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Why Third Party Vendor Audits Matter in 2026

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  Businesses today depend on a large network of partners. Cloud platforms, SaaS tools, payment processors, logistics companies and IT service providers all play a role in daily operations. This interconnected setup makes work easier, yet it also opens the door to a new wave of cyber risks. By 2026, security teams consider vendors one of the highest-risk entry points for attackers. A small weakness in a partner’s environment can easily cascade into a major breach for the primary organization. This is why vendor audits have become essential. Modern Supply Chain Risks You Can’t Ignore The digital supply chain is no longer simple. It involves many external systems handling business data at different layers. This creates multiple points where an attack can start. Some of the biggest challenges include: Vendors using unapproved or insecure tools Hundreds of cloud apps holding sensitive data API connections that expose internal systems Subcontractors you never evaluated ...

Cloud Penetration Testing: A Complete Guide for Strengthening Your Cloud Security

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  Cloud adoption has grown fast, and so have cloud-focused attacks. Today’s threats rarely involve breaking into physical servers. Instead, attackers go after misconfigured permissions, exposed APIs, weak IAM roles and publicly accessible storage buckets. Cloud penetration testing helps you understand how these weaknesses can be exploited. It simulates real attack techniques to show you which areas need immediate attention. This blog explains what cloud pentesting includes, how different attack scenarios are tested, real examples of attack paths and the compliance rules you must follow for AWS, Azure and Google Cloud. What Cloud Penetration Testing Includes Cloud pentesting focuses on understanding how an attacker could move through your cloud environment. It examines identity risks, misconfigurations and access flaws across your cloud services. A complete cloud pentest generally covers: 1. Mapping and Reconnaissance Identifying exposed cloud services, applications, stora...