Many businesses use third-party vendors that host, store, process or access information records related to your organization.
A collaboration should only proceed after a formal risk assessment is completed. A risk assessment will ensure that any chosen third party have the policies, procedures, and technology in place that follow industry best practices for information security and data protection.
Cybersecurity exploits and data breaches are published in the media almost every day. The victims can vary from small startups to world-renowned global organizations. The consequences of being breached range from reputational damage, financial damage, and legal penalties if sensitive data is stolen.
There has been an intense focus on cybersecurity in recent years and it is vital that your IT vendor is giving you a diligent, security-defined service that has your organization’s security fundamentals at the forefront of its security strategy.
The following questions will help ensure that your IT provider is following the best possible standards for your cybersecurity interests. Their focus should be around risk assessment as well as assessing current information security and IT…
