Value chain security is an essential element of success in a connected economy. Ensuring that the right security is in the right place at the right time throughout the value chain—the end-to-end lifecycle for hardware, software, and services—is an imperative.

The eight stages of the value chain are shown in Figure 64.

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This value chain-centric approach helps ensure that security considerations are built in at every stage of the solutions lifecycle. The right architecture, combined with adherence to the appropriate security standards, will help to drive pervasive security—and build trust—throughout the entire value chain.

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