Why Third-Party Access Remains the Weak Link in Supply Chain Security
The Supply Chain: A Blind Spot in Identity Security Security breaches often originate at the weakest link in the chain, and increasingly, this entry point is third-party access. Suppliers, contractors, and partners require access to internal systems to operate, but these permissions become potential backdoors for attackers if not managed properly. A Thales report (Digital Trust Index, Third-Party Edition) highlights that identity and access management (IAM) for third parties is a significant risk area. More than half (51%) of professionals surveyed admitted to maintaining active partner access for days or even a month after they no longer need it, accumulating latent vulnerabilities over time. ...