Safeguarding Sustainability

As supply chains increasingly rely on Big Data Analytics (BDA), artificial intelligence (AI), and the Internet of Things (IoT) to drive sustainability, they face mounting cybersecurity and data privacy challenges. This chapter explores the vulnerabilities emerging in digital sustainability initiatives, including risks from IoT devices, AI-driven analytics, cloud platforms, and third-party vendors. It examines regulatory compliance pressures, ethical considerations, and the tension between transparency and data protection. Drawing on case studies and evidence-based frameworks, the chapter proposes strategies such as zero-trust architecture, blockchain-enabled traceability, privacy-preserving analytics, and multi-stakeholder governance. By integrating cybersecurity into sustainability practices, organizations can enhance trust, operational resilience, and the credibility of their environmental commitments while advancing sustainable supply chain objectives.