Proactively Managing the selection and implementation of SaaS tools for the Workplace
Businesses have well and truly invested in SaaS tools to scale and enable their business. Businesses can centralize or decentralize the process in SaaS solutions. IT leaders have a key role to play as to how a business operates when it comes to process and technology. SaaS can alter a business’s security posture and change how the business operates.
IT can play a key role in helping teams select the right tools forming a greater level of trust. The end game is IT becoming the trusted advisor and proactively being involved in the process early.
Cyber Risk Management - Trust but verify
A key activity in setting up any new relationship with a third party is to assess any cyber risks to decide whether it is safe to proceed. A cyber risk assessment also ensures that both parties can agree on terms and conditions in any agreements related to managing cybersecurity risks.
In the world of cyber risk management, this means getting some proof that sound security management practices are in place.