Upcoming Strategy to Outline Agency's Supply Chain Security Approach

A new strategy being drafted by DLA will become the agency's roadmap for addressing such vulnerabilities and protecting the security of the Defense Department supply chain that serves troops and federal partners around the world. 

Operations, acquisition and information technology teams at DLA Headquarters are outlining the strategy, which will chart how the agency detects and responds to problems in supply chain operations caused by threats like natural disasters, geopolitical developments, diminishing manufacturers, cyberattacks and nefarious activities. 

IT specialists on the Cyber Emergency Response Team already monitor DLA's 100-plus systems 24/7 for cyber threats, improper logins and other issues. They work to reduce risks and build defenses as well. 

DLA may also need to integrate with organizations like the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, which is responsible for protecting 16 critical infrastructure sectors in the United States.