SecurityScorecard Blog: Due Diligence

Engaging in due diligence before contracting with a vendor can be an overwhelming process, particularly as more cybersecurity laws enforce continuous monitoring. What used to consist solely of a point-in-time question and answer s... Keep Reading

Your vendors are likely a big part of your business. In fact, vendors are a core part of most organizations — they act as partners, provide cloud services, store sensitive data, and provide other mission-critical services. Unfortu... Keep Reading

Across industries, vendors are becoming essential assets to many organization’s day-to-day operations. However, it’s important to note that when an organization decides to work with or acquire a vendor, they are agreeing to take o... Keep Reading

Third party vendors aren’t the only service providers your organization needs to examine and audit. You should also be keeping tabs on their vendors as well. It can be tough to know where to draw the line on your vendor’s vendors,... Keep Reading

Outsourcing has become commonplace in the business world as it allows organizations to increase functional efficiency and focus on core business objectives. That said, working with third-party vendors can expose organizations to a... Keep Reading

Third-party vendors have become an essential part of many organizations’ business operations. While working with vendors can help you deliver value to customers, they also pose a significant cyber risk. Vendors tend to have access... Keep Reading

Organizations are increasingly relying on third and fourth-party vendors and service providers to carry out day-to-day operations. As this trend grows, organizations must be sure to monitor third-party vendors and acquisition targ... Keep Reading

In an effort to “flatten the curve” and stop the spread of COVID-19, an increasing number of companies are instilling work from home (WFH) policies. While this is a necessary shift in the wake of a pandemic, allowing remote worker... Keep Reading

Trust is essential in every good business partnership, but knowing whether your vendors merit that trust can be difficult. With the recent boost in information technology (IT) services, the avenues for which trust can be broken, e... Keep Reading