Contemplating the Coffee Supply Chain: A Horror Story

On the bean-to-cup journey, dangers await around every corner. Here, well-caffeinated security experts warn the coffee industry about the threats.

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A supply chain is only as strong as its weakest link. That we know.

“But what gets less consideration is that each step in the process, every link, also has a supply chain, and all of it expands one’s attackable surface,” says Adam Levin, a cybersecurity expert and author who founded the recently acquired company Cyberscout.

Put another way, supply chain security issues spread far beyond the intended path in transporting things from Point A to Point B.

Look no further than the coveted coffee supply chain and the panic a disruption would cause all those involved – especially those who rely on that fresh cup (or two, or three … ) to kickstart and get through their days.

Relax. This is merely a hypothetical.

Just as coffee comes in many customizable variations – we all have our personal favorites –…

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