Just last week, a Verizon Communications vendor misconfigured a cloud server that caused the information of 6 million Verizon customers to be exposed on-line. When a cyber incident or data breach occurs on your vendor’s watch, regardless of fault, you own the resulting legal obligations and costs. The best tools for managing the risk of using vendors are due diligence and adequate contract provisions.
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