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Important KPIs for Successful Vendor Management

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Beware, however: vendor risk management is a complex process unto itself, requiring ongoing monitoring and measurement. When onboarding a new vendor, ask to see the metrics and dashboards it uses for operational performance and cybersecurity monitoring. What Are the Most Common Vendor Risks? Cybersecurity. Staff training.

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SOC 2 vs ISO 27001: Key Differences Between the Standards

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These control sets offer management the option to avoid, transfer, or accept risks, rather than mitigate those risks through controls. An organization’s ISMS should encompass data, technology , cybersecurity, and employee behavior. How Does the Audit Process Compare for ISO 27001 vs. SOC 2? What Is an ISMS?

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The Difference Between Strategic and Operational Risk

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New technologies, increasing digitization, and evolving customer demands create risks that can disrupt operations, weaken cybersecurity, and harm the organization’s reputation or financial position – and above all, leave the organization unable to achieve its business objectives. Cybersecurity events, such as data breaches.