Reduce supplier risks by assessing digital security in your supply chain and identifying weak links. Work with various departments to create a comprehensive supplier list and then use a cyber ratings tool to quickly identify and address risks

For NIS2 companies, ensuring supply chain compliance brings multiple benefits, including risk reduction, operational continuity, regulatory compliance, and enhanced security. Partnering with compliant suppliers enables effective cybersecurity management, regulatory adherence, and protection of operations and reputation.

Read on to discover why sustainability auditing is important to business owners and the risks they face if they fail to meet sustainability standards in the supply chain. Also discover the benefits of sustainability controls and how business owners can implement them. Learn from successful companies that have implemented sustainability controls and invest in a resilient, sustainable supply chain that will protect and grow your business.

Digital sovereignty is a hot topic that is receiving increasing attention. As dependence on digital systems increases, so do the risks of digital threats. Digital sovereignty includes control over digital infrastructure and data, as well as the ability to steer technological development and set norms and values. In this blog, you can read more about the importance of digital sovereignty, initiatives from the European Commission, and what entrepreneurs can do to increase their digital sovereignty.

The risk of ransomware in the digital supply chain is a serious threat to organizations that rely on digital systems. Improving cybersecurity hygiene is therefore critical. Not only do organizations need to have their own cybersecurity hygiene in order, but they also need to monitor and manage that of their third-party vendors. In this article, we provide practical tips and information on how your organization can reduce the risk of ransomware in the digital business supply chain, and how RiskStudio can help assess third-party cybersecurity hygiene.

As an organization, you want to handle personal information carefully to avoid fines and reputational damage. But how do you ensure that your privacy policy is not only sound, but also properly enforced within the company? In this blog post, we discuss the consequences of a negligent privacy policy, using the SVB fine for inadequate identity verification as an example. We also look at a number of recommendations from the authorities.

Geopolitical risks can result in cyber-attacks, disruptions to business continuity, and reputational damage to organizations and third parties. Organizations can strengthen their control over third parties by establishing contracts, monitoring activities, and conducting risk assessments. Senior management takes steps such as strengthening policies and controls over data processing. In this article, we take a closer look at how geopolitical risks can affect third-party management and how organizations can strengthen their control over third parties.

The NIS2 Directive is new European Union legislation aimed at strengthening cybersecurity in various sectors, including operators of essential services and digital service providers. From October 2024, companies covered by the NIS2 Directive will have to meet certain minimum cybersecurity requirements. This means that companies must assess their current level of security and develop a plan to comply with the Directive. It is important to work with relevant stakeholders, regulators and supply chain partners to ensure everyone is aware of the requirements. Read more about the impact of the directives and requirements in this article.

Small and medium-sized enterprises face various cybersecurity risks when they outsource key business functions to third parties. These security risks are increasing due to the increasing size and complexity of their outsourced business functions, increased regulatory and customer scrutiny, and the sophistication of cyber attacks.