Cybersecurity-SCRM: Implementation insights through ERP

Authors

Arun Chinnannan Balasubramanian

Abstract

Global supply chains are more interconnected than ever before, posing a heightened risk landscape for enterprise systems. Cyber Supply Chain Risk Management (C-SCRM) has emerged as a critical imperative for organizations seeking to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of their data and operations. By integrating C-SCRM strategies directly into Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) platforms—specifically SAP S/4HANA—businesses can navigate an evolving threat terrain more effectively. This white paper explores the importance of C-SCRM in ERP ecosystems, offers a deep dive into the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) frameworks, and provides an illustrative scenario of a high-tech organization collaborating with frequently changing third-party logistics providers (3PLs). The analysis includes detailed recommendations and a roadmap for implementation, guided by both SAP and NIST best practices.

Keywords

C-SCRM, SAP S/4HANA, ERP, Cybersecurity, Supply Chain Risk Management, NIST Frameworks, Third-Party Logistics (3PL), GRC

Cybersecurity-SCRM: Implementation insights through ERP. Arun Chinnannan Balasubramanian. 2025. IJIRCT, Volume 11, Issue 1. Pages 1-7. https://www.ijirct.org/viewPaper.php?paperId=2501040