Companies don’t do business with vendors they don’t trust. To complicate matters, some vendors sling fear, uncertainty, and doubt (FUD) at their competitors, making it even more difficult to determine which vendors will make the most trusted, secure partners. By asking these three questions, you can cut through the noise and find a partner who has a solid strategic security plan so you can rest easy using their hardware, software, services, and solutions to build your IT infrastructure.
- Does the vendor build security holistically into its products and services throughout their lifecycle?
Security needs to be a priority from the top down, with senior management integrating security into every step of the product lifecycle, from the initial proposal all the way through development, testing, release, and beyond. If security isn’t a top priority for the C-Suite, it will not be a top priority for product managers, engineers, support, or other crucial functions with the vendor’s organization.
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