I thought it would be valuable to describe how I do fast vendor evaluations. Practically every day somebody reaches out over Linkedin to ask my opinion on the prospects of a particular company. Unless ...

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When selecting a vendor, consider data privacy and cybersecurity risks right from the start. How much data will the vendor need to access? Can that be limited in any way? Does the vendor require ...

Third party risk management process should be part of your overall cybersecurity program. Having the right processes in place will help you identify risk in your third parties and put a remediation ...

Onboarding a new Software as a Service (SaaS) vendor is no small task. While the right vendor can help streamline workflows, improve processes, and maximize efficiencies, evaluating potential partners ...

Even the most secure of companies can fall vulnerable to cyberattacks when it least expects it, especially if the company retains an outside contractor for anything from IT support to credit card or ...

Vendors are key to the success of almost every information technology consultant. Strong vendor relationships help good consultants excel, but a dysfunctional vendor alliance can sink even the most ...

When it comes to major personal purchases (e.g. vehicles, televisions, appliances, etc.), I am not a spontaneous buyer. I shop around exhaustively — comparing product features, reviews, and prices — ...

The truth is that hiring a great SEO company is becoming more and more difficult as Google continues to evolve, which unfortunately also means that hiring the right vendor is now more important than ...