How BearingPoint is Securing Software Supply Chains

Supply chains have historically been a major cybersecurity weak point. 

As organisations around the world deal with numerous cyber attacks targeted at them, BearingPoint is working to help manage supply chain risk and meet growing regulatory requirements.

With BearingPoint, companies stand to gain stronger transparency and resilience across their software supply chains.

Navigating compliance challenges

In early 2025, cyber attacks became a major issue for organisations around the world, shutting down operations and leaking client information.

Amid growing reliance on technology and third-party vendors, the risk of attacks is at an all-time high.

However, BearingPoint, a management and technology consultancy company, is launching two new services to help organisations gain transparency in order to mitigate risk.

The company uses its industry expertise and AI-focused approach to provide tailored and innovative solutions.

As organisations brush up against security and compliance barriers, BearingPoint's latest service are in place to address the growing complexity of software supply chains and the increasing regulatory requirements that are being introduced under the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA).

The new solutions – Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) Management Services and CRA Compliance Services – carry the potential to act as foundations for security and resilient operations.

Modern software is made up of thousands of individual components, many of which come from third-party suppliers. Staying resilient means organisations require a high level of supply chain visibility.

Coming into full effect in December 2027, the EU Cyber Resilience Act rules that manufacturers show each part of their product and how risks are mitigated across the lifecycle. This high degree of visibility necessitates accurate insights and supply chain transparency, which BearingPoint is aiming to address.

"The world around us is becoming increasingly digital and every device we use today is built on software," explains Frank Duscheck, Partner at BearingPoint.

"Open source is everywhere and a key driver of innovation. At the same time, the risk of cyber attacks and incompliance is growing, and the need for real cyber resilience is becoming critical. With regulations such as the EU Cyber Resilience Act, this responsibility will soon be mandatory rather than optional.

"This is exactly where our new outcome-based service comes in. We combine best-of-breed software with deep expert capabilities and take end-to-end responsibility for ensuring software compliance and security for our clients. Not as a one-off effort but as a measurable, sustainable outcome."

Building software supply chain visibility

BearingPoint's SBOM Management Services offer foundational visibility, covering the entire SBOM lifecycle as it operates across:

• strategy and readiness assessment
• generation and integration into development workflows
• quality assurance against industry standards
• vulnerability and licence risk analytics
• governance and policy implementation
• supplier management
• audit-ready reporting

The service provides organisations with a comprehensive framework to understand and manage every component within their software ecosystem. By implementing these practices, companies can identify potential vulnerabilities before they become critical security issues.

This proactive approach enables businesses to maintain continuous oversight of their software dependencies. The SBOM Management Services also facilitate better communication with suppliers and stakeholders, ensuring that all parties understand their responsibilities in maintaining secure software supply chains.

The CRA Compliance Services ensures that the transparency evolves into regulatory conformity, rather than developing data that does not bring forward action points. It offers Open Source Software (OSS) inventory and risk assessment, cybersecurity policy development, vulnerability management, compliance documentation and targeted training.

Turning regulatory pressure into advantage

"Once SBOMs become fully enforceable by the CRA, SBOM management is no longer a 'nice to have'," adds Claus-Peter Wiedemann, Director Software Services at BearingPoint.

"In the light of the CRA's lifecycle security and accountability requirements, SBOM management becomes the foundation for security by design, not just a compliance checkbox.

"Companies that invest early turn regulatory pressure into a competitive advantage. Our new CRA Compliance and SBOM Management services are a powerful instrument for companies of any size to make their CRA compliance journey smooth, efficient and sustainable."

Early adopters of these services are positioning themselves ahead of regulatory deadlines while building more robust cybersecurity frameworks. This strategic investment allows organisations to avoid the last-minute rush that often leads to incomplete or inadequate compliance measures.

By treating compliance as an opportunity rather than a burden, companies can enhance their market reputation and build greater trust with customers and partners. The integration of BearingPoint's services enables organisations to demonstrate their commitment to security and transparency, which is increasingly valued in today's digital marketplace.

As companies look to stay resilient and compliant amid the rising age of AI, they are looking towards the application of coherent tools which can ensure visibility and policy enforcement in one streamlined platform. The integration of these services could help organisations navigate the increasingly complex regulatory landscape whilst strengthening their cybersecurity posture against evolving threats.