain cyber threats are linked to failed patch management practices
52% of firms have experienced industrial espionage associated with supply chain vulnerabilities in cybersecurity
39% of organizations experienced software supply chain attacks via open-source repositories in 2023
58% of supply chain security incidents involve cloud migration projects
55% of supply chain attacks exploit vulnerabilities in DevOps pipelines
66% of supply chain cyber incidents are associated with vulnerable or outdated firmware
43% of supply chain cybersecurity incidents involve compromised email accounts

Supply Chain Cybersecurity Incidents and Attacks Interpretation

With over three-quarters of supply chain cyberattacks targeting third-party vendors and a staggering 84% of organizations impacted by third-party cloud security incidents, it's clear that in cybersecurity, trust must be backed by rigorous verification, and failing to secure the supply chain risks turning a weak link into a national security breach.

Threat Detection and Incident Data

79% of cybersecurity leaders believe that intelligence sharing among supply chain partners enhances security
82% of cybersecurity firms prioritize threat detection in third-party supply chains in their strategic planning

Threat Detection and Incident Data Interpretation

With 79% of cybersecurity leaders championing intelligence sharing and 82% prioritizing third-party threat detection, the industry is evolving into a collaborative fortress where transparency and proactive vigilance are key to safeguarding the supply chain.