Third-Party Risk
Managing Third-Party Cyber Risk: Protecting Your Business in an Interconnected World
Understanding Third-Party Cyber Risk
Why Third-Party Cyber Risk Matters
Expanded Attack Surface
Data Privacy and Compliance
Reputational Damage
Supply Chain Disruptions
Strategies for Managing Third-Party Cyber Risk
Third-Party Risk Key Takeaways
Understanding Third-Party Cyber Risk
Proactive Risk Management
Prioritizing these practices helps protect data, ensure compliance, and maintain trust with stakeholders.
Mitigation Strategies
- Risk Assessments: Evaluate vendor cybersecurity practices.
- Contractual Protections: Set clear cybersecurity expectations.
- Continuous Monitoring: Regularly check vendors’ security status.
- Security Audits: Require specific controls and conduct audits.
- Incident Response Plans: Prepare and test response strategies.
Importance of Managing Third-Party Cyber Risk
- Expanded Attack Surface: More access points for cyber attackers.
- Compliance and Reputation: Breaches can lead to regulatory penalties and damage to reputation.
- Operational Impact: Attacks on vendors can disrupt supply chains and operations.
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