Show Notes
In this episode, hosts Ron and Chris are joined by Paul Valente, CEO and co-founder of VISO Trust, and Bryan Wong, Sr. Security Analyst at Headspace, as they dive into the world of third-party risk in cybersecurity. With conversations ranging from the current state of third-party risk to identifying trustworthy vendors such as VISO Trust, they'll provide insights into how organizations manage partnerships in a scalable and secure way. Say goodbye to frustration and hello to peace of mind with VISO TRUST! Visit https://visotrust.com/hackervalley/ to learn how to transform your third-party risk management program.
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Impactful Moments:
01:03 - Introducing Paul Valente & Bryan Wong
01:54 - The current state of third-party risk
02:46 - VISTO Trust — trust through transparency
04:43 - Headspace’s approach to 3rd party providers
05:23 - Managing risk successfully
07:44 - There’s a better way!
09:04 - Risk assessment & procurement
11:37 - VISO Trust & Headspace’s approach to AI
14:43 - A word from our sponsor
15:26 - The challenges of complete visibility
17:16 - Continuous, automated due diligence
18:52 - Identifying trustworthy vendors
21:34 - Doing more with less/cost-effectiveness
23:22 - Is 100% automation doable?
24:20 - You can have your cake and eat it too with third-parties
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