CAPS News - 27 May 2026

Procurement's Role in AI & Cybersecurity

The briefing summarizes key findings from the recently published report Emerging Applications of AI in Cybersecurity (2025). Explore how AI is reshaping cybersecurity practices and the new risks introduced through GenAI adoption, along with safeguards organizations should consider as AI-enabled tools become more integrated into daily operations. Additional takeaways include policy recommendations, suggested contractual requirements for software vendors, common metrics, and practical next steps for strengthening cybersecurity across the supply base.

As procurement teams take a larger role in technology governance and supplier oversight, this briefing provides an overview on balancing AI innovation with cybersecurity risk management. View it here.  

AI & Cybersecurity On-Demand Webinars

Catch up on these recent on-demand webinars covering AI and Cybersecurity topics. 

Webinar Recording: Emerging Applications of AI in Cybersecurity

Webinar Recording: Negotiation Bots an AI-Supported Framework

Webinar: Cybersecurity in the Supply Chain - What Risks are Your Suppliers Creating?

Supplier Cybersecurity Playbook

The Supplier Cybersecurity Playbook outlines a practical four-step framework for implementing a cybersecurity program across the supply base. The resource provides an executive overview of how organizations can approach supplier cybersecurity governance as digital connectivity, shared systems, and third-party data access continue to expand.

For procurement leaders, the playbook offers a structured approach for aligning supplier risk management efforts with broader enterprise resilience and compliance objectives.

Supply Chain Cybersecurity Archetypes

This one-page resource provides a concise overview of five common ways attackers gain access to organizations through suppliers, along with high-level mitigation strategies for each scenario. Adapted from the broader Cyber Security in Supply Chains report, the summary highlights recurring supplier-related cyber vulnerabilities and response approaches.

The resource serves as a useful reference for evaluating supplier exposure points and strengthening third-party risk awareness across the organization.

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