One Weak Supplier, One Big Risk: Thomas Stubbings on Rethining Supply Chain Security in Europe
What happens when your most trusted supplier becomes your biggest vulnerability? In today’s interconnected digital economy, supply chain attacks are no longer rare incidents but a growing cybersecurity reality. At Cybersec Europe in Brussels on May 20 and 21, 2026, Thomas Stubbings, CEO of Cyber Trust Services GmbH, will explore how organizations can move from fragmented security practices to real, scalable supply chain risk management. His session examines why supply chain security is now a shared responsibility across entire ecosystems.
Why supply chain risk is rising across industries
Threat actors increasingly target smaller vendors, software components, and service providers to reach larger organizations. This shift has elevated supply chain security from an IT concern to a board-level cybersecurity issue. At the same time, European regulations and security expectations are evolving quickly, creating complexity for companies of all sizes. Stubbings focuses on bridging regulation and real-world practice, helping organizations understand how to assess and communicate supply chain risk in a meaningful way. The emphasis is on risk management rather than checkbox compliance, enabling clearer decision making and stronger digital resilience.
Building trust through transparency
During this session, attendees will discover emerging European approaches designed to improve transparency across supply chains. These include baseline security models, shared trust frameworks, and meta-schemes that help create comparable and trustworthy security signals. By reducing reliance on ad hoc questionnaires and inconsistent assessments, these initiatives aim to simplify IT security processes while improving risk visibility for both enterprises and SMEs. Even visitors outside cybersecurity will gain valuable insights into how supply chain trust is reshaping digital markets and influencing business decisions.
Join Thomas Stubbings at Cybersec Europe in Brussels on May 20 to learn how supply chain security impacts every organization and why proactive risk management is becoming essential.
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As cyber attacks continue to threaten today’s tech landscape, this event is the premier platform for seasoned cyber security professionals and innovative start-ups to exchange knowledge and tackle cybersecurity challenges together. Organizations across all sectors will discover strategies to boost cyber resilience and safeguard critical assets. Don’t miss this chance to strengthen your cyber defenses.
