The SolarWinds attack is unprecedented because of "its capability to cause significant physical consequences," says University of Richmond management professor Shital Thekdi, an expert on risk management and industrial and operations engineering. While it is “hard to say” if the SolarWinds software supply-chain compromise will become known as the highest-impact cyber intrusion ever, it did catch “many people off guard” despite the security industry’s frequent warnings that supply chains pose substantial risks, according to Eric Parizo, principal analyst of security operations at Omdia, a global research firm. Editor's note: This article, originally published on April 5, 2021, has been updated to reflect recent developments.ĭetails of the 2020 SolarWinds attack continue to unfold, and it may be years before the final damages can be tallied.
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