Weathering TechNationalism
5 Action Roadmap A holistic approach is needed to effectively address ICT supply chain risk, while minimizing the negative effects of TechNationalism.
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ddressing primary action points for ICT buyers, operators, and vendors, the measures in the assurance, transparency, and accountability framework will contribute to improved levels of confidence and trustworthiness in ICT products and services. The trust deficit in global supply chains, however, will require additional action across the wider ICT ecosystem—in particular, by governments. Complementing the measures discussed in the framework, the roadmap below targets forward-looking, long-term policy goals. In close collaboration with the ICT industry, governments should enact policies to strengthen the wider ICT ecosystem, in accordance with public safety and national defense objectives, while striving for competitive, open markets and global innovation.
The action roadmap recommends that the ICT industry commit, in the near-term, to the following steps:
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Implement the assurance, transparency, and accountability framework: ICT buyers, operators, and vendors address assurance, transparency, and accountability as part of their overall supply chain security and trust efforts. Adopt and incorporate supply chain risk in enterprise risk management: ICT buyers, operators, and vendors have a risk management framework and processes in place to assess ICT and supply chain risk, including third party dependencies. The risk assessment will help prioritize and inform the adoption of the most appropriate framework measures.
