Cybersecurity in Vendor Agreements

Municipalities, public agencies, and private-sector organizations are increasingly reliant on vendors, Third-Party Service Providers (“TPSPs”), and broader supply chain partners for services that require access to Information Systems or Nonpublic Information (“NPI”). While these relationships enable efficiency and scalability, they also expand an organization’s cybersecurity risk surface.

Cybersecurity incidents affecting vendors or supply chain partners can quickly cascade across systems, disrupting operations, exposing sensitive data, and creating regulatory, financial, and reputational risk. As a result, managing third-party and supply chain risk is a critical component of a resilient cybersecurity program.

This Cybersecurity in Vendor Agreements Guide is a free resource designed to help organizations identify, assess, and mitigate risk across vendor and supply chain relationships. It outlines key contractual provisions, practical considerations, and actionable strategies to strengthen agreements, improve accountability, and enhance overall security posture.

Use this guide to strengthen your contracts before risk becomes reality.

Access the guide here