This document discusses developing contingency plans to avoid supply chain disruptions from security breaches. It identifies typical supply chain risks such as natural disasters, cyber attacks, cargo theft, and geopolitical instability. The document examines causes of past disruptions and outlines strategies to mitigate risks like conducting threat assessments, identifying core business functions, analyzing impacts, and implementing prevention measures. Developing contingency plans can help companies effectively protect their supply chains and realize benefits like decreased losses, improved continuity, and competitive advantages over rivals.