Theo Zafirakos, Fortra’s lead for professional services, was quoted in IT Brew discussing the escalating risks associated with third-party vendors. With organizations outsourcing more than ever before, many have underestimated the risks that suppliers bring. Zafirakos urges businesses to conduct thorough risk assessments before integrating new vendors and to establish clear service agreements. For a more in-depth look, read the full article.
Originally published in IT Brew.
Excerpt: “Organizations have come to outsource a lot more than [they] did in the past, for speed of delivery,” Zafirakos said, which has led many to “underestimate the risks that these suppliers bring to their organization.”
