Supply Chain Security: Trust but Verify
Your Security Is Only as Strong as Your Weakest Vendor Supply chain attacks have increased dramatically. Third-party compromises can bypass your strongest defenses. Risk Assessment Classify vendors by access level and data sensitivity. Assess security postures before onboarding. Require security attestations. Review annually. Contractual Controls Include security requirements in contracts. Define breach notification timelines. Require audit rights. Specify liability for security failures. Monitoring Track vendor security news. Monitor for breaches affecting your vendors. Assess impact of vendor incidents on your operations. ...