The Business Owner's IT Podcast Ep. 26 - CIS Control 15: Service Provider Management

Join Anthony Gerasch and Ryan Carter as they dive into the essentials of CIS Control 15: Service Provider Management. In this episode, we explore actionable tips and strategies to help business owners and technology enthusiasts manage external service providers securely and effectively. 💡 What You'll Learn in This Episode: ✅ How to assess risks associated with service providers. ✅ The importance of clear contractual agreements. ✅ Monitoring and auditing best practices. ✅ Access control essentials to protect sensitive information. ✅ Why every service provider needs an incident response plan. Tip Of The Week: Start with a simple list of your service providers and gradually build policies around their roles, risks, and compliance. 🔒 Don’t leave your business’s data security to chance! Learn the critical questions to ask your service providers and how to ensure they follow industry frameworks like CIS, NIST, and more. 📈 Why Watch? This episode is packed with insights for business owners navigating today’s tech landscape. Whether you're vetting a cloud service provider, internet provider, or managed service provider, this podcast equips you with the knowledge to make informed decisions and safeguard your business.

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