Subcontractors, service providers and suppliers are key partners in the smooth running of your business. However, they are also major risk vectors.
Indeed, every link with a service provider represents a potential vulnerability that cybercriminals could exploit to gain access to your company’s sensitive data.
A prime target for cyber attacks
Attackers regularly target subcontractors for a number of reasons: their security systems may be less robust, or their staff less trained in cybersecurity. As a result, the IT risk posed by subcontractors cannot be ignored. But what measures can you take to protect your information while maintaining these essential collaborations?
1. Choose cybersecure partners
Selecting service providers with proven cyber maturity is an essential first step. This is where our partnership with CyberSeal comes in: by working with an expert partner, we offer a detailed cyber security assessment of subcontractors before any commitment is made. CyberSeal helps to ensure that each partner complies with high security standards, providing a solid foundation for a smooth collaboration.
2. Contractually ensure
In your contracts, specify the security requirements expected of your subcontractors. This may include multi-factor authentication, data encryption and regular security audits. We’ve worked with CyberSeal to structure tailored cybersecurity clauses that make these requirements clear, measurable and directly integrated into your subcontracting agreements.
3. Carry out regular audits and controls
To take things a step further, don’t hesitate to carry out security audits or call in experts to regularly assess the security levels of your subcontractors.
Thanks to CyberSeal’s expertise, we offer auditing and continuous monitoring services. Their proactive methodology helps identify potential vulnerabilities before they are exploited by cybercriminals.
A win-win strategy to secure the entire chain
Establishing partnerships with service providers such as CyberSeal guarantees an overall strengthening of the security level of your value chain. Proactive, collaborative measures are the only effective way to protect your data and those of your customers, while enjoying the benefits of outsourcing.
Conclusion: protecting yourself also means protecting your partners
With the right measures in place, you can collaborate securely with partners who have adopted high security standards.
Infologo wanted to obtain this Swiss quality label, the CyberSeal label, a real guarantee of confidence when choosing an IT service provider in Switzerland.
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