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Vendor security covers risks introduced by suppliers, including software flaws, exposed systems, and weak access to customer data.

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Vendor is an external organization that supplies an IT product or service, such as software, hardware, cloud hosting, or managed security. In security reporting, the term usually concerns a third party whose technology, personnel, or connectivity forms part of an organization’s environment or handles its data.

Vendor risk depends on the access and dependency involved. A compromised or poorly secured vendor can expose customer information, introduce vulnerabilities through software updates or components, or provide attackers with a route into connected systems. Practical controls include risk-based due diligence, contractual security and notification requirements, least-privilege access, vulnerability and software-supply-chain review, monitoring, and prompt removal of access when a relationship ends. Assessments should also address privacy obligations and how the vendor will support investigation and recovery if a security incident occurs.

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Bank Info Security 1 year, 10 months ago

Why Dell Is Once Again Eyeing the Sale of MSSP Secureworks

Growth, Profitability and Stock Price Woes Have Dell Primed to Cash Out Its ChipsMajority owner Dell is exploring a possible sale of Atlanta-based cybersecurity services vendor Secureworks, tapping investment bankers at Morgan Stanley and Piper Sandler to gauge takeover interest from potential acquirers, which include private equity firms, Reuters reported Thursday.

More from Bank Info Security 31 Aug 2024, 8:30 a.m. Dell Vendor
Bank Info Security 1 year, 10 months ago

Check Point to Buy External Risk Management Vendor Cyberint

Acquisition Will Enhance Security Operations, Expand Managed Threat Intel SolutionsCheck Point plans to purchase an external risk management vendor led by an Israeli intelligence veteran to boost its SOC and managed threat intelligence capabilities. The proposed acquisition of Cyberint will make it easier for companies to defend against both internal and external cyberthreats.

More from Bank Info Security 28 Aug 2024, 9:30 a.m. Acquisition Check Point Israel Proposal Threat Intelligence Vendor
Bank Info Security 1 year, 10 months ago

Cribl Gets $319M on $3.5B Valuation to Boost Data Management

Google Ventures Leads Round as Sales of Cribl's Vendor-Agnostic Data Tools GrowCribl has completed a $319 million Series E funding round led by Google Ventures. The financing pushes the company’s valuation to $3.5 billion, with backing from prominent investors as Cribl's data engine technology continues to be rapid adoped by enterprises globally.

More from Bank Info Security 28 Aug 2024, 7:30 a.m. Google Vendor