Security News > 2021 > July > How to ensure your vendors are cybersecure to protect you from supply chain attacks
2021-07-29 17:36
One expert offers ways to remove the bullseye from supply vendors.
In his Help Net Security article, How can a business ensure the security of their supply chain?, Reed specifically focused on Merrit's concern about making sure supply-chain vendors are putting forth the effort to meet security standards.
Ask suppliers how they prioritize risk: If the company performs risk assessments, its suppliers should as well.
An understanding of how the supplier manages those risks.
Evidence regarding how the supplier is mitigating those risks.
Reed is well aware there are no guarantees, especially when dealing with supply chains.
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