CISOs must evaluate third-party vendors to mitigate risks, especially as recent data breaches highlight vulnerabilities. Key questions to ask include:
- What is the vendor’s overall security program?
- What is their security development process?
- What are their supply chain practices?
- Are their privacy and data protection practices compliant?
- Is the vendor insured, and under what terms?
These questions help ensure robust data protection while integrating third-party services. CISOs should be central in vendor selection to prevent potential breaches.
https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/blogs/5-questions-cisos-should-ask/