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CISO Network Academy · CN-CSRM

Certified Supply Chain
Risk Manager

The practitioner certification for security leaders defending against software supply chain, vendor compromise, and hardware implant attacks

60 min
Assessment Time
70/100
Pass Threshold
4
Tabletop Scenarios
Free
No Cost

Software Supply Chain

Detecting and responding to SolarWinds-style compromised update mechanisms that deliver malicious code through trusted vendor channels.

Vendor Risk Management

Tiering, contracting, and continuously monitoring third-party security posture to reduce exposure from vendor compromise.

SBOM & Compliance

Building Software Bill of Materials programs and meeting EO 14028 requirements across your entire software supply chain.

Hardware Supply Chain

Identifying and responding to hardware implant threats in network equipment sourced through third-party resellers.

How It Works

Four Steps to CN-CSRM

01

Practitioner Profile

Name, title, company, and LinkedIn URL. Under two minutes.

Name · Title · Company · LinkedIn
02

Supply Chain Maturity Diagnostic

Five questions mapping your organization's current vendor risk management and supply chain security maturity.

5 questions · ~5 minutes
03

Tabletop Challenge

Four supply chain risk scenarios: SolarWinds-Style Compromise, Critical Vendor Acquisition, SBOM Mandate, and Hardware Implant Discovery. No time limit.

4 scenarios · No time limit · 150 words min each
04

Verified Credential

Score 70+ and receive your CN-CSRM credential with a public verification URL and LinkedIn Add-to-Profile link.

Pass threshold: 70/100 · Issued instantly

Ready to Earn Your CN-CSRM?

Demonstrate your supply chain risk management expertise through real-world tabletop scenarios. Free, peer-led, and vendor-agnostic.

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