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Implementing Third-Party Risk Management Workflows

In today’s modern business environment, nearly every organization partners with at least one third-party vendor or external service provider. Third-party service providers (web-hosting platforms, software-as-a-service companies, and other businesses that provide technology or services as part of a contract) allow organizations to focus on their primary business processes while reducing operational costs.

11 Third-Party Risk Management Best Practices in 2024

The simultaneous proliferation of outsourcing and increased interconnectedness of modern businesses has caused the third-party risk management (TPRM) landscape to evolve significantly over the last few years. Establishing a robust TPRM program is no longer just about managing risk across your organization’s third-party ecosystem or gaining an edge over your competitors.

FedRAMP "In Process": What It Means and How to Get Listed

FedRAMP, the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program, is a way for cloud service providers to undergo auditing, scrutiny, and testing to validate their security. This security encompasses primarily information security but also user authorization and authentication, physical security, and more.

The Best VPN Alternative for Businesses

Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) are used by businesses to secure remote access to systems and encrypt employees’ internet traffic. However, while VPNs add some level of protection for distributed workforces, they aren’t enough to keep your business and employees safe from common cyber threats since they make internal tracking of users complex, lack adequate protection and don’t scale in a remote work environment.

Security Question and Answer Best Practices

When you create an account, you may be prompted to set up a security question for authentication. Security questions add a layer of security alongside your login credentials. Following best practices for security questions involves using different questions for different accounts, avoiding self-written questions, using multiple security questions and updating security questions and answers regularly.

Inside RSA Conference & jam.dev (a bug-fixing tool powered by Cloudflare)

This week, host João Tomé heads to San Francisco for the cybersecurity RSA Conference (May 6-9, 2024). First, we gather insights from attendees, ranging from a cybersecurity student on the brink of graduation to seasoned managers and experts. We also feature Cloudflare’s Chief Privacy Officer discussing the nexus of security and privacy. Plus, insights from Carlos Alberto Silva, a Portuguese venture capitalist with extensive experience in cybersecurity investments.

Smartphones: The Usual Suspects in Car Accident Cases

Smartphones have become such an integral part of our way of life that we cannot seem to do anything without them. We're always chatting, answering calls, going through social media, etc., and the most dangerous part is that we even do these things while driving. Such an action can be categorized as distracted driving, which is engaging in other activities as a driver that distract you from paying attention to the road.