Your Vendors are Your Attack Surface: How to Determine Their Risk Impact
Your Vendors are Your Attack Surface: How to Determine Their Risk Impact The modern enterprise is a web of interconnected systems, and its security is only as strong as its weakest link. More often than not, that weakest link is a third-party vendor. Supply chain attacks, like the ones that have made headlines in recent years, have proven that a vendor's security is a direct reflection of your own. This isn't just about data breaches. A vendor's failure can trigger a domino effect, leading to operational disruptions, reputational damage, and severe financial and regulatory penalties. The challenge for today's cybersecurity teams is to move beyond the traditional, static view of vendor risk and embrace a more dynamic, continuous, and intelligence-driven approach. So, how do you determine the risk impact of a vendor in this hyper-connected world? The Vendor Risk Assessment: A Dynamic Process, Not a One-Time Event A Vendor Risk
