Episode 139 — Spotlight: Supply Chain Risk Management Plan (SR-2)

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Framework: NIST 800-53 Audio Course

Jason Edwards

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This **NIST Special Publication 800-53 Audio Course** is a complete, audio-first learning series designed to make one of the most comprehensive cybersecurity standards both clear and approachable. Through structured, plain-language narration, each episode walks you through the controls, objectives, and principles that form the foundation of modern federal and enterprise security programs. You’ll learn how NIST 800-53 defines safeguards across access control, incident response, risk assessment, system integrity, and continuous monitoring—building both exam readiness and real-world comprehension. The course translates complex regulatory and technical language into straightforward explanations you can absorb on the go. Each lesson defines essential terms, explores real-world implementation scenarios, and reinforces key ideas to ensure lasting understanding. Whether you’re preparing for a certification, managing compliance initiatives, or simply strengthening your cybersecurity foundation, the series helps you connect the “what” and “why” behind every control family. By the end, you’ll have a confident grasp of the **core domains and control structures** within NIST 800-53, a repeatable study rhythm that supports long-term retention, and the clarity to apply these standards effectively in both assessment and operational contexts. Developed by **BareMetalCyber.com**, this course delivers structured, professional insight for learners who want practical understanding of one of the most important cybersecurity frameworks in the world.

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Episode 139 — Spotlight: Supply Chain Risk Management Plan (SR-2)

Framework: NIST 800-53 Audio Course

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Episode 139 — Spotlight: Supply Chain Risk Management Plan (SR-2)

Supply Chain Risk Management Plan (SR-2) establishes how organizations identify, assess, and mitigate risks arising from suppliers, service providers, and dependencies. For exam purposes, understand that SR-2 formalizes governance: roles, risk criteria, review cadence, escalation procedures, and reporting. The plan must define integration points with procurement, asset management, and incident response. It outlines processes for tiering suppliers by criticality, assigning control requirements, and maintaining current assurance documentation. SR-2 ensures that supply chain security is systematic and consistent, not reactive or vendor-specific.

Operationally, organizations maintain an SR-2 plan aligned with enterprise risk management frameworks. The plan includes supplier inventories, risk scoring methods, communication channels, and contractual security clauses. Annual reviews ensure relevance as supply relationships and threat environments evolve. Evidence includes approved plan documents, version histories, risk tiering tables, and governance meeting minutes. Metrics such as plan update frequency, supplier risk coverage percentage, and time to incorporate new suppliers measure program maturity. Pitfalls include siloed planning within procurement teams, unapproved deviations from policy, and lack of integration with monitoring or incident management. Mastery of SR-2 demonstrates that supply chain oversight operates with the same rigor as internal control programs—planned, measurable, and continually improved.
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