STRENGTHEN THE WEAKEST LINKS IN YOUR CYBERSECURITY CHAINAcross the world, the networks of hundreds of different world-class organizations have been breached in a seemingly never-ending stream of attacks that targeted the trusted vendors of major brands. From Target to Equifax, Home Depot, and GM, it seems as if no company is safe from a third-party incident or breach, regardless of size. And the advanced threats are now exploiting the intersection of weaknesses in cybersecurity and third-party risk management.In Cybersecurity and Third-Party Risk, veteran cybersecurity specialist Gregory Rasner walks readers through how to lock down the vulnerabilities posed to an organization s network by third parties. You ll discover how to move beyond a simple checklist and create an active, effective, and continuous system of third-party cybersecurity risk mitigation.The author discusses how to conduct due diligence on the third parties connected to your company s networks and how to keep your information about them current and reliable. You ll learn about the language you need to look for in a third-party data contract whether you re offshoring or outsourcing data security arrangements.Perfect for professionals and executives responsible for securing their organizations systems against external threats, Cybersecurity and Third-Party Risk is an indispensable resource for all business leaders who seek to:Understand the fundamentals of third-party risk managementConduct robust intake and ongoing due diligencePerform on-site due diligence and close vendor risksSecure your software supply chainUtilize cloud and on-premises software securelyContinuously monitor your third-party vendors and prevent breaches
