External parties within an organization’s ecosystem or supply chain that have access to sensitive company or customer data pose a third-party risk. This covers suppliers, service providers, vendors, contractors, and partners. Third-party data breaches can happen at any time to any organization, yet holding third-party vendors accountable can be very difficult. This is why organizations must begin by securing all remote access to corporate assets.

62%

of all data breaches happen via third-party vendors.*

277 days

to identify and contain a third-party data breach.**

54%

of businesses do not vet third-party vendors properly.**

*Sources: Verizon 2022 Data Breach Investigations Report, **IBM Cost of a Data Breach Report 2023.

Secure Remote Access offers several benefits

›‹ Access Control

Managing and controlling who has access to what resources becomes more complex when dealing with remote access, requiring robust authentication and authorization controls.

›‹ Flexibility and Productivity

By enabling remote work for employees or contractors and promoting flexibility to enhance productivity, they can access company resources, collaborate, and complete tasks from various locations. Remote access tools can be complex for some users. Organizations need intuitive solutions that remove unnecessary friction and ensure smooth operations.

›‹ Data Protection

Ensuring the security and privacy of remotely accessed data is crucial. Employing encryption, secure channels, and complying with data protection regulations are essential.

Secure Anywhere, Any Third-Party Access

PAM

Privileged
Access
Management

Streamline IT security compliance with all-in-one access security including market-leading session management.

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Remote Access

Secure
and
Efficient

Provide secure Remote Access to avoid increasing the attack surface while offering optimum usability.

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MFA

Multi
Factor
Authentication

Ensure strong multi-factor authentication of user access to business applications and corporate assets.

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IAG

Identity &
Access
Governance

Achieve better adherence to regulations, enabling meticulous risk management and streamlined auditing.

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Third-Party Access FAQ

It’s about all about productivity. You need to provide remote access to ensure business continuity. Your remote access needs to be effective and efficient, yet secure.

As a company, monitoring the activities of contractors who access your assets is imperative. While on-site, the presence of people provides oversight, making it more challenging for malicious users to engage in harmful activities. However, in a remote setting, connections can be established at any time, especially when using a VPN and any device. Thus, verifying that individuals connect to the correct devices and tracking their activities is necessary.

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