Weakening cybersecurity links in complex business partnerships

71% of CISOs hit with third-party security incident this year Increasingly complex business partnerships and rising reliance on third-party software components are proving to be ever weakening cybersecurity links. https://lnkd.in/geuEwgZi #riskmanagement #mauverick #cybersecurity

The number is too high. The companies must be very careful and conservative about the Relation with the third Parties. ISO 27002 and BSI IT Geundschutz may help them about the policies. CSO:The majority (71%) of organizations experienced at least one material third-party cybersecurity incident in the past year, and 5% reported 10 or more such incidents, according to a recent survey of 546 IT directors and CISOs. spr.ly/6011APs8S https://lnkd.in/gG5gtnq8

🚨 71% of CISOs faced third-party security incidents in 2025 As companies use more SaaS tools, suppliers, and open-source code, attackers are finding new ways in. They don’t always break through firewalls, they often use trusted partners, weak setups, or stolen logins. Many organisations still don’t know exactly what software and suppliers they depend on. This lack of visibility makes it easy for one weak link to cause a big breach. Learn more : https://ow.ly/bYgi50WVCB6 #CyberSecurity #SupplyChainSecurity #CISO #RiskManagement #DataBreach

The majority (71%) of organizations experienced at least one material third-party cybersecurity incident in the past year, and 5% reported 10 or more such incidents, according to a recent survey of 546 IT directors and CISOs by cybersecurity ratings vendor SecurityScorecard. Third-party involvement in breaches has doubled in recent years, surging from 15% to nearly 30%, according to supporting data from the 2025 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report. Story by John Leyden: http://spr.ly/6040APs8q #DataBreach #RiskManagement #SupplyChain

71% of CISOs hit with third-party security incident this year It IS the responsibility of a business to ensure that the partners and vendors they work with follow appropriate security and privacy compliance standards. Businesses must conduct thorough evaluations of their partners' cybersecurity posture, including verifying compliance with relevant regulations like GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, and industry security certifications such as ISO 27001 or SOC 2. No excuses. No finger pointing. However being "in compliance" does not guarantee immunity from sophisticated cyber threats. If all you do is make sure you have checked the boxes necessary to protect you legally, but not protect your customers data ... #privacy #security https://lnkd.in/eWz64_DC

Businesses are consistently becoming more reliant on external vendors and partners, which “greatly increases the attack surface cybercriminals, ransomware peddlers, and nation state-attackers can exploit.” 💡 Key takeaway: Strengthening third-party risk management and investing in robust security measures should be at the top of every CISO’s agenda to safeguard an organization’s data and reputation. Is your organization prepared for the risks that come with third-party integrations? Drop your thoughts in the comments! ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/e9y4_xGT #Next Peak #CyberSecurity #CISO #ThirdPartyRisk #DataProtection #InfoSec #RiskManagement

https://lnkd.in/geuEwgZi 71% of CISOs Report Third-Party Security Incidents in 2025 — Why Vendor Risk Is Every Organization’s Weakest Link Third-party vendors can open the door to your biggest security breaches. With 71% of organizations facing incidents in 2025, it’s clear that cyber resilience depends on continuous vendor risk management, not just one-time checks. Businesses that proactively monitor, validate, and secure their supply chain partnerships will stay ahead of evolving threats. #CyberSecurity #CISO #ThirdPartyRisk #VendorRiskManagement #SupplyChainSecurity #DataProtection #CyberThreats #RiskManagement #InformationSecurity #SecurityAwareness #BusinessContinuity #CyberResilience #NetworkSecurity #CloudSecurity #CyberAttack #ITSecurity #DataSecurity #RiskMitigation #SecurityOperations #ALTTechnical

https://lnkd.in/geuEwgZi 71% of CISOs Report Third-Party Security Incidents in 2025 — Why Vendor Risk Is Every Organization’s Weakest Link Third-party vendors can open the door to your biggest security breaches. With 71% of organizations facing incidents in 2025, it’s clear that cyber resilience depends on continuous vendor risk management, not just one-time checks. Businesses that proactively monitor, validate, and secure their supply chain partnerships will stay ahead of evolving threats. #CyberSecurity #CISO #ThirdPartyRisk #VendorRiskManagement #SupplyChainSecurity #DataProtection #CyberThreats #RiskManagement #InformationSecurity #SecurityAwareness #BusinessContinuity #CyberResilience #NetworkSecurity #CloudSecurity #CyberAttack #ITSecurity #DataSecurity #RiskMitigation #SecurityOperations #ALTTechnical

When a customer experiences a ransomware attack, the first move from cyber insurers is to bring in a well-known tool provider—often tied to the forensics team. For MSPs, that can mean being pushed aside and losing control of the customer relationship. This clip comes from 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗔𝗜 & 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝘆𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗦𝗣𝘀 👉 Full recording: https://lnkd.in/erYi3JQe #MSP #CyberSecurity #Ransomware #CyberInsurance #ASCIIEdge

Aaran Leyland breaks down the real-world tension behind ransomware attacks and delivers a bold professional stance: ban all ransomware payments.