{"id":54141,"date":"2025-08-25T07:49:57","date_gmt":"2025-08-25T07:49:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bravent.net\/?p=54141"},"modified":"2025-08-25T07:49:59","modified_gmt":"2025-08-25T07:49:59","slug":"cybersecurity-2026-cloud-supply-chain-keys-soc-digital-future","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bravent.net\/en\/news\/cybersecurity-2026-cloud-supply-chain-keys-soc-digital-future","title":{"rendered":"Cybersecurity 2026: cloud, supply chain, and the keys of the SOC for the digital future"},"content":{"rendered":"

As workspaces evolve towards more digital, sustainable, and well-being-focused environments, threats are also transforming.<\/p>\n

The cloud, interconnected supply chains, and the growing reliance on artificial intelligence<\/a> expand the attack surface. In this new context, it is not enough to react; it is necessary to anticipate.<\/p>\n

In this second part<\/a>, we explore how Microsoft\u2019s Security Operations Center (SOC)<\/a> becomes a fundamental pillar for building a resilient cybersecurity strategy, based on visibility, collaboration, and automation.<\/p>\n

From protecting critical infrastructures to fostering a strong organizational culture, we address the keys that will make the difference in the digital future.<\/p>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space]<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

1. Security in the cloud and supply chain<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The cloud<\/a> is the new standard, but also a critical target. Supply chains expand the attack surface, and \u201cfourth-party\u201d risks are increasingly frequent.<\/p>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space]

What are fourth-party risks?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

When we talk about third-party risks, we refer to the direct suppliers with whom a company has a contractual relationship.<\/p>\n

However, fourth-party risks arise when the suppliers of our suppliers \u2014with whom we have no direct contact\u2014 become vectors of vulnerability.<\/p>\n

So, these actors may have indirect access to critical systems, data, or processes, and are often not under direct supervision, which makes them harder to control.<\/p>\n

For that reason, it creates a cascade of exposure that attackers can exploit to infiltrate an organization through weak links in the chain.<\/p>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space]<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

How does Microsoft\u2019s SOC respond?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Microsoft\u2019s SOC allows for:<\/p>\n