third party security

Companies have long relied on rich networks of external parties like manufacturers, service providers, suppliers or consultants, to boost their overall operations and reap the benefits of outside expertise or offerings. But while these partnerships are usually mutually beneficial, companies also need to be aware of the potential risks posed by their third-party, and even fourth-party, vendors, and account for security across their entire supplier ecosystem. Unfortunately, 80% of companies fear they don’t have full…