A new library designed to be a centralized source of security information and communication for energy company suppliers was announced Tuesday by Fortress Information Security. The Asset to Vendor Library Trust Center is a project of Fortress, American Electric Power and Southern Company, and offers a way for suppliers to connect with their customers and provide information about their supply chain security practices.
The library is a supplier-centered marketplace with the ability to share and update cybersecurity information, as well as provide marketing materials for patrons. Vendors and original equipment manufacturers can control the information they provide their customers, such as security attestations, completed North American Transmission Forum questionnaires, and third-party certifications.
Suppliers can choose how to share their information in the library
Suppliers can choose to share information with everyone in the library or limit access to members who request it. Giving suppliers control over access to their information helps them solve the challenge many suppliers experience of receiving and exchanging security controls questionnaires…
