A vendor's weak security can become your breach. Supply chain attacks — compromises that use trusted vendors as the attack vector — are increasingly common. Protecting your organization requires evaluating vendor security and maintaining oversight of their access.
Supply Chain Risk Factors
- Vendor access to critical systems or data
- Vendor's own security maturity and controls
- Vendor's supply chain visibility and management
- Geographic and political risks affecting vendor operations
- Vendor concentration — reliance on a single vendor for critical functions
Vendor Security Evaluation
Require vendors to complete security questionnaires. Request copies of security certifications like SOC 2. Conduct periodic security reviews. For high-risk vendors, on-site security assessments may be appropriate.
How Aegisys Can Help
We evaluate vendor security as part of risk management programs and help establish vendor governance. Our SOC 2 Type II certification demonstrates our own security maturity. Get your free assessment today.
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