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eBook: How to minimize third-party risk with vendor management

A robust vendor management program isn’t just required by compliance frameworks like SOC 2 and ISO 27001. It’s also a critical part of a holistic trust management strategy.

Implementing a vendor management program, however, has become more complex and challenging with the proliferation of SaaS tools and shadow IT. And many overstretched security teams are being asked to do more with less.

To stay compliant and secure — and deepen trust with customers and partners — security teams need a way to proactively manage vendor risk.

This guide from Vanta, the leading trust management platform, brings together perspectives from the frontlines of vendor security management. Get insights and best practices from security and compliance leaders. 

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There are 40 VR headset devices provided by the University of Nottingham that allow students to explore and create computerized products.

FDA Stands Against Using Smartwatches To Monitor Blood Glucose Levels

FDA emphasizes that there are currently no smartwatches and similar devices capable of directly testing blood glucose levels.

Why Tech Companies Are Laying Off Thousands of Workers

Major technology companies have cut thousands of jobs since the start of 2024 as the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and interest rates upend the tech sector.

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