Investment in third-party security is lacking. Security professionals who took this month’s Cybersecurity Buyer Intelligence survey said they simply do not have the economic resources required to get a clear picture of their data exposure landscape and which partners could pose a risk. This leads to multiple layers of communication and an inability to properly respond to data breaches.

Our exclusive survey report highlights the critical importance of managing third-party risk in today’s enterprise IT landscape. Effective data security is not solely an internal matter; it extends to the policies and practices of third-party partners. Enterprises must prioritize gaining clear visibility into how their data is accessed and handled by these partners.