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3 Types of Vendor Monitoring

3 Types of Vendor Monitoring

How do you know whether your vendors are actually doing what they say they are doing? It comes down to three key types of vendor monitoring...

Oct 17, 2018 4 min read
5 Features Every Vendor Management Software Solution Should Have

5 Features Every Vendor Management Software Solution Should Have

Here are the top five features to look for when selecting a vendor management software solution...

Aug 13, 2018 8 min read
Is Your Third-Party Vendor Contract Specific Enough When It Comes to Cybersecurity?

Is Your Third-Party Vendor Contract Specific Enough When It Comes to Cybersecurity?

If you’re assuming your third-party service provider is following cybersecurity best practices because it’s smart business, think again...

Aug 3, 2018 2 min read
Should Vendor Management Report to Compliance or IT?

Should Vendor Management Report to Compliance or IT?

What’s best for one financial institution isn’t necessarily best for another. One common question: Should vendor management report to compliance or IT?

Jul 18, 2018 3 min read
Will Your Vendors Fall Victim to Ransomware and Other Cybersecurity Threats?

Will Your Vendors Fall Victim to Ransomware and Other Cybersecurity Threats?

63% of cybersecurity breaches occur through third-party vendors. That's why it's vital that your vendor management process protects you from threats.

May 31, 2017 2 min read
Inside the New SSAE 18: Vendor Management Changes

Inside the New SSAE 18: Vendor Management Changes

The new SSAE 18 vendor management rules impact every financial institution. In this blog post, we look at each change and how it will affect your FI.

May 12, 2017 4 min read
Vendor Management: What the NCUA Really Wants

Vendor Management: What the NCUA Really Wants

When a financial institution outsources an activity to an outside vendor, it can enhance the member experience, but it can also introduce increased risk.

May 2, 2017 5 min read
Warning Ahead: Many Vendor Contracts Are Missing Essential Internal Controls

Warning Ahead: Many Vendor Contracts Are Missing Essential Internal Controls

The phrase “internal controls” is closely associated with accounting, but these valuable tools are also an integral part of risk management.

Mar 30, 2017 2 min read
Does Vendor Size Matter?

Does Vendor Size Matter?

Some institutions try to simplify vendor management by picking the biggest vendor in each category. Going big, however, is not always the safest option.

Feb 27, 2017 1 min read
Assess Vendor Reputation Risk - Before You Have to Rebuild Yours

Assess Vendor Reputation Risk - Before You Have to Rebuild Yours

Ben Franklin once wrote that “Glass, china and reputation are easily cracked, and never well mended.” Reputation risk can be mitigated through these steps

Dec 13, 2016 2 min read
Preventing the Top 3 Vendor SLA Mistakes

Preventing the Top 3 Vendor SLA Mistakes

one of the most effective tools in a financial institution’s vendor management arsenal, but too many institutions make major mistakes when crafting SLAs.

Aug 25, 2016 1 min read
BSA Meets Vendor Management

BSA Meets Vendor Management

How necessary is it to document your vendor selection process? If a new law in New York state is any indication, it’s becoming more and more important.

Aug 24, 2016 1 min read
Four Ways to Ensure Your Vendors Are Prepared for Disaster

Four Ways to Ensure Your Vendors Are Prepared for Disaster

If you’re dependent on a third-party vendor that can’t quickly recover from a disaster, there’s a major gap in your own business continuity plan.

Jun 9, 2016 1 min read