Digitalization of the supply chain - cyber law, cyber security and sustainability Digitization law forum

Obligations along the supply chain are increasingly the focus of regulation, and for very different reasons. On the one hand, IT security must be guaranteed. For example, security vulnerabilities in widely used products that can be exploited by third parties should be avoided "just" because a security vulnerability was overlooked in the software or product of an individual supplier.

Secondly, reporting obligations on environmental, social and governance factors are to be introduced or intensified as a transparency and incentive measure. These reporting obligations will - initially - only affect some larger companies. However, the suppliers of such companies are indirectly affected if they have to report information to their customers on the factors that affect them.

The event will present the above topics in a practical manner from a legal, technical and organizational perspective so that companies are well prepared for the upcoming changes.

The topics

I. Cyber law in the supply chain

  • Cyber Security Act

  • NIS2 Directive

  • Directive on Resilience of Critical Entities

  • Cyber Resilience Act

  • Digital Operations Resilience Act (DORA)

  • Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive

  • Supply Chain Due Diligence Act

  • Cybersecurity certifications / IT security labels

II. Sustainability

  • Sustainability reporting

  • Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)

  • European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS)

  • ESG factors: Environmental, Social, Governance

  • Consideration of the entire value chain

III Illustration of cybersecurity vulnerabilities from a technical perspective

  • What is a software supply chain?

  • Why is it a problem for me?

  • How big does it get?

  • Why can there be errors?

  • What mistakes can be made when using external software / services?

  • What can be done about it / best practices

IV. Conclusion

Afterwards there will be an opportunity for questions and discussion over food and drink.

Date & costs

The event will take place on site on Tuesday, 17.10.2023, 15:30 - 18:30.

Participation in the event is free of charge. Please register as soon as possible.