Cover Your SaaS: Evaluating SaaS Vendors for Cyber Risk
Summary
This article discusses the inherent cyber risks associated with the increasing adoption of Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions by enterprises. It highlights that while SaaS offloads infrastructure maintenance, the responsibility and risk of cybersecurity incidents remain with the customer. The content aims to provide insights into how SaaS can introduce new risks, methods for assessing vendor cyber risk, and common pitfalls in these assessments.
IFF Assessment
The article points out that the shift to SaaS introduces new cyber risks for organizations, rather than reducing them, which is bad news for defenders.
Defender Context
Organizations must understand that migrating to SaaS does not absolve them of cyber risk; they remain accountable for the security of their data and operations. Defenders should focus on implementing robust vendor risk management programs, thoroughly vetting SaaS providers, and ensuring contractual agreements address security responsibilities and incident response.