How to Manage Third-Party Security Risks in Your Ecosystem
Tierpoint, Wednesday, October 28th, 2026
Tierpoint outlines how to assess, contract for and continuously monitor vendors, citing Verizon DBIR data that third parties are in 48% of breaches.
Per the 2026 Verizon DBIR, breaches involving third parties rose 60% since 2025 and now account for 48% of all breaches.
Vendors with network access widen the attack surface and create paths to sensitive data and critical systems.
The article recommends assessing vendor security, strengthening contractual and technical controls, and continuously monitoring third-party access to prevent vendor-originated attacks.
It also says risk management should extend to fourth parties, meaning vendors' vendors, and the broader supply chain.