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Important KPIs for Successful Vendor Management

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Before outsourcing your business processes or striking some other deal with vendors, you do need to assess the risks they pose. The six risks listed below are a good place to start. Begin by determining your organization’s tolerance for cybersecurity risk. Cybersecurity. Staff training.

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SOC 2 vs ISO 27001: Key Differences Between the Standards

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The ISO 27001 statement of applicability focuses on preserving the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information as part of the risk management process. These control sets offer management the option to avoid, transfer, or accept risks, rather than mitigate those risks through controls. What Is an ISMS?

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The Difference Between Strategic and Operational Risk

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Since operational risks are constant, varied, and increasingly complex, ORM is an ongoing activity. It is guided by four fundamental principles: Accept no unnecessary risk. Accept risk when benefits outweigh costs. Make risk decisions at the appropriate level. Anticipate and manage risk with planning.