UKUPC Webinar Series: What do procurement officers need to know about cyber risk in the supply chain?

Date | 28th January 2026 Author | David McIntyre

UKUPC Webinar Series: What do procurement officers need to know about cyber risk in the supply chain?

Wednesday 28th January 2026 I 11:00 – 12:00 I Online event

Join SUPC and Brodies for an essential UKUPC session exploring the growing cyber risks within supply chains and what procurement professionals need to know to protect their institutions.

Brodies’ experts will lead this webinar, offering practical guidance on:

Emerging cyber threats affecting supply chains
Legal and compliance considerations for procurement teams
How to assess, manage, and mitigate supplier-related cyber risks
Steps to strengthen organisational resilience and supplier assurance

This session will equip procurement officers with the insight and tools needed to make informed, risk-aware decisions and strengthen supplier oversight.

Link to book: UKUPC – Cyber security risk: what procurement officers must know? – SUPC

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