Certified: The CCISO Prepcast

Vendors can introduce significant security risks into your organization—and in this episode, we explain how CISOs assess, monitor, and manage those risks at scale. You’ll learn about the due diligence process, the importance of security questionnaires, and how to evaluate vendors based on data access, processing activities, regulatory exposure, and contractual obligations. From cloud service providers to SaaS platforms, the episode illustrates how vendor ecosystems extend your threat surface.

We also cover ongoing monitoring, risk scoring, and the role of SLAs and performance metrics in holding vendors accountable. For the CCISO exam, expect scenarios where you must evaluate vendor risk in mergers, global outsourcing, and regulatory audits. This episode ensures you have the knowledge and executive judgment to protect your enterprise while enabling vendor partnerships.
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