As cyber threats evolve, procurement leaders must actively manage security-related risks when evaluating and partnering with IT vendors. This session shares real-world strategies for assessing supplier security posture, negotiating effective security obligations, and embedding continuous oversight into procurement workflows—empowering teams to reduce risk, ensure compliance, and make security a competitive differentiator.

• Assess and compare vendor security posture during IT procurement evaluations.
• Negotiate explicit contract terms for security obligations and accountability.
• Embed ongoing security oversight throughout the supplier relationship lifecycle.