EP 16 - Sensing the signals: The hidden risks in digital supply chains

Modern digital supply chains are increasingly complex and vulnerable. In this episode of Security Matters, host David Puner is joined by Retsef Levi, professor of operations management at the MIT Sloan School of Management, to explore how organizations can “sense the signals” of hidden risks lurking within their software supply chains, from open source dependencies to third-party integrations and AI-driven automation.

Professor Levi, a leading expert in cyber resilience and complex systems, explains why traditional prevention isn’t enough and how attackers exploit unseen pathways to infiltrate even the most secure enterprises. The conversation covers the critical need for transparency, continuous monitoring, and rapid detection and recovery in an era where software is built from countless unknown components.

Key topics include:

• How to sense early warning signs of supply chain attacks
• The role of AI and automation in both risk and defense
• Best practices for mapping and securing your digital ecosystem
• Why resilience—not just prevention—must be at the core of your security strategy

Whether you’re a CISO, IT leader or security practitioner, this episode will help you rethink your approach to digital supply chain risk and prepare your organization for what’s next.

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