Deep Expertise in Supply Chain Risk
Not generalists. Not jack-of-all-trades. Masters of one critical domain.
Niche Consulting is for organizations navigating the complexity of hardware supply chain security, counterfeit detection, and provenance verification.
We bring decades of domain knowledge to problems that demand it. This isn't broad "cybersecurity consulting." This is specialized expertise in a domain where mistakes have catastrophic consequences.
If your hardware supply chain is mission-critical, we should talk.
The hardware supply chain is under siege. Counterfeit components, malicious implants, supply chain interdiction, and vendor compromise are no longer theoretical threats—they are operational realities.
Estimated 10-15% of global electronics supply chain consists of counterfeit or out-of-spec components. For defense/aerospace, a single counterfeit chip can compromise an entire system.
Impact: Mission failure, catastrophic system failures, loss of life.
Nation-state actors intercept hardware shipments to implant surveillance or sabotage capabilities. Even trusted vendors can be compromised upstream.
Impact: Persistent compromise, intelligence collection, kinetic sabotage capability.
Multi-tier supply chains obscure true origin. A chip may pass through 5-10 intermediaries before reaching you. Each hop is an opportunity for compromise.
Impact: Inability to trust hardware authenticity, compliance nightmares, unquantifiable risk.
NIST 800-161 Rev 1, CMMC, DFARS compliance, and sector-specific requirements create overlapping obligations. Most organizations struggle to even understand requirements, let alone implement them.
Impact: Contract loss, audit failures, operational delays, remediation costs.
Two decades of experience in hardware security, supply chain risk management, and regulatory compliance for defense, aerospace, and critical infrastructure sectors.
Design and implement multi-tier counterfeit detection: visual inspection protocols, X-ray/CT analysis, electrical testing, die photo analysis. AI-augmented workflows for scale.
99%+ detection accuracy | Defense-grade verification | Scalable to 10,000s of components
Comprehensive analysis of vendor risk, geographic exposure, single-point-of-failure identification, and adversary capability modeling. Strategic recommendations for risk mitigation.
NIST 800-161 aligned | Threat-informed | Quantified risk scoring
End-to-end traceability from fab to deployment. Cryptographic attestation, blockchain integration (when appropriate), and chain-of-custody documentation systems.
Tamper-evident | Auditable | Compliance-ready
Gap analysis, control implementation, evidence collection, and audit preparation. We translate regulatory requirements into operational reality—not just documentation.
Full lifecycle C-SCRM | Risk-based approach | Auditor-approved
Third-party risk evaluation: security posture, supply chain resilience, manufacturing integrity, and adversary exposure. Due diligence that goes beyond questionnaires.
Onsite assessments | Technical validation | Risk quantification
Hardware-focused incident response: counterfeit identification, malicious implant analysis, supply chain compromise investigation. For when prevention fails.
Rapid mobilization | Lab partnerships | Threat attribution
High-level guidance for organizations developing supply chain risk management programs. Monthly engagements, strategic planning, policy development, threat briefings.
Investment: $15K-$30K/month | Duration: 6-12 months | Output: Strategic roadmap, policies, training
Hands-on implementation of counterfeit detection, provenance verification, or risk assessment programs. We embed with your team to build operational capability.
Investment: $150K-$500K | Duration: 6-18 months | Output: Operational program, trained team, documentation
NIST 800-161 Rev 1, CMMC, or sector-specific compliance preparation. We identify gaps, remediate, and prepare you for successful audit outcomes.
Investment: $50K-$200K | Duration: 3-6 months | Output: Audit-ready posture, evidence packages, remediation
Pre-negotiated rapid response for supply chain security incidents. When you discover a counterfeit or compromise, we mobilize within 24 hours.
Investment: $5K/month retainer + incident costs | Duration: Annual | Output: Peace of mind, rapid mobilization
Tailored training for procurement, engineering, and security teams. Counterfeit detection techniques, risk assessment methodologies, regulatory requirements.
Investment: $10K-$50K | Duration: 2-5 days | Output: Trained team, reference materials, ongoing access
If hardware supply chain risk keeps you awake at night, we should talk.
Supply chain security is not a domain where you can afford to learn through failure. Mistakes are measured in mission failures, contract losses, and in some cases, loss of life.
We don't learn on your dime. We bring proven expertise to problems that demand it.
References available for serious inquiries. NDA required for detailed credentials.
If your organization faces hardware supply chain risk, we should talk. Initial consultation is complimentary and confidential.
Email: consulting@sanctumsec.com
Subject line: "Supply Chain Consulting Inquiry"
Include: Organization type, specific challenges, regulatory requirements
Response time: 48-72 hours
Cleared personnel available for classified discussions.