November 04, 2025
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Why SSDLC must be a key criterion in supply chain evaluations

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Why SSDLC must be a key criterion in supply chain evaluations

Is the greatest risk to your business hiding in your supply chain?

The most dangerous vulnerability your business faces might already be somewhere in your supply chain. Recent cyberattacks have shown that supply chain breaches can lead to losses reaching billions of dollars and critical operations grinding to a halt.

Still, most supplier evaluations ignore the very place where modern threats are born: the software development lifecycle. Explore this white paper to discover why and how the secure software development life cycle (SSDLC) must factor into supply chain evaluations.

What you’ll discover:

  • How attackers weaponize supply chain vulnerabilities for maximum impact.
  • Why rigorous SSDLC practices are now required by global regulations.
  • Why operational downtime, compliance fines and reputational damage in both IT and operational technology (OT) environments can cripple organizations that don’t practice robust SSDLC controls.
  • Practical evaluation criteria and a supplier checklist to assess SSDLC maturity in your ecosystem.

Download this expert white paper and access:

  • A comprehensive analysis of supply chain threats.
  • Actionable guidance for procurement and audits.
  • An SSDLC evaluation checklist that translates standards and best practices into measurable steps.

Acronis is certified to the strictest standards (IEC 62443-4-1, ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27017/18, CSA STAR Level 2), demonstrating its expertise and experience in secure development across IT and OT solutions.

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