10/09/2026
How many outside vendors have access to your business systems right now?
For most small and mid-sized businesses, it's 8 to 15 — your IT provider, cloud tools, backup service, payment processor, and more. And most owners can't produce the list.
Auditors and cyber insurance carriers are now asking about exactly this. A breach that comes through a vendor is still your breach.
The fix starts with visibility: know who has access, what they can reach, and who owns each relationship.