Why Procurement Has Become a Critical Line of Defence Against Cyber Risk

Cyber-attacks are increasingly exploiting weaknesses in the supply chain rather than targeting organisations directly. In this episode, Graham Crawshaw speaks with cybersecurity specialist Ben Jones about why procurement now plays a critical role in protecting the business. They discuss supplier risk, cyber due diligence, contractual safeguards, and the importance of closer collaboration between procurement and security teams. The conversation concludes with a practical framework procurement teams can use to assess supplier risk and strengthen cyber resilience.