Securing The Links In The Chain: Understanding Risk Management In The Supply Chain

SPEAKERS

Jerome Farquharson Senior Managing Director, Burns & McDonnell

ABOUT THE SESSION

Jerome Farquharson is the Senior Managing Director at Burns & McDonnell, bringing over 24 years of expertise in risk management, regulatory compliance, and cybersecurity for the electric critical infrastructure sector. A trusted executive consultant, Jerome has led projects spanning information and operational technology, cybersecurity integration, governance, and strategic planning. His work focuses on conducting cyber risk assessments and designing resilient systems that prioritize operational continuity and innovation in complex OT environments. As a leader in the Governance, Risk, Cybersecurity & Compliance (GRCC) group, he drives real-world solutions that align with long-term business growth, drawing on Burns & McDonnell’s 123+ years of deep industry experience.

He is all set to share his views on the ongoing threats that exist within the supply chain and how organizations can effectively manage this dynamic threat landscape through a strategic mix of detective and preventative tools. With supply chains becoming increasingly complex and interconnected, he will emphasize the need for real-time visibility, proactive monitoring, and integrated security frameworks to detect vulnerabilities before they escalate. He will also explore how organizations can conduct in-depth risk assessments across people, processes, and technology—identifying gaps, prioritizing the most critical risk factors, and implementing targeted mitigation strategies. His insights will help stakeholders build a more secure, agile, and resilient supply chain environment capable of withstanding modern cyber and operational threats.

Key Topics-

1. Ongoing threats that exist in the supply chain and how to manage the ongoing threat landscape through the use of detective and preventive tools

2. Risk assessment around people, processes and technology and what risk factors should prioritize

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