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Do they carefully vet and select the
partners to ensure the highest levels of
cybersecurity and compliance?
Transparency and openness
What measures do they take to inform
and support their customers regarding
cybersecurity best practices? Are they
forthcoming about known vulnerabilities,
and do they share strategies and fixes
for quick remediation?
Data security and privacy standards
Do they adhere to information security
standards such as ISO 27001? Do they
engage third-party auditors and conduct
penetrating tests to identify and
address security gaps? Do they have
any certifications from other regulatory
bodies and international associations?
Why selecting the right vendors is key
The highest level of privacy protection and resilience against cyber threats isn't achieved alone. It
happens when everyone involved commits to best practices. That requires assessing your supply chain,
including all the vendors that make up your physical security infrastructure, to understand their data
and privacy protection policies in-depth.
Risk identification and mitigation
Does the vendor proactively monitor
the emergence of new threats and their
potential impact on operations, data, and
people? Do they have a comprehensive
strategy to close security gaps and
vulnerabilities? What policies do they
have in place concerning cybersecurity?
Solutions built with cybersecurity in mind
Are their solutions developed with several
security layers, such as employing advanced
authentication and encryption technologies?
Are they protecting the organization's data
and the privacy of their customers?
A network of trust
Do they work with partners who also have
security and data protection in mind?
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Your relationship with technolog y
partners should be built on trust
and transparency. By asking
these questions, you can identify
collaborators that truly value
security and data privacy. This
helps to strengthen security and
prevent unauthorized access across
each component of your system.
Here are five qualities to look for in your vendors:
