- What: Attackers target subcontractors of trusted vendors to gain access to systems
- Impact: Organizations may be compromised through unvetted credentials held by vendor suppliers
In this Help Net Security video, Chris Boehm, Field CTO, Zero Networks, breaks down how a vendor breach can become your breach. He explains that attackers now target the subcontractors behind your trusted vendors. A compromised credential at a company you have never heard of can open access into your systems, because your vendor’s vendor holds keys you never vetted. Boehm compares a stolen access token to a badge: whoever holds it gets waved through, … More → The post Your vendor’s vendor might be the real breach risk appeared first on Help Net Security .