Jack buys his network devices through a gray market supplier that imports them into his region without an official relationship with the network device manufacturer. What risk should Jack recognize when he assesses his supply chain risk?

Acquisition via the gray market can lead to a lack of vendor support, a lack of warranty coverage, and the inability to validate where the devices came from. Jack should express concerns about the supply chain, and if his devices need to be from a trusted source or supplier with real support he may need to change his organization’s acquisition practices.